Senior Buyer

Mortenson

Senior Buyer managing procurement processes and supplier relationships for construction projects at Mortenson. Ensuring timely delivery of materials while maintaining quality and cost efficiency.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $84,500 - $126,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Source and qualify suppliers for new products and components
Coordinate procurement activities from concept through production launch
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, construction management or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience
Minimum 6 years of experience
Current driver’s license
Knowledge of construction processes, equipment and materials, purchasing processes and procedures
New product introduction and product lifecycle management process experience
Strategic sourcing and category management principles
Negotiating, organizing, planning, verbal and communication skills
Manage multiple R&D projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Analyze complex data and make sound business decisions under time constraints
Drive alignment across cross functional teams with competing priorities
Adapt quickly to changing product requirements and market conditions
Strong customer service and analytical skills
Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

sourcingprocurementpurchase order managementdata analysisproduct lifecycle managementstrategic sourcingcategory managementconstruction processesnegotiationproject management

Soft Skills

communicationorganizational skillsplanningverbal skillscustomer serviceanalytical skillsactive listeningrelationship buildingadaptabilityteam collaboration

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in businessBachelor’s degree in supply chain managementBachelor’s degree in construction management