Supply Chain Manager

Mortenson

Supply Chain Manager I overseeing operations and sourcing strategies in the Supply Chain organization at Mortenson. Collaborating across teams to deliver timely and cost-effective project material deliveries.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, Oregon, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $107,200 - $160,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for managing and implementing short and long-term sourcing strategies to achieve business objectives for the Supply Chain function and contribute to Company-wide strategy.
Define and direct sourcing initiatives in alignment with strategic plans and supply chain strategies.
Negotiate and maintain contracts and agreements with key suppliers and service providers, ensuring quality, reliability, and competitiveness.
Establish strong and effective relationships with key suppliers (existing and new) to ensure quality, cost, delivery, and productivity, while leveraging the combined buying power of Mortenson’s operations
Collaborate across all business functions to formulate, implement, and execute sourcing and continuous improvement strategies.
Monitor and analyze industry trends and lead the implementation of best practices for supply chain
Provide centralized leadership to designated aspects of construction project-specific procurement and identify aspects that necessitate independent, site-level procurement
When selling materials, lead contract negotiations with assigned customers. Ensure contract compliance
Provide strategy guidance to category team on project proposals
Identify and mitigate supply risks related to sole-source dependencies, geopolitical events, tariffs, logistics constraints, and supplier financial health
Provide executive reporting on supply chain health, risks, and mitigation strategies
Demand forecasting and capacity modeling
Risk assessment and mitigation
Influencing without direct authority
Lead the work of buyer team, while establishing strategies for sourcing and supply chain with process excellence focus.
Foster teamwork, collaboration, and integration within Supply Chain and across Mortenson to provide cohesive solutions and ensure effective delivery of strategy.
Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, and effectively manage performance.
Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
Champion superior customer service by ensuring a customer focused approach and strong service orientation.
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 10 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
Proven people leader with experience in hiring, coaching, and mentoring a team of professionals to anticipate needs and achieve short and long-term goals.
Ability to lead initiatives and influence decisions in a matrix organization.
Superior attention to detail and accuracy
Shown positive and professional attitude and strong customer service skills
Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback
Ability to travel up to 25%.
Translate long-term capacity forecasts into actionable sourcing strategies
Manage simultaneous large-scale capital projects with competing priorities.
Build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships at executive levels.
Interpret technical specifications for electrical, mechanical, and IT infrastructure.
Communicate complex supply chain risks and mitigation plans to group leadership.
Experience purchasing long lead electrical / mechanical products within data center market.
Global supply chain management principles.
Strategic sourcing and category management
Long-lead equipment procurement strategies
Operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with aggressive deployment schedules.

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

sourcing strategiescontract negotiationdemand forecastingcapacity modelingrisk assessmentsupply chain managementstrategic sourcingcategory managementlong-lead equipment procurementconstruction processes

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingcommunicationteamworkcollaborationcustomer serviceattention to detailinfluencingorganizational skillsactive listening

Certifications

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