Project Buyer I – Project Buyer II, Civil

Mortenson

. Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers by soliciting bids, analyzing quotations, interviewing prospective suppliers, and selecting suppliers .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $68,700 - $114,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic purchasing and supplier relationship management, with a strong focus on procurement processes and supplier performance evaluation. Proficient in analyzing market trends and developing procurement strategies that enhance value and reduce risk.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supply Chain ExperienceStrategic PurchasingSupplier OnboardingProject Buyer ExperienceBachelor's Degree in Business

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Hard Skills

Supplier Performance EvaluationNegotiation SkillsProcurement Strategy DevelopmentMarket AnalysisBudget ManagementContract ManagementPurchase Order PreparationQuality Standards AdherenceProcurement Log MaintenanceErosion & Sediment Control Experience

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

HDPEVaults

Certifications & Qualifications

Current Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Civil SubcontractorGeneral ContractorConstruction ManagementCivil Material

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers by soliciting bids, analyzing quotations, interviewing prospective suppliers, and selecting suppliers
Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, cost, and delivery time
Develop profitable purchasing strategies and propose procurement solutions that deliver value and reduce risk
Create and maintain procurement logs for supported operating group projects
Negotiate with suppliers to purchase items and services at favorable prices consistent with quality, quantity, and specification requirements
Negotiate and prepare purchase agreements and purchase orders
Ensure suppliers adhere to contractual terms and conditions, including timeliness and quality standards
Analyze individual markets, handle budgets and increase margin, and track purchasing trends
Track order status from placement through delivery and communicate status to project teams
Visit project sites to understand project team challenges and develop streamlined procurement processes
Lead special projects as requested
Build relationships with people of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels

Requirements

What you’ll need

Supply chain experience from a Civil Subcontractor or General Contractor
Experience with HDPE
Experience with Vaults
Experience with Erosion & Sediment Control
Experience with other related civil material
Supplier onboarding & relationship management
Strategic purchasing
Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, construction management or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience
Current driver’s license
Project Buyer I: minimum of 2 years’ experience
Project Buyer II: minimum of 4 years’ experience
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 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
Incentive plan