Senior Power Project Buyer (Hybrid)

M. A. Mortenson Company; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k with generous match

Paid time off and holidays

Life, AD&D, disability insurance

No-cost mental health tools

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Senior Project Buyer for its Power Team to build supplier relationships, solicit bids, analyze quotations, and select suppliers. The role is hybrid in Minneapolis with a base pay range and incentive eligibility.

You will purchase items and services, create catalogs, track orders, and communicate status to project teams while engaging with diverse stakeholders across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, construction, or equivalent combinations of training/experience.
• Knowledge of construction processes, equipment, materials, purchasing processes and procedures.
• Negotiating, organizing, planning, verbal, and communication skills.
• Strong customer service and analytical abilities; active listening and inclusive communication.

Responsibilities

• Purchase items/services at favorable price while meeting quality and specs.
• Create and maintain catalogs for each operating group or project.
• Propose purchase transactions for higher approval before action.
• Arrange returns for unacceptable products to suppliers.
• Track order status from placement to delivery and inform project teams.
• Enter purchase orders and maintain supplier contact for timely material delivery.
• Visit job sites or offices quarterly to strengthen relationships.
• Collaborate with diverse teams at various levels.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Customer service

Active listening

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

Software experience

Job description

Mortenson is seeking a Senior Project Buyer for its Power Team to build supplier relationships, solicit bids, analyze quotations, and select suppliers. The role is hybrid in Minneapolis with a base pay range and incentive eligibility.

You will purchase items and services, create catalogs, track orders, and communicate status to project teams while engaging with diverse stakeholders across sites.