Category Manager I - Steel

About the Role

The manager will oversee the design phase, estimating, and procurement for key projects, create proposals, standardize products, and develop category strategies that align with internal stakeholder requirements and market conditions. Responsibilities also include supplier relationship management, contract negotiations, financial performance monitoring, and leading cost‑reduction initiatives. • Manage design phase, estimating, and procurement for key projects • Interpret project plans and solicit manufacturer quotes • Assist design phase with material selection based on client needs • Maintain procurement log and create project‑specific purchase agreements • Coordinate submittals, shop drawings, and collaborate with project teams • Standardize products and details across client portfolio to improve efficiency • Develop and implement category strategy, including spend analysis and sourcing plans • Engage internal stakeholders to capture category requirements • Conduct supplier business reviews and monitor quality and delivery performance • Lead contract negotiations and define total cost of ownership • Forecast, report, and mitigate commodity price inflation • Achieve material cost reductions and develop pricing strategies for proposals • Lead monthly and annual financial reviews for the category • Provide coaching, performance management, and lead by example

Key Responsibilities

• ▸design management
• ▸cost estimating
• ▸procurement
• ▸supplier management
• ▸contract negotiation
• ▸financial review

What You Bring

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in business, supply‑chain, construction management, or a related field and have at least five years of experience managing metal categories, negotiating contracts, and influencing early design decisions. Strong strategic thinking, communication, and negotiation skills, as well as the ability to travel up to 30 %, are required. • Travel up to 30% as needed • Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, construction management, or related field • 5+ years experience managing structural & miscellaneous metals spend • Proven contract negotiation and direct procurement from manufacturers • Ability to influence early design phases to expedite procurement • Strong strategic thinking, business acumen, and negotiation skills • Excellent communication, presentation, and active listening abilities • Skilled in organization, planning, decision‑making, and influencing without authority • Knowledge of construction processes and materials • Experience presenting to senior leadership • Ability to work with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸5+ years
• ▸contract negotiation
• ▸strategic thinking
• ▸communication
• ▸travel 30%

Benefits

The position offers a base salary ranging from $102,000 to $153,000 (higher in select markets), comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and 401(k) benefits, paid time off, life and disability insurance, mental‑health resources, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a gym‑membership discount. • Medical, prescription, and vision coverage at no extra cost • Dental plan • 401(k) with generous Mortenson match • Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves • Employer‑paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance • No‑cost mental health tools and concierge services • Tuition reimbursement • Adoption assistance • Gym membership discount program • Base salary $102,000‑$153,000, higher ranges for select locations

Work Environment

Hybrid