Hiring: Buyer I or II - Commercial & Industrial 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: •4 years of experience relevant experience •Minimum 4 years of experience relevant 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 •Create and maintain catalogs for each operating group or project that is supported •Propose purchase transactions that higher authority approve prior to final action and arrange returns for unacceptable products to suppliers •Track order status from time of placing order until delivery and communicate status to project teams along with entering purchase orders and retain contact with suppliers to ensure delivery of material on a timely basis •Train project teams to effectively utilize procurement system Qualifications: •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 an openness to diverse input and feedback •(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week) •Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage •401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match •Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves •Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance Compensation: •$66,400 - $89,700 / 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!