Supply Chain Manager I

Mortenson; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 107,200 - 160,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with a generous;

Paid time off, holidays, and other PTO

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

No-cost mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Supply Chain Manager I to support the vision, direction, and day-to-day operations of the Supply Chain organization across multiple project sites. You will work closely with operations teams and suppliers to plan, coordinate, and execute procurement activities to meet project timelines.

This role requires a proactive leader with 10+ years of experience, strong negotiation and contracting skills, and the ability to drive sourcing strategies in a matrix organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, construction management or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or related roles.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.
• 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.
• Strong customer service skills and a professional attitude.
• Active listening and effective communication with diverse input.

Responsibilities

• Manage supply chain operations and strategy to meet project timelines.
• Define and direct sourcing initiatives aligned with strategic plans.
• Negotiate and maintain contracts with key suppliers to ensure quality and cost competitiveness.
• Lead the buyer team and develop sourcing strategies across Mortenson projects.
• Provide executive reporting on supply chain health, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Forecast demand and model capacity for effective procurement.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks related to sole-source dependencies and logistics.

Skills

Technical training/experience

10 years experience

Driver's license

Construction knowledge

Negotiation

People leadership

Influence in matrix org

Attention to detail

Customer service

Active listening

Travel willingness

Forecasting to sourcing

Capital project management

Strategic partnerships

Technical interpretation

Risk communication

Data center procurement

Global SCM

Strategic sourcing

Long-lead procurement

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, construction management or equivalent

Job description

Supply Chain Manager I

Mortenson is seeking a Supply Chain Manager I who 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.

Hiring Location: Minneapolis, MN (preferred) – San Antonio, TX – Denver, CO – Chicago, IL – Milwaukee, WI – Seattle, WA – Portland, OR.

Responsibilities

• Supply Chain Operations and Strategy
  • Responsible for managing and implementing 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.
  • 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 and ensure contract compliance.
  • Provide strategy guidance to category team on project proposals.
  • Identify and mitigate supply risks related to sole‑source dependencies, geopolitical events, tariffs, logistics constraints, and supplier financial health.
  • Provide executive reporting on supply chain health, risks, and mitigation strategies.
  • Demand forecasting and capacity modeling.
  • Risk assessment and mitigation.
  • Influencing without direct authority.
• People Leadership
  • Lead the work of buyer team, 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 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

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, construction management or equivalent.
• Combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience.
• Current driver's license.
• 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.
• Ability to travel up to 25 %.
• Translate long‑term capacity forecasts into actionable sourcing strategies.
• Manage simultaneous large‑scale capital projects with competing priorities.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships at executive levels.
• Interpret technical specifications for electrical, mechanical, and IT infrastructure.
• Communicate complex supply chain risks and mitigation plans to group leadership.
• Experience purchasing long‑lead electrical / mechanical products within data center market.
• Global supply chain management principles.
• Strategic sourcing and category management.
• Long‑lead equipment procurement strategies.
• Operate effectively in fast‑paced, ambiguous environments with aggressive deployment schedules.

Benefits

(For Non‑Craft & Non‑Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

• Medical and prescription drug plans that include 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.

The base pay range for this role is $107,200 – $160,800. (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. This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.

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.

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, 0‑1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.