Project Buyer - Power Delivery Materials

Mortenson Construction; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Vision coverage (no-cost)

Job summary

Mortenson Construction is seeking a Project Buyer I to support the Power Delivery Operating Group. The role focuses on building supplier relationships, managing procurement activities, and ensuring timely delivery of materials and equipment for substations, wind collection systems, and transmission lines.

Responsibilities include planning material needs, bidding and supplier selection, contract administration, and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, construction management or related discipline.
• 2–3+ years of procurement experience.
• Ability to handle multiple procurement activities and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of construction processes, equipment, and materials.
• Negotiating, organizing, planning, verbal and communication skills.
• Strong customer service and analytical skills.
• Active listening and openness to diverse input.
• Current driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Purchase equipment and materials at the best value while meeting quality, quantity, and specification requirements (e.g., transmission line steel, substation steel, high and medium voltage electrical equipment, enclosures, MV cable).
• Collaborate with project, estimating, and design teams to align supply chain strategies with project goals and schedules.
• Plan material needs early in the project design phase to secure long-lead and critical-path items.
• Solicit bids, analyze quotations, and select suppliers based on cost and schedule competitiveness.
• Ensure buyouts align with budgets and manage procurement risks and compliance.
• Learn contract administration and procurement risk management processes.
• Support order tracking and reporting for assigned projects.
• Interpret technical specifications and confirm supplier compliance.
• Draft and execute purchase agreements and coordinate with Risk team on surety requirements.
• Assist with supplier communications and issue resolution.
• Track orders from placement through delivery and communicate status to project teams.
• Conduct quarterly job site and supplier visits to strengthen relationships.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business or related

Tools

Software experience

Job description

Mortenson Construction is seeking a Project Buyer I to support the Power Delivery Operating Group. The role focuses on building supplier relationships, managing procurement activities, and ensuring timely delivery of materials and equipment for substations, wind collection systems, and transmission lines.

Responsibilities include planning material needs, bidding and supplier selection, contract administration, and risk management.