Senior Project Buyer - Solar

Mortenson Construction; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plan

401k match

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym discount

Job summary

Mortenson Construction is seeking a Senior Project Buyer - Solar in Minneapolis, MN. The role focuses on developing supplier relationships, soliciting bids, analyzing quotations, and selecting suppliers to support solar project needs.

Responsibilities include purchasing items at favorable prices, tracking orders, and coordinating with project teams to ensure timely delivery. A strong background in procurement and construction is required, with a commitment to collaboration and diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, construction management or related field.
• 4+ years procurement experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of construction processes, equipment, and materials (preferred).
• Project management experience (preferred).
• Understanding of the construction industry (preferred).
• Strong negotiating, organizing, planning, verbal and communication skills.
• Active listening and ability to work with diverse input and feedback.
• Experience with software systems.

Responsibilities

• Purchase items and services at the best price while meeting quality and specifications.
• Propose purchase transactions for higher approval before final action.
• Arrange returns for unacceptable products to suppliers.
• Track orders from placement to delivery and update project teams.
• Facilitate and run meetings internally and externally.
• Enter purchase agreements and maintain supplier contact to ensure timely delivery.
• Enter purchase orders and ensure timely delivery.
• Visit job sites or offices annually to strengthen relationships.
• Collaborate with diverse colleagues across organizational levels.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Project management

Communication

Analytical skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, construction management

Tools

Software experience

Microsoft Office

Job description

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking a Senior Project Buyer - Solar that will develop relationships with suppliers, solicit bids, analyze quotations, and select suppliers.

Location: Minneapolis, MN

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Purchase items and services at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, specification requirements, and other factors
• Propose purchase transactions that higher authority approve prior to final action
• Arrange returns for unacceptable products to suppliers
• Track order status from the time of placing the order until delivery and communicate status to project teams
• Facilitate and run meetings internally and externally
• Enter purchase agreements and retain contact with suppliers to ensure delivery of material on a timely basis
• Enter purchase orders and retain contact with suppliers to ensure delivery of material on a timely basis
• Visit job sites or offices annually at a minimum to develop more effective working relationships
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, construction management, or related discipling or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience
• 4+ years of procurement experience and/or experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of construction processes, equipment, and materials, purchasing processes, and procedures (preferred)
• Project Management experience (preferred)
• Understanding of the construction industry (preferred)
• Negotiating, organizing, planning, verbal, and communication skills
• Strong customer service and analytical skills
• Active listening skills and effective communication including openness to diverse input and feedback
• Software experience
• Current driver's license

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

The base pay range for this role is $85,300 - $128,000. (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%). Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual's knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity.

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Please make note:

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

ABOUT MORTENSON

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

Let's Redefine Possible

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.