Associate Buyer

7 days ago

St Paul, MN, United States M. A. Mortenson Full time
Job Description

SUMMARY

Mortenson's BLUvera Group is currently hiring an Associate Buyer who will beresponsible for working with project teams and suppliers to purchase materials, supplies, equipment and services.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • 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
  • Visit job sites or office quarterly at a minimum to develop more effective working relationships
  • Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
  • All other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, construction management or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience
  • Software experience
  • Current driver's license
  • 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
The base pay range for this role is $58,100 - $78,400. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL - 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR - 10%, Washington, D.C. - 12.5%).

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual's knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson's incentive plan.

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Please make note:
  • Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
  • Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.
ABOUT MORTENSON

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

Let's Redefine Possible®

ABOUT BLUVERA

BLUvera, Mortenson's vertically integrated manufacturing and fabrication affiliate, utilizes advanced design, engineering, 3D modeling, and manufacturing to deliver a safer, faster, and more predictable experience to the built environment. By utilizing DfMA principles (design for manufacturing and assembly), BLUvera leverages technology in the manufacture and fabrication of off-site construction products- enabling our customers to realize the schedule and cost savings that the industrialized process creates. Our aim is to transform the way we build things, turning digital models into precision specified building components, not just by being at the leading edge of industry disruption, but creating it

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note
  • Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
  • Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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