Senior Project Buyer-BLU54

Mortenson • Robbinsdale, MN

5h • Hybrid

About The Position

Mortenson is currently seeking a Senior Project Buyer – BLU54 that will support project teams by working with suppliers to purchase materials, equipment and services. This project management role focuses on purchasing, logistics and schedule coordination, supplier relationships, risk assessment and financial reporting. As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), Mortenson's expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. They are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, construction management, or related discipling or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience
• 4+ years of procurement experience and/or experience in a similar role
• 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
• Proficient with the Microsoft suite
• Experience working with industry-related software (Oracle, Procore, Smartsheet, and/or other related software)
• Current driver's license

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of construction processes, equipment, and materials, purchasing processes, and procedures (preferred)
• Project Management experience (preferred)
• Understanding of the construction industry (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Purchase items and services at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, specification requirements, and other factors
• Arrange returns for unacceptable products to suppliers
• Create and maintain procurement logs for each project to order status from the time of placing the order until delivery and communicate status to project teams
• Prepare purchase agreements and purchase orders. Ensure suppliers adhere to contractual terms and conditions, including timeliness and quality standards.
• Facilitate and run meetings internally and externally
• Enter purchase agreements and retain contact with suppliers to ensure delivery of material on a timely basis
• Enter purchase orders and retain contact with suppliers to ensure delivery of material on a timely basis
• Visit job sites or offices to better understand project team challenges and develop streamlined procurement processes to be implemented
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• All other duties as assigned
• Work with managers to develop profitable purchasing strategies and propose procurement solutions that deliver value and reduce risk
• Establish and maintain existing and new relationships with suppliers, including data analysis on quality, spend, and trends.
• Identify and implement strategic initiatives
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring for Associate and Project Buyers (may include managing)

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: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees