Mortenson Construction

Project Buyer II - Solar

Mortenson Construction$76K — $114K *
Energy & Utilities
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 4 years of relevant work experience
  • Knowledge of construction processes, materials, and purchasing procedures
  • Strong negotiating, planning, and organizational skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and customer service skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop relationships with suppliers by soliciting bids and analyzing quotations
  • Purchase items and services at competitive prices with a focus on quality
  • Create and maintain procurement catalogs for supported projects
  • Propose purchase transactions for higher authority approval
  • Track order status and communicate effectively with project teams
  • Enter purchase orders and ensure timely material delivery
  • Train project teams on effective utilization of procurement systems

Benefits

  • Medical and prescription drug plans with no-cost vision coverage
  • Dental plan
  • 401k plan with generous employer matching
  • Paid time off, holidays, and paid leaves
  • Employer paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance
  • Access to mental health resources and work-life tools
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Adoption assistance
  • Gym membership discounts
Full Job Description
Job Description

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking a Project Buyer II that will be responsible for working with project teams and suppliers to purchase materials, supplies, equipment and services. The primary focus of material procurement includes consumables, indirect materials, and on-site services.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Develop relationships with suppliers: solicit bids, analyze quotations, and select suppliers
  • Purchase items and services at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, specification requirements, and other factors
  • Create and maintain catalogs for each operating group or project that is supported
  • Propose purchase transactions that higher authority approve prior to final action
  • Arrange returns for unacceptable products to suppliers
  • Track order status from time of placing order until delivery and communicate status to project teams
  • Enter purchase orders and retain contact with suppliers to ensure delivery of material on a timely basis
  • Train project teams to effectively utilize procurement system
  • Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
  • All other duties as assigned


QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • 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


Education and Experience Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, construction management or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience
  • Minimum 4 years of experience
  • Current driver's license


ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Non-Craft Statement (Office):

This position requires the following with or without an accommodation; sitting, seeing, hearing, and utilization of

a computer and office equipment. The working environment consists of indoor and climate-controlled settings.

This position description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the

position. The duties and responsibilities of this position may change without notice

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 $76,200 - $114,300. (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%). This position is eligible for Mortenson's incentive plan.

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.

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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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