Hiring: Project Buyer I or II - Power Delivery Company: Mortenson Location: Minneapolis, MN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 14:04:52 Target Skills & Keywords : CPT About the job Experience: •4 years of experience •2+ years’ experience •4+ years’ experience •Minimum 4 years of experience Required Skills: •Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers: solicit bids, analyze quotations, interview prospective suppliers, and select suppliers along with evaluating supplier performance based on quality, cost, and delivery time •Interface directly with manager to develop profitable purchasing strategies and propose procurement solutions that deliver value and reduce risk •Create and maintain procurement logs for each supported operating group project •Negotiate and prepare purchase agreements and purchase orders. Ensure suppliers adhere to contractual terms and conditions, including timeliness and quality standards •Negotiate with suppliers to purchase items and services at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, and specification requirements •Analyze individual markets, handle budget and increase margin on a regular basis, track trends in purchasing habits •Track order status from time of placing order until delivery and communicate status to project teams •Visit project site to better understand project team challenges and develop streamlined procurement processes to be implemented 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 •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 •401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match •Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves Compensation: •$68,700 - $92,800 / 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!