Mortenson Construction

Project Buyer I

Mortenson Construction$68K — $92K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, construction management or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in a relevant field
  • Current driver's license is required
  • Knowledge of construction processes, equipment, and materials
  • Strong negotiating, organizing, and planning skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
  • Customer service and analytical skills with active listening capabilities

Responsibilities

  • Establish and maintain supplier relationships, including evaluating performance
  • Develop profitable purchasing strategies in collaboration with management
  • Create and manage procurement logs for each project supported
  • Negotiate purchase agreements and ensure compliance with terms
  • Secure favorable pricing for items and services while meeting specifications
  • Analyze market trends and manage budgets to enhance margins
  • Track order status and communicate updates to project teams
  • Visit project sites to identify challenges and improve procurement processes

Benefits

  • Medical and prescription drug plans with vision coverage
  • Dental plan options available
  • 401k retirement plan with generous employer match
  • Paid time off and holidays, plus other paid leaves
  • Employer-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance
  • Mental health resources and concierge services are provided at no cost
  • Tuition reimbursement opportunities
  • Adoption assistance available
  • Discounts on gym memberships
Full Job Description
Job Description

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking a Project Buyer I that will be responsible for working with project teams and suppliers to purchase materials, supplies, equipment and services.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers: solicit bids, analyze quotations, interview prospective suppliers, and select suppliers along with evaluating supplier performance based on quality, cost, and delivery time
  • Work with 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 and prepare purchase agreements and purchase orders. Ensure suppliers adhere to contractual terms and conditions, including timeliness and quality standards
  • Negotiate with suppliers to purchase items and services at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, and specification requirements
  • Analyze individual markets, handle budget and increase margin on a regular basis, track trends in purchasing habits
  • Track order status from time of placing order until delivery and communicate status to project teams
  • Visit project site to better understand project team challenges and develop streamlined procurement processes to be implemented


QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, construction management or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience
  • Minimum 2 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
  • Strong customer service and analytical skills
  • Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback


A few benefits offered include:

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)
  • 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


The base pay range for this role is $68,700 - $92,800. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL - 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR - 10%, Washington, D.C. - 12.5%).

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual's knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson's incentive plan.

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Please make note:
  • Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
  • Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

About Mortenson Construction

Mortenson Construction is a construction company that provides services in the areas of commercial, institutional, and energy construction. The company offers planning, design, and construction management services for various projects, including healthcare, education, sports, and entertainment facilities, as well as wind, solar, and hydroelectric power plants. Mortenson Construction serves clients in the public and private sectors, including federal, state, and local governments, as well as commercial and institutional clients. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Learn more about Mortenson Construction
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$5 billion

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