Senior Project Buyer

About the position Mortenson is currently seeking a Senior Project Buyer – Wind that will develop relationships with suppliers, solicit bids, analyze quotations, and select suppliers. Responsibilities • Purchase items and services at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, specification requirements, and other factors • Propose purchase transactions that higher authority approve prior to final action • Arrange returns for unacceptable products to suppliers • Track order status from the time of placing the order until delivery and communicate status to project teams • 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 annually at a minimum to develop more effective working relationships • Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels • All other duties as assigned Requirements • Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, construction management, or related discipling 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 • Software experience • Current driver's license • 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. Nice-to-haves • Knowledge of construction processes, equipment, and materials, purchasing processes, and procedures • Project Management experience • Understanding of the construction industry 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