Senior Category Specialist - Fencing

Mortenson; Minnesota; On-site; USD 82,800 - 124,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

401(k) retirement plan with generous match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Gym membership discount program

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Category Specialist – Fencing in Minnesota, responsible for estimating, procurement, and project management for assigned materials. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, strong negotiation and organizational skills, and a relevant bachelor's degree. This role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of construction processes and purchasing procedures.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Manage Design Phase, Estimating, and Procurement for Key Projects.
• Create and maintain procurement log.
• Support Annual Category Reviews.

Skills

Negotiating skills

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, construction management or equivalent

Job description

Senior Category Specialist – Fencing

Mortenson

Location: Minneapolis, MN

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking a Senior Category Specialist – Fencing who will be responsible for estimating, procurement, and project management of assigned material categories.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage Design Phase, Estimating, and Procurement for Key Projects.
• Interpret project plans, specifications, and details for estimate preparation.
• Solicit quotes from manufacturers and trade partners.
• Understand project specifications and qualify manufacturer quotes.
• Create Proposals.
• Assist Design Phase with material selections based on client needs.
• Create and maintain procurement log.
• Manage Submittals and Shop Drawing process.
• Coordinate with project teams and other trades.
• Assist in the development and implementation of Category Strategy for assigned categories.
• Identify and engage with internal stakeholders across engineering and operations to capture category requirements.
• Assess potential opportunities for categories including spend segmentation, category maturity, cost drivers, and supply market analysis.
• Develop Sourcing Strategy for categories detailing projects, sourcing levers, timing, resources, and expected benefits.
• Adapt the strategy as business, market, and economic environments change.
• Support Annual Category Reviews including updated projects, metrics, strategy, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers at the appropriate level.
• Support the development of supplier business reviews.
• Monitor supplier’s quality and delivery performance.
• Leverage supplier relationship to assist buyers with expedites as needed.
• Assist with the development of strategies to achieve financial and category initiative goals.
• Assist with the development of pricing strategies for project proposals.
• Assist with monthly and annual category financial reviews with project information, metrics, forecast and strategy.
• Support material cost reductions for assigned categories.
• Assist in supplier contract negotiations.
• Develop negotiation strategy including supplier profiles, commercial negotiation targets, defining switching costs, and building Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
• Monitor market drivers affecting the category including raw material pricing and availability, supplier capacity, industry disruptions and new products.
• Forecast, report, mitigate, and recover commodity inflation.
• Work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
• Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, and effectively manage performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, construction management or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of construction processes, equipment and materials, and/or purchasing processes and procedures.
• Strong negotiating, organizing, planning, verbal and communication skills.
• Strong strategic thinking, business acumen, and negotiation skills.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organization, planning and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to influence without authority.
• Active listening skills and openness to diverse input and feedback.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.

BENEFITS

• Medical and prescription drug plans (no additional cost vision coverage).
• Dental plan.
• 401(k) retirement plan with generous Mortenson match.
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves.
• Employer‑paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• No‑cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work‑life resources.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption assistance.
• Gym membership discount program.

BASE PAY RANGE

The base pay range for this role is $82,800 – $124,200. Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%; Seattle, WA and Portland, OR – 10%; Washington, D.C. – 12.5%.

OTHER ITEMS TO NOTE

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Job postings typically open a minimum of 5 days and average 44 days.

ABOUT MORTENSON

Mortenson is a leading builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) firm, with expertise across markets such as sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected category.

RESTRICTED AFFILIATIONS & AUTHORIZATION

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B, TN, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship at this time.