Senior Category Specialist - Fencing

About the Role

The specialist will collaborate with engineering, operations, and project teams to develop category strategies, sourcing plans, and supplier relationships, while ensuring financial performance and cost‑reduction initiatives. • Manage design phase, estimating, and procurement for key fencing projects • Interpret project plans and specifications to prepare accurate estimates • Solicit and qualify manufacturer quotes and create project proposals • Assist design phase with material selections based on client needs • Create and maintain procurement logs, submittals, and shop drawings • Coordinate with project teams and other trades to ensure seamless execution • Develop and implement category strategies, including spend analysis and market assessment • Identify stakeholder requirements and develop sourcing strategies with timing and resources • Support annual category reviews, metrics, and risk mitigation plans • Maintain relationships with key suppliers, monitor quality and delivery, and facilitate expedites • Assist with financial goals, pricing strategies, and monthly/annual financial reviews • Negotiate supplier contracts, develop negotiation strategies, and monitor market drivers • Forecast, report, and mitigate commodity inflation impacts • Lead diverse team members, provide coaching, feedback, and performance management

Key Responsibilities

• ▸design management
• ▸cost estimating
• ▸procurement planning
• ▸supplier management
• ▸category strategy
• ▸financial forecast

What You Bring

• Adapt strategies to changing business, market, and economic conditions • Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, construction management, or related field • Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar procurement or category role • Knowledge of construction processes, equipment, materials, and purchasing procedures • Strong negotiation, organization, planning, and communication skills • Strategic thinking, business acumen, and effective presentation abilities • Ability to influence without authority and strong active‑listening skills • Ability to travel up to 30% of the time

Requirements

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

Benefits

Mortenson offers a base salary of $84,500‑$126,800 (adjusted for certain locations), a comprehensive benefits package, and requires candidates to be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. Benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage, 401(k) matching, paid time off, employer‑paid life and disability insurance, mental‑health resources, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a gym membership discount. • Medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental coverage • 401(k) retirement plan with 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 resources • Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance • Gym membership discount program

Work Environment

Office Full-Time