Senior Supply Chain Manager II

Mortenson • Seattle, WA

1d • Remote

About The Position

Mortenson is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Manager II to support the vision, direction, and day-to-day operations of the Supply Chain organization. The role works closely with operations teams and suppliers to plan, coordinate, and execute supply chain activities, ensuring materials are delivered on time and cost-effectively to meet project timelines and requirements.

The manager leads supply chain operations and strategy, including sourcing initiatives, supplier and customer contract negotiations, supplier relationships, procurement support for construction projects, pricing strategies, and continuous improvement. The role also provides leadership to purchasing agents and buyers, setting team priorities, coaching and mentoring employees, and fostering collaboration and customer-focused service across the organization.

The position requires knowledge of construction processes, equipment, materials, and purchasing procedures; strong negotiation, planning, communication, and organizational skills; and experience leading a professional team. The role is an office-based position in an indoor, climate-controlled environment and requires sitting, seeing, hearing, and using a computer and office equipment, with or without accommodation.

Requirements

• Knowledge of construction processes, equipment and materials, and purchasing processes and procedures.
• Negotiation, organization, planning, verbal communication, and communication skills.
• Proven people-leadership experience, including hiring, coaching, and mentoring a team of professionals to anticipate needs and achieve short- and long-term goals.
• Ability to lead initiatives and influence decisions in a matrix organization.
• Superior attention to detail and accuracy.
• Positive and professional attitude and strong customer service skills.
• Active listening skills and effective communication, including openness to diverse input and feedback.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, construction management, or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
• Minimum 14 years of experience.
• Current driver’s license.
• Ability, with or without accommodation, to sit, see, hear, and use a computer and office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop short- and long-term sourcing strategies that achieve Supply Chain business objectives and contribute to company-wide strategy.
• Define and direct sourcing initiatives in alignment with strategic plans and supply chain strategies.
• Negotiate and maintain contracts and agreements with key suppliers and service providers, ensuring quality, reliability, and competitiveness.
• Build effective relationships with existing and new suppliers to support quality, cost, delivery, and productivity, while leveraging Mortenson’s combined buying power.
• Collaborate across business functions to formulate, implement, and execute sourcing and continuous improvement strategies.
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders across service groups, operations, finance, and IT.
• Monitor and analyze industry trends and lead implementation of supply chain best practices.
• Provide centralized leadership for designated aspects of construction project-specific procurement and identify procurement needs that require independent, site-level purchasing.
• Lead contract negotiations with assigned customers when selling materials and ensure contract compliance.
• Develop pricing strategies and guide the category team on project proposals.
• Establish the vision and key focus areas for purchasing agents and buyers, and set sourcing and supply chain strategies with a process-excellence focus.
• Foster teamwork, collaboration, and integration within Supply Chain and across Mortenson to deliver cohesive solutions and execute strategy effectively.
• Lead team members by example, coach and provide feedback, set individual and team priorities, and manage performance.
• Build effective working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
• Promote superior customer service through a customer-focused approach and strong service orientation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Support Mortenson’s leadership principles, ethical standards, procedures, and practices, and contribute to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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