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M. A. Mortenson Company, Seattle, WA, United States
Senior Project Buyer – BLU54
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Mortenson is currently seeking a Senior Project Buyer – BLU54 that will support project teams by working with suppliers to purchase materials, equipment and services. This project management role focuses on purchasing, logistics and schedule coordination, supplier relationships, risk assessment and financial reporting.
Responsibilities
Purchase items and services at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, specification requirements, and other factors
Arrange returns for unacceptable products to suppliers
Create and maintain procurement logs for each project to track order status from the time of placing the order until delivery and communicate status to project teams
Prepare purchase agreements and purchase orders. Ensure suppliers adhere to contractual terms and conditions, including timeliness and quality standards.
Facilitate and run meetings internally and externally
Enter purchase agreements and retain contact with suppliers to ensure delivery of material on a timely basis
Enter purchase orders and retain contact with suppliers to ensure delivery of material on a timely basis
Visit job sites or offices to better understand project team challenges and develop streamlined procurement processes to be implemented
Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
All other duties as assigned
Work with managers to develop profitable purchasing strategies and propose procurement solutions that deliver value and reduce risk
Establish and maintain existing and new relationships with suppliers, including data analysis on quality, spend, and trends.
Identify and implement strategic initiatives
Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring for Associate and Project Buyers (may include managing)
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, construction management, or related discipline or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience
4+ years of procurement experience and/or experience in a similar role
Negotiating, organizing, planning, verbal, and communication skills
Strong customer service and analytical skills
Active listening skills and effective communication including openness to diverse input and feedback
Proficient with the Microsoft suite
Experience working with industry-related software (Oracle, Procore, Smartsheet, and/or other related software)
Current driver's license
Knowledge of construction processes, equipment, and materials, purchasing processes, and procedures (preferred)
Project Management experience (preferred)
Understanding of the construction industry (preferred)
Compensation
The base pay range for this role is $85,300 - $128,000. (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.
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
Equal Employment Opportunity
Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of 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.
Visa Policy
Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. 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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Location: Minneapolis, MN
Mortenson is currently seeking a Senior Project Buyer – BLU54 that will support project teams by working with suppliers to purchase materials, equipment and services. This project management role focuses on purchasing, logistics and schedule coordination, supplier relationships, risk assessment and financial reporting.
Responsibilities
Purchase items and services at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, specification requirements, and other factors
Arrange returns for unacceptable products to suppliers
Create and maintain procurement logs for each project to track order status from the time of placing the order until delivery and communicate status to project teams
Prepare purchase agreements and purchase orders. Ensure suppliers adhere to contractual terms and conditions, including timeliness and quality standards.
Facilitate and run meetings internally and externally
Enter purchase agreements and retain contact with suppliers to ensure delivery of material on a timely basis
Enter purchase orders and retain contact with suppliers to ensure delivery of material on a timely basis
Visit job sites or offices to better understand project team challenges and develop streamlined procurement processes to be implemented
Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
All other duties as assigned
Work with managers to develop profitable purchasing strategies and propose procurement solutions that deliver value and reduce risk
Establish and maintain existing and new relationships with suppliers, including data analysis on quality, spend, and trends.
Identify and implement strategic initiatives
Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring for Associate and Project Buyers (may include managing)
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, construction management, or related discipline or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience
4+ years of procurement experience and/or experience in a similar role
Negotiating, organizing, planning, verbal, and communication skills
Strong customer service and analytical skills
Active listening skills and effective communication including openness to diverse input and feedback
Proficient with the Microsoft suite
Experience working with industry-related software (Oracle, Procore, Smartsheet, and/or other related software)
Current driver's license
Knowledge of construction processes, equipment, and materials, purchasing processes, and procedures (preferred)
Project Management experience (preferred)
Understanding of the construction industry (preferred)
Compensation
The base pay range for this role is $85,300 - $128,000. (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.
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
Equal Employment Opportunity
Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of 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.
Visa Policy
Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. 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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