Senior Supply Chain Manager I

Mortenson; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 128,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans (v

Dental plan

401k with match

Paid time off and holidays

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Manager I to drive sourcing strategy and procurement excellence for construction projects. You will collaborate with operations teams and suppliers to ensure timely, cost-effective material delivery and contract compliance.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic thinking and strong stakeholder management, with opportunities to influence company-wide sourcing initiatives and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, supply chain, construction management or related field.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in supply chain or procurement within a construction setting.
• Proven leadership experience managing purchasing teams and complex contracts.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop short and long-term sourcing strategies for the supply chain.
• Negotiate contracts with key suppliers and service providers.
• Lead procurement for construction projects and ensure contract compliance.
• Develop pricing strategies and guide category teams on proposals.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across operations, finance and IT.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Planning

Verbal communication

Active listening

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

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

Job description

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking a Senior Supply Chain Manager I that will support the vision, direction, and day to day operations of the Supply Chain organization. You will work closely with operations teams and suppliers to plan, coordinate, and execute Supply Chain activities. You will be responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective delivery of materials to meet project timelines and requirements.

EXPECTATIONS OF ALL TEAM MEMBERS

At Mortenson, we believe everyone is a leader. For that reason, every team member is expected to apply our leadership principles – Do the Right Thing, We Before Me and Inspire What’s Possible – in their work. This means we act with dependability, initiative and a positive attitude to produce high quality work and deliver an exceptional customer experience. We are on time, productive and consistent in our attendance. We approach work as part of a team, listen to the opinions of others and cooperate to achieve project goals. We accept direction from supervisors and seek out constructive feedback. We follow rules and procedures to ensure quality work and safeguard the wellbeing of ourselves and others. We push to exceed the established goals, standards and accountabilities of our positions to increase quality, safety and innovation.

All team members are responsible for supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment, as well as positively contributing to our company culture. This begins by aligning with Mortenson’s values and ethical standards as stated in the Mortenson Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, in addition to abiding by the procedures and practices outlined in the Mortenson Operations Manual.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Supply Chain Operations and Strategy

• Responsible for identifying and developing short and long-term sourcing strategies to achieve business objectives for the Supply Chain function and contribute to Company-wide strategy.
• Define and direct sourcing initiatives in alignment with strategic plans and supply chain strategies.
• Negotiate and maintain contracts and agreements with key suppliers and service providers, ensuring quality, reliability, and competitiveness.
• Establish strong and effective relationships with key suppliers (existing and new) to ensure quality, cost, delivery, and productivity, while leveraging the combined buying power of Mortenson’s operations
• Collaborate across all business functions to formulate, implement, and execute sourcing and continuous improvement strategies.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization, including service groups, operations, finance, and IT.
• Monitor and analyze industry trends and lead the implementation of best practices for supply chain
• Provide centralized leadership to designated aspects of construction project-specific procurement and identify aspects that necessitate independent, site-level procurement
• When selling materials, lead contract negotiations with assigned customers. Ensure contract compliance
• Develop pricing strategies and provide guidance to category team on project proposals

People Leadership

• Develop the vision and key focus areas for the team of purchasing agents and buyers, while establishing strategies for sourcing and supply chain with process excellence focus.
• Foster teamwork, collaboration, and integration within Supply Chain and across Mortenson to provide cohesive solutions and ensure effective delivery of strategy.
• Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, and effectively set individual and team priorities as well as manage performance.
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
• Champion superior customer service by ensuring a customer focused approach and strong service orientation.
• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of construction processes, equipment and materials, purchasing processes and procedures
• Negotiating, organizing, planning, verbal and communication skills
• Proven people leader with experience in hiring, coaching, and mentoring a team of professionals to anticipate needs and achieve short and long-term goals.
• Ability to lead initiatives and influence decisions in a matrix organization.
• Superior attention to detail and accuracy
• Shown positive and professional attitude and strong customer service skills
• Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback
• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, construction management or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience
• Minimum 12 years of experience
• Current driver’s license

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Non-Craft Statement (Office):

This position requires the following with or without an accommodation; sitting, seeing, hearing, and utilization of a computer and office equipment. The working environment consists of indoor and climate-controlled settings.

This position description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this position may change without notice.

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 $128,200 - $192,300. (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%). This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.

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.

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.