Associate Buyer Intern - BLU54

Mortenson•Robbinsdale, MN

About The Position

Join a team that’s passionate about building inspiring spaces and pushing the industry forward in smarter, more innovative ways. As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. At Mortenson, we’re grounded in offering meaningful work, real career growth, and a collaborative culture where your ideas and contributions matter. We’re looking for motivated, adaptable individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy working with a diverse range of people. If you’re proactive, curious, and ready to make an impact while growing your career, check out our opportunities! As an intern, you’ll get hands-on experience right away, working alongside project teams and partners to keep things moving. You’ll help solve real problems, stay organized, communicate across teams, and make an impact from day one while building the foundation for your career. BLU54 is a material distribution business that partners with Mortenson teams to transform the supply chain of construction through innovative material selection and supply approaches. BLU54 engages on Mortenson projects as a strategic design-assist partner early in design and carries the partnership through to supplying our selected materials. We are proud of our industry-leading expertise within our team in the areas of lighting, flooring, tile, steel, windows, bathroom accessories and, of course, supply chain and more. Our summer intern program (May – August 2027) is designed to give you real, hands-on experience from day one, working on meaningful projects that directly impact the business. You’ll gain exposure to innovative work, build professional skills through development opportunities, and be supported by a team that values your growth. Your ideas matter here, and you’ll have the chance to contribute, learn, and make a difference while exploring your career path.

Requirements

Currently pursuing an undergraduate, four-year degree in Supply Chain Analytics, Finance, Construction, or other related degree

Nice To Haves

Have previous related internship experience
Are currently enrolled as an undergraduate junior
Have a basic understanding of construction and generally accepted business practices
Demonstrate strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills and show initiative and leadership
Showcase a positive and professional attitude and solid customer service skills
Are detail-oriented, organized, and can effectively handle multiple competing priorities

Responsibilities

Learning about BLU54 product lines utilized on Mortenson projects across operating groups and building types
Develop relationships with suppliers: solicit bids, analyze quotations, and assist in selecting suppliers
Exposure to purchasing items and services at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, specifications, requirements, and other factors
Create and maintain catalogs for each operating group or project that is supported
Propose purchase transactions that higher authority approve prior to final action
Arrange returns for unacceptable products to suppliers
Track order status from time of placing order until delivery and communicate status to project teams
Enter purchase orders and retain contact with suppliers to ensure delivery of material on a timely basis
Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
Visiting job sites or equipment facilities to better understand materials and organizational structure