Strategic Project Buyer

Mortenson; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k match

Paid time off and holidays

Life/AD&D and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Project Buyer I to support the Power Delivery Operating Group. The role focuses on building supplier relationships, managing procurement activities, and ensuring timely delivery of materials for substations, wind collection systems, and transmission lines.

Responsibilities include bid solicitation, supplier selection, and contract administration while coordinating with project teams to align with schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in business, supply chain management, construction management or related discipline, or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience
• 2-3+ years of procurement experience
• Ability to handle multiple procurement activities simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and timeliness
• Knowledge of construction processes, equipment, and/or materials, purchasing processes, and procedures
• 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

Responsibilities

• Purchase equipment and materials at the best value while meeting quality, quantity, and specification requirements (e.g., transmission line steel, substation steel, high and medium voltage electrical equipment, enclosures, MV cable).
• Collaborate with project, estimating, and design phase teams to align supply chain strategies with project goals and schedules.
• Plan material needs early in the projects design phase to secure long-lead and critical-path items.
• Solicit bids, analyze quotations, and select suppliers based on cost and schedule competitiveness.
• Ensure buyouts align with budgets and manage procurement risks and compliance.
• Learn contract administration and procurement risk management processes.
• Support order tracking and reporting for assigned projects.
• Interpret technical specifications and confirm supplier compliance.
• Draft and execute purchase agreements and coordinate with Risk team on surety requirements.
• Assist with supplier communications and issue resolution.
• Track orders from placement through delivery and communicate status to project teams.
• Conduct quarterly job site and supplier visits to strengthen relationships.

Skills

Procurement management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business/Related field

Tools

Procurement software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mortenson is seeking a Project Buyer I to support the Power Delivery Operating Group. The role focuses on building supplier relationships, managing procurement activities, and ensuring timely delivery of materials for substations, wind collection systems, and transmission lines.

Responsibilities include bid solicitation, supplier selection, and contract administration while coordinating with project teams to align with schedules and budgets.