Responsible for working with project teams and suppliers to purchasing materials, supplies, equipment and services.

All team members are responsible for supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment, as well as positively contributing to our company culture. This begins by aligning with Mortenson’s values and ethical standards as stated in the Mortenson Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, in addition to abiding by the procedures and practices outlined in the Mortenson Operations Manual.

What you will doing?

• Develop relationships with suppliers: solicit bids, analyze quotations, interview prospective suppliers, 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 that is supported
• Propose purchase transactions that higher authority approve prior to final action
• Analyze individual markets, manage budget and increase margin on a regular basis, track trends in purchasing habits
• 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, retain contact with suppliers to ensure delivery of material on a timely basis
• Visit job sites or offices quarterly at a minimum to better understand their challenges and educate them on procurement so that streamlined processes can be implemented
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• All other duties as assigned

• 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
• Ability to travel up to 25%

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, construction management or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience
• Minimum two years’ experience in purchasing field
• Current driver's license
• Software experience