Purchasing Agent

ABOUT MORTENSON As a Top 25 builder, developer, and EPC, 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 SUMMARY The Purchasing Agent is responsible for developing relationships with suppliers, purchasing materials, supplies, equipment, and services. LOCATION: St. Paul, MN RESPONSIBILITITES: Develop effective working relationships with internal Project Teams, Quality, Risk, Engineering and Supply Chain Management. Lead Procurement activities while coordinating with suppliers to: solicit bids, analyze quotations, evaluate prospective suppliers, and recommend suppliers. Work with manager to develop profitable purchasing strategies. Purchase material and services at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, specification, and schedule requirements, and other factors. Create Purchase Agreements and engage with Project Team to incorporate any needed changes. Lead communication with Suppliers throughout procurement process. Support Project Teams and Quality to arrange returns of unacceptable products to suppliers. Create and maintain historical data and contribute to the development of subsequent strategies for material categories and projects. Track order status from time of placing order until delivery and communicate status to project teams. Visit project site or operating group quarterly at a minimum to better understand their challenges and educate them on procurement so that streamlined processes can be implemented. Lead special projects for team as requested. Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels. REQUIREMENTS AND EDUCATION: Knowledge of Construction processes, equipment, and materials, purchasing processes and procedures. Negotiating, organizing, planning, verbal, and communication skills. Strong customer service and analytical skills. Software experience. Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback. Ability to travel up to 25%. Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience. Minimum of 3 years of experience in purchasing field. Current driver's license. BENEFITS Mortenson provides a comprehensive benefits program to team members and their families to support their health, build long-term financial security, and provide the opportunity for work and life balance. Benefits offered to non-craft, non-union, full-time team members include: Medical and prescription drug plans - the choice between two affordable HSA-eligible medical plans that include vision coverage Dental plan 401k retirement plan with generous matching and profit-sharing contributions Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves Life, AD&D, and disability insurance Employee assistance program online mental health tool and concierge Tuition reimbursement Adoption Assistance Gym Membership Discount Program Identity Theft Protection 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. #LI-JF1 Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.