Supply Chain Manager I

Mortenson • Minneapolis, MN

49d • Hybrid

About The Position

Mortenson is seeking a Supply Chain Manager I who will be responsible for supporting the vision, direction, and day to day operations of the Supply Chain organization. You will work closely with operations teams and suppliers to plan, coordinate, and execute Supply Chain activities. You will be responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective delivery of materials to meet project timelines and requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, construction management or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience
• Minimum 10 years of experience
• Current driver’s license
• Knowledge of construction processes, equipment and materials, purchasing processes and procedures
• Negotiating, organizing, planning, verbal and communication skills
• Proven people leader with experience in 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
• Shown positive and professional attitude and strong customer service skills
• Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Experience purchasing long lead electrical / mechanical products within data center market.
• Global supply chain management principles.
• Strategic sourcing and category management
• Long-lead equipment procurement strategies
• Operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with aggressive deployment schedules.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Managing and implementing short and long-term sourcing strategies to achieve business objectives for the Supply Chain function 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.
• Establish strong and effective relationships with key suppliers (existing and new) to ensure quality, cost, delivery, and productivity, while leveraging the combined buying power of Mortenson’s operations
• Collaborate across all business functions to formulate, implement, and execute sourcing and continuous improvement strategies.
• Monitor and analyze industry trends and lead the implementation of best practices for supply chain
• Provide centralized leadership to designated aspects of construction project-specific procurement and identify aspects that necessitate independent, site-level procurement
• When selling materials, lead contract negotiations with assigned customers.
• Ensure contract compliance
• Provide strategy guidance to category team on project proposals
• Identify and mitigate supply risks related to sole-source dependencies, geopolitical events, tariffs, logistics constraints, and supplier financial health
• Provide executive reporting on supply chain health, risks, and mitigation strategies
• Demand forecasting and capacity modeling
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Lead the work of buyer team, while establishing strategies for sourcing and supply chain with process excellence focus.
• Foster teamwork, collaboration, and integration within Supply Chain and across Mortenson to provide cohesive solutions and ensure effective delivery of strategy.
• Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, and effectively manage performance.
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
• Champion superior customer service by ensuring a customer focused approach and strong service orientation.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Translate long-term capacity forecasts into actionable sourcing strategies
• Manage simultaneous large-scale capital projects with competing priorities.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships at executive levels.
• Interpret technical specifications for electrical, mechanical, and IT infrastructure.
• Communicate complex supply chain risks and mitigation plans to group leadership.

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: Mid Level