Solar Associate Buyer — Growth & Impact (Hybrid)

M. A. Mortenson Company; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with companymatch

Paid time off and holidays

Life, AD&D and disability insurance

No-Cost mental health tools and work‑l

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking an Associate Buyer - Solar to join project teams in procuring materials, equipment, and services for solar projects. You will establish supplier relationships, solicit bids, analyze quotations, and negotiate favorable terms to support on-time, within-budget delivery.

The role requires knowledge of construction procurement, strong communication, and at least 2 years of purchasing experience. A Bachelor's degree and a valid driver’s license are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, construction management or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience
• Current driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers: solicit bids, analyze quotations, interview prospective suppliers, and select suppliers
• Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, cost, and delivery time
• Work with manager to develop profitable purchasing strategies and propose procurement solutions that deliver value and reduce risk
• Create and maintain procurement logs for each supported operating group project
• Negotiate with suppliers to purchase items and services at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, and specification requirements
• Negotiate and prepare purchase agreements and purchase orders. Ensure suppliers adhere to contractual terms and conditions, including timeliness and quality standards
• Analyze individual markets, handle budget and increase margin on a regular basis, track trends in purchasing habits
• Track order status from time of placing order until delivery and communicate status to project teams
• Visit project site to better understand project team challenges and develop streamlined procurement processes to be implemented
• Lead special projects for team as requested
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Active listening

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Job description

Mortenson is seeking an Associate Buyer - Solar to join project teams in procuring materials, equipment, and services for solar projects. You will establish supplier relationships, solicit bids, analyze quotations, and negotiate favorable terms to support on-time, within-budget delivery.

The role requires knowledge of construction procurement, strong communication, and at least 2 years of purchasing experience. A Bachelor's degree and a valid driver’s license are expected.