Project Buyer I or Project Buyer II - Civil

Mortenson•Robbinsdale, MN

5d•$68,700 - $114,300•Hybrid

About The Position

Mortenson is hiring at the Project Buyer I or Project Buyer II level for a civil-focused procurement role. The position works with project teams and suppliers to purchase materials, supplies, equipment, and services. Candidates may be considered for either level based on their experience and qualifications; compensation depends on factors including experience and location. The role is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan. The successful candidate is expected to follow Mortenson’s leadership principles—Do the Right Thing, We Before Me, and Inspire What’s Possible—and contribute to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. Team members are expected to work reliably and productively, collaborate toward project goals, follow direction and procedures, seek feedback, and promote quality, safety, and innovation. This is an office position in an indoor, climate-controlled environment. It requires sitting, seeing, hearing, and using a computer and office equipment, with or without accommodation. The position may involve visiting project sites to understand project needs and improve procurement processes.

Requirements

Supply chain experience with a civil subcontractor or general contractor, including experience with HDPE, vaults, erosion and sediment control, or other related 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.
Project Buyer I: at least 2 years of experience.
Project Buyer II: at least 4 years of experience.
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 with suppliers to purchase 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 regularly, and track purchasing trends.
Track orders from placement through delivery and communicate status to project teams.
Visit project sites to understand project-team challenges and develop streamlined procurement processes.
Lead special projects as requested.
Build effective working relationships with people of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
Follow Mortenson’s leadership principles, ethical standards, procedures, and practices, and contribute to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug plans, including no-additional-cost vision coverage.
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.
Eligibility for Mortenson’s incentive plan.