Project Buyer II - Power Delivery | Mortenson

Description

• Collaborate with project, estimating, and design phase teams to align supply chain strategies with project goals and schedules.
• Ensure buyouts align with budgets and manage procurement risks and compliance.
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Purchase equipment and materials at the best value while meeting quality, quantity, and specification requirements (e.g., transmission line steel, substation steel, HV electrical equipment, enclosures, MV cable).
• Solicit bids, analyze quotations, and select suppliers based on cost and schedule competitiveness.
• Plan material needs early in the projects design phase to secure long-lead and critical-path items.
• Track orders from placement through delivery and communicate status to project teams.
• Interpret technical specifications and confirm supplier compliance.
• Draft and execute purchase agreements and coordinate with Risk team on surety requirements.
• Lead supplier calls to monitor performance, resolve issues, and maintain strong partnerships.
• Conduct quarterly job site and supplier visits to strengthen relationships.

Requirements

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• 5+ years of procurement experience
• Negotiating, organizing, planning, verbal, and communication skills
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.
• 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.
• Active listening skills and effective communication including openness to diverse input and feedback
• Bachelor's Degree in business, supply chain management, construction management or related discipline, or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience
• Knowledge of construction processes, equipment, and/or materials, purchasing processes, and procedures
• Ability to handle multiple procurement activities simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and timeliness
• Strong customer service and analytical skills
• Software experience

Benefits

• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Dental plan
• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance