Hiring: Associate Buyer - Consumables Company: Mortenson Location: Minneapolis, MN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:04:52 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : CPT About the job Experience: •0 years of experience •Minimum 0 years of experience Required Skills: •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 that is supported •Propose purchase transactions that higher authority approve prior to final action •Arrange returns for unacceptable products to suppliers •Track order status from time of placing order until delivery and communicate status to project teams •Enter purchase orders and retain contact with suppliers to ensure delivery of material on a timely basis •Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels Qualifications: •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 an openness to diverse input and feedback •Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, construction management or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience •This position requires the following with or without an accommodation; sitting, seeing, hearing, and utilization of a computer and office equipment. The working environment consists of indoor and climate-controlled settings. •This position description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this position may change without notice. •A Few Benefits Offered Include •(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week) •Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage Compensation: •$59,300 - $80,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!