Senior Project Buyer

Aston Carter; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & prescription coverage

Vision coverage

Dental plan

401k retirement plan

PTO and holidays

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking an Experienced Project Buyer to support large-scale construction projects across various industries. You will source and procure materials, equipment, and services, build supplier relationships, and partner with project teams to ensure quality, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery.

This role is based in Minneapolis, MN, in a hybrid work arrangement. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in procurement or project buying, a bachelor’s degree, and strong negotiation,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 4+ years of procurement, purchasing, or project buying experience.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing processes, sourcing, negotiations, and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase materials, equipment, and services while ensuring best overall value.
• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders and purchase agreements.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Monitor procurement activities from order placement through final delivery.
• Resolve supplier issues, including returns, replacements, and quality concerns.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Customer focus

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Experienced Project Buyer

Are you an experienced procurement professional looking to make an impact on large-scale construction projects? We are seeking an Experienced Project Buyer to join a collaborative and innovative organization supporting complex, high-impact construction projects across a variety of industries and project types. This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys building supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and partnering with project teams to ensure successful project execution.

What You’ll Do

As a Project Buyer, you will be responsible for sourcing and procuring materials, equipment, and services that keep complex construction projects moving forward. You'll partner closely with project teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure quality, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and purchase materials, equipment, and services while ensuring best overall value.
• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders and purchase agreements.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Monitor procurement activities from order placement through final delivery.
• Resolve supplier issues, including returns, replacements, and quality concerns.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships and evaluate supplier performance.
• Coordinate and lead procurement meetings with internal teams and external partners.
• Provide procurement support and analytical insights to project management teams.
• Track project purchasing activities and proactively communicate updates.
• Visit project sites periodically to strengthen relationships and understand field operations.
• Support successful project execution through effective planning, organization, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 4+ years of procurement, purchasing, or project buying experience.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing processes, sourcing, negotiations, and contract administration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to support diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to make sound decisions in fast-paced and evolving environments.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $128000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

A few benefits offered include: (for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week) Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage Dental plan 401k retirement plan with a 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 conciergewith extensive work-life resources Tuition reimbursement Adoption Assistance Gym Membership Discount Program

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Minneapolis,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.