Project Buyer I or Project Buyer II - Civil

Mortenson•Minneapolis, MN

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Mortenson is hiring a Project Buyer I or Project Buyer II - Civil to work with project teams and suppliers to purchase materials, supplies, equipment, and services. The role offers opportunities at both levels, with compensation based on factors including experience and location. The position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan. Team members are expected to follow Mortenson’s leadership principles—Do the Right Thing, We Before Me, and Inspire What’s Possible—and demonstrate dependability, initiative, a positive attitude, teamwork, consistent attendance, and commitment to quality, safety, and customer experience. Team members are also expected to support a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and abide by Mortenson’s Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and Operations Manual. The position requires indoor work in a climate-controlled office environment. It involves sitting, seeing, hearing, and using a computer and office equipment, with or without accommodation. A current driver’s license is required. Visa sponsorship is not offered; applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Project Buyer I: At least 2 years of experience.
Project Buyer II: At least 4 years of experience.
Supply chain experience from a civil subcontractor or general contractor.
Experience or knowledge related to HDPE vaults, erosion and sediment control, or other civil materials.
Supplier onboarding and relationship management experience.
Strategic purchasing experience.
Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or construction management, or an equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience.
Current driver’s license.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain supplier relationships by soliciting bids, analyzing quotations, interviewing prospective suppliers, and selecting suppliers.
Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, cost, and delivery time.
Work with the manager to develop profitable purchasing strategies and propose procurement solutions that deliver value and reduce risk.
Create and maintain procurement logs for each supported operating group project.
Negotiate purchases of items and services at favorable prices consistent with quality, quantity, and specification requirements.
Negotiate and prepare purchase agreements and purchase orders.
Ensure suppliers adhere to contractual terms and conditions, including timeliness and quality standards.
Analyze individual markets, handle budgets, increase margin, and track purchasing trends.
Track order status from placement through delivery and communicate updates to project teams.
Visit project sites to better understand project team challenges and develop streamlined procurement processes.
Lead special projects for the team as requested.
Work effectively and build relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug plans, including vision coverage at no additional cost.
Dental plan.
401(k) retirement plan with a 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 work-life resources.
Tuition reimbursement.
Adoption assistance.
Gym membership discount program.
Eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.