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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in procurement processes, supplier relationship management, and negotiation strategies to optimize purchasing and reduce supply risks. Proficient in analyzing market trends and implementing cost-saving initiatives while ensuring material availability and quality standards.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Supplier Relationship ManagementNegotiation SkillsProcurement StrategiesERP/MRP Systems ProficiencyAnalytical Skills
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Hard Skills
Purchasing PracticesSupplier SelectionQuotation AnalysisMaterial FlowInventory ManagementProduction PlanningCost Savings IdentificationMarket AnalysisTechnical Specifications InterpretationQuality Requirements Knowledge
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsPlanning SkillsCustomer Service
Tools & Technologies
ERP SystemsMRP SystemsMicrosoft ExcelProcurement Technology
Industry Keywords
Supply Chain ManagementConstruction ManagementManufacturing ProcessesPurchasing ProcessesSupplier Performance Management
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Work with production teams and suppliers to purchase permanent placed materials, indirect materials, equipment, and on-site services
- Build and maintain supplier relationships by soliciting bids, analyzing quotations, selecting suppliers, and communicating effectively
- Purchase materials, equipment, and services consistent with quality, cost, delivery, and specification requirements
- Coordinate with production, planning, engineering, quality, and warehouse teams to support material availability and manufacturing objectives
- Create and maintain purchase orders, pricing, delivery dates, supplier information, and procurement logs
- Monitor open orders and track order status through delivery; identify shortages, delays, and supply risks
- Evaluate and manage supplier performance involving delivery, quality, responsiveness, and corrective actions
- Resolve material discrepancies, quality concerns, invoice issues, returns, and rejected materials
- Negotiate supplier pricing, lead times, purchase agreements, and purchase orders
- Develop purchasing strategies and procurement solutions that deliver value and reduce risk
- Analyze markets, purchasing trends, budgets, and margins
- Identify cost savings, process improvements, inventory optimization, and supply-risk reduction opportunities
- Support sourcing for new products, production changes, and supplier transitions
- Visit project sites to understand team challenges and develop streamlined procurement processes
- Lead special projects as requested
- Foster relationships with team members and suppliers across diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- Current driver’s license
- Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, construction management, or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience
- Buyer I: minimum 2 years’ experience
- Buyer II: minimum 4 years’ experience
- Buyer I: general knowledge of manufacturing processes, production planning, material flow, inventory management, and supply chain fundamentals
- Buyer I: working understanding of purchasing practices, supplier selection, quotation analysis, purchase orders, and commercial terms
- Buyer I: basic knowledge of raw materials, manufactured components, specifications, bills of material, and quality requirements
- Buyer I: ability to interpret production schedules, material requirements, drawings, and technical specifications
- Buyer I: foundational negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills
- Buyer I: effective verbal and written communication skills
- Buyer I: working proficiency with ERP or MRP systems, Microsoft Excel, and procurement-related technology
- Buyer II: knowledge of construction processes, equipment and materials, purchasing processes and procedures
- Buyer II: negotiating, organizing, planning, verbal, and communication skills
- Buyer II: strong customer service and analytical skills
- Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical and prescription drug plans including 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
- Incentive plan eligibility