Associate Buyer

Mortenson•Saint Paul, MN

44d•$58,100 - $78,400

About The Position

Mortenson's BLUvera Group is currently hiring an Associate Buyer who will be responsible for working with project teams and suppliers to purchase materials, supplies, equipment and services. 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. Let's Redefine Possible ABOUT BLUVERA BLUvera, Mortenson's vertically integrated manufacturing and fabrication affiliate, utilizes advanced design, engineering, 3D modeling, and manufacturing to deliver a safer, faster, and more predictable experience to the built environment. By utilizing DfMA principles (design for manufacturing and assembly), BLUvera leverages technology in the manufacture and fabrication of off-site construction products- enabling our customers to realize the schedule and cost savings that the industrialized process creates. Our aim is to transform the way we build things, turning digital models into precision specified building components, not just by being at the leading edge of industry disruption, but creating it! 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 status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, construction management or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience
Software experience
Current driver's license
Knowledge of construction processes, equipment and 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 an openness to diverse input and feedback

Responsibilities

Develop relationships with suppliers: solicit bids, analyze quotations, and select suppliers
Purchase items and services at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, specification 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
Visit job sites or office quarterly at a minimum to develop more effective working relationships
Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
All other duties as assigned