Senior Project BuyerSenior Project Buyer

M. A. Mortenson Company; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 85,300 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

401k retirement plan with a generous match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

M. A. Mortenson Company is seeking a Senior Project Buyer – Wind to join their team in Minneapolis, MN. This role involves developing supplier relationships, analyzing bids, and overseeing procurement processes.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of relevant experience, especially in construction and project management. Benefits include 401k matching, medical plans, and more.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of procurement experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of construction processes, equipment, purchasing processes.
• Project Management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Purchase items and services at the most favorable price.
• Track order status and communicate with project teams.
• Facilitate meetings with suppliers.

Skills

Negotiating skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Analytical skills

Customer service skills

Active listening

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Equivalent combinations of experience

Tools

Software experience

Job description

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking a Senior Project Buyer – Wind 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

BASE PAY RANGE

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.

BENEFITS

(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 concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

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.