Mortenson
Senior Category Specialist - Fencing | Mortenson
Mortenson, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Senior Category Specialist – Fencing
Hiring location: Minneapolis, MN
Summary Mortenson is currently seeking a Senior Category Specialist I – Fencing that will be responsible for estimating, procurement, and project management of assigned material categories.
Responsibilities
Manage Design Phase, Estimating, and Procurement for Key Projects
Interpret project plans, specifications, and details for estimate preparation.
Solicit quotes from manufacturers and trade partners.
Understand project specifications and qualify manufacturer quotes.
Create proposals.
Assist Design Phase with material selections based on client needs.
Project Management
Create and maintain procurement log.
Manage submittals and shop drawing process.
Coordinate with project teams and other trades.
Assist in development and implementation of Category Strategy for assigned categories
Identify and engage with internal stakeholders across engineering and operations to capture category requirements.
Assess potential opportunities for categories including spend segmentation, category maturity, cost drivers, and supply market analysis.
Develop sourcing strategy for categories detailing projects, sourcing levers, timing, resources, and expected benefits.
Adapt the strategy as business, market, and economic environments change.
Support annual category reviews including updated projects, metrics, strategy, and risk mitigation strategies.
Manage relationships with key suppliers
Maintain relationship with suppliers at the appropriate level.
Support in development of supplier business reviews.
Monitor supplier’s quality and delivery performance.
Leverage supplier relationship to assist buyers with expedites as needed.
Assist with financial success of category
Assist with development of strategies to achieve financial and category initiative goals.
Assist with development of pricing strategies for project proposals.
Assist with monthly and annual category financial reviews with project information, metrics, forecast and strategy, if applicable.
Support material cost reductions for assigned categories
Assist in supplier contract negotiations.
Aid in developing negotiation strategy including supplier profiles, commercial negotiation targets, defining switching costs, and building total cost of ownership (TCO).
Closely monitor market drivers affecting the category including raw material pricing and availability, supplier capacity, industry disruptions and new products.
Responsible for forecasting, reporting, mitigating, and recovering from commodity inflation.
Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, and effectively manage performance.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, construction management or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
5+ years of experience in a similar role.
Knowledge of construction processes, equipment and materials, and/or purchasing processes and procedures.
Negotiating, organizing, planning, verbal and communication skills.
Strong strategic thinking, business acumen, and negotiating skills.
Effective communication and presentation skills.
Strong organization, planning and decision-making skills.
Ability to influence without authority.
Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback.
Ability to travel up to 30%.
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.
For Non‑Craft & Non‑Union Craft working 25+ hours / week.
Base Pay Range $82,800 – $124,200. Actual range is higher for Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%; Seattle, WA and Portland, OR – 10%; Washington, D.C. – 12.5%.
Additional Notes
Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.
Equal Employment Opportunity Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.
Other Items To Note
Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
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.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
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Summary Mortenson is currently seeking a Senior Category Specialist I – Fencing that will be responsible for estimating, procurement, and project management of assigned material categories.
Responsibilities
Manage Design Phase, Estimating, and Procurement for Key Projects
Interpret project plans, specifications, and details for estimate preparation.
Solicit quotes from manufacturers and trade partners.
Understand project specifications and qualify manufacturer quotes.
Create proposals.
Assist Design Phase with material selections based on client needs.
Project Management
Create and maintain procurement log.
Manage submittals and shop drawing process.
Coordinate with project teams and other trades.
Assist in development and implementation of Category Strategy for assigned categories
Identify and engage with internal stakeholders across engineering and operations to capture category requirements.
Assess potential opportunities for categories including spend segmentation, category maturity, cost drivers, and supply market analysis.
Develop sourcing strategy for categories detailing projects, sourcing levers, timing, resources, and expected benefits.
Adapt the strategy as business, market, and economic environments change.
Support annual category reviews including updated projects, metrics, strategy, and risk mitigation strategies.
Manage relationships with key suppliers
Maintain relationship with suppliers at the appropriate level.
Support in development of supplier business reviews.
Monitor supplier’s quality and delivery performance.
Leverage supplier relationship to assist buyers with expedites as needed.
Assist with financial success of category
Assist with development of strategies to achieve financial and category initiative goals.
Assist with development of pricing strategies for project proposals.
Assist with monthly and annual category financial reviews with project information, metrics, forecast and strategy, if applicable.
Support material cost reductions for assigned categories
Assist in supplier contract negotiations.
Aid in developing negotiation strategy including supplier profiles, commercial negotiation targets, defining switching costs, and building total cost of ownership (TCO).
Closely monitor market drivers affecting the category including raw material pricing and availability, supplier capacity, industry disruptions and new products.
Responsible for forecasting, reporting, mitigating, and recovering from commodity inflation.
Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, and effectively manage performance.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, construction management or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
5+ years of experience in a similar role.
Knowledge of construction processes, equipment and materials, and/or purchasing processes and procedures.
Negotiating, organizing, planning, verbal and communication skills.
Strong strategic thinking, business acumen, and negotiating skills.
Effective communication and presentation skills.
Strong organization, planning and decision-making skills.
Ability to influence without authority.
Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback.
Ability to travel up to 30%.
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.
For Non‑Craft & Non‑Union Craft working 25+ hours / week.
Base Pay Range $82,800 – $124,200. Actual range is higher for Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%; Seattle, WA and Portland, OR – 10%; Washington, D.C. – 12.5%.
Additional Notes
Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.
Equal Employment Opportunity Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.
Other Items To Note
Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
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.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
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