Strategic Category Manager, Mechanical Equipment (Hybrid)

Mortenson Construction; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical + vision coverage

Dental plan

401k match

PTO & holidays

Life/AD&D/Disability insurance

Mental health support resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym discount

Job summary

Mortenson Construction seeks an experienced Category Manager I - Mechanical Equipment to develop, implement, and manage sourcing strategies for mechanical and electrical equipment. The role focuses on optimizing costs, quality, and delivery while maintaining supplier relationships.

Hybrid in Minneapolis preferred, with potential for other locations. You will lead category strategy, engage stakeholders, negotiate contracts, and drive cost reductions while ensuring alignment with project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, construction management or related field
• 8+ years of experience managing category material spend
• Experience negotiating contracts for mechanical equipment direct from manufacturers
• Experience influencing early design and procurement decisions
• Strong negotiation, business acumen and communication skills
• Willingness to travel up to 30%

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Category Strategy for assigned categories with clearly defined projects and benefits
• Identify internal stakeholders across engineering and operations to capture category requirements
• Assess opportunities through spend segmentation, category maturity, cost drivers and market analysis
• Develop sourcing strategy detailing timing, levers, resources and expected benefits
• Lead supplier relationship management, including reviews and performance monitoring
• Forecast, monitor and report category financial results; drive cost reductions
• Negotiate supplier contracts and define switching costs and total cost of ownership
• Lead and coach team members and manage performance
• Support annual category reviews with updated metrics and risk mitigation strategies

Skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Job description

Mortenson Construction seeks an experienced Category Manager I - Mechanical Equipment to develop, implement, and manage sourcing strategies for mechanical and electrical equipment. The role focuses on optimizing costs, quality, and delivery while maintaining supplier relationships.

Hybrid in Minneapolis preferred, with potential for other locations. You will lead category strategy, engage stakeholders, negotiate contracts, and drive cost reductions while ensuring alignment with project