Project Buyer I - Solar

Mortenson • Robbinsdale, MN

15d • Hybrid

About The Position

Mortenson is currently seeking a Project Buyer I – Solar that will develop relationships with suppliers, solicit bids, analyze quotations, and select suppliers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, construction management, or related discipline or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience
• 1+ years of procurement experience and/or experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of construction processes, equipment, and materials, purchasing processes, and procedures (preferred)
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of construction processes, equipment, and materials, purchasing processes, and procedures (preferred)

Responsibilities

• 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
• Quoting/Supplier Selection (Cost and schedule competitive)
• Align buyout with budget (Supplier relations)
• Manage procurement risks
• Driving contract execution
• Agreements executed prior to any lead time constraints
• Exception Requests
• Document Control
• Correct terms and conditions
• Manage Agreements (Supplier relations)
• Ensure schedule is met (Supplier relations)
• Design, schedule, cost impacts
• Supplier calls
• Track order status from the time of placing the 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 offices 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

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level