Senior Project Buyer – Power

Mortenson

. Develop relationships with suppliers, solicit bids, analyze quotations, and select suppliers .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • United StatesSenior💰 $85,300 - $128,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supplier relationship management, purchasing processes, and construction materials. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for effective collaboration and negotiation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supplier Relationship ManagementPurchasing ProcessesConstruction KnowledgeNegotiation SkillsAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

PurchasingOrder ManagementCatalog MaintenanceQuotation AnalysisConstruction Equipment Knowledge

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceActive ListeningOrganizational SkillsPlanning Skills

Tools & Technologies

Software Experience

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Supply Chain ManagementConstruction ManagementDiverse BackgroundsMaterial DeliveryVendor Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop relationships with suppliers, solicit bids, analyze quotations, 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 or project supported
Propose purchase transactions for higher-authority approval prior to final action
Arrange returns for unacceptable products to suppliers
Track order status from order placement through delivery and communicate status to project teams
Enter purchase orders and maintain supplier contact to ensure timely material delivery
Visit job sites or offices quarterly at a minimum to develop effective working relationships
Build relationships with people of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
Perform 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
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 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

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 eligibility