M. A. Mortenson
Purchasing Agent
M. A. Mortenson, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Job Description
Purchasing Agent
SUMMARY
Mortenson is currently seeking a Purchasing Agent that will provide The Purchasing Agent is responsible for developing relationships with suppliers, purchasing materials, supplies, equipment, and services.
RESPONSIBILITIES
(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)
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.
#LI-JF1 #LI-Onsite
Please make note:
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®
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
About Us
Mortenson's success is not a matter of luck; it's a result of our ingenuity, expertise, and exceptional people coupled with our unparalleled focus on customer service.
Our foundation and culture are based upon our values of trust, safety, teamwork, responsibility, service and stewardship. We are inspired by a compelling purpose to build structures and facilities for the advancement of modern society and a mission to create an exceptional customer experience. Mortenson has built a reputation for being a leader in our industry and in the communities in which we live and work.
It all starts with our extraordinary people and collaborative teams. Mortenson has been voted a "best place to work" over 40 times since 2002.
What are you waiting for?
Purchasing Agent
SUMMARY
Mortenson is currently seeking a Purchasing Agent that will provide The Purchasing Agent is responsible for developing relationships with suppliers, purchasing materials, supplies, equipment, and services.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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.
- 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.
(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)
- Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
- Dental plan
- 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
- Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
- Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
- Tuition reimbursement
- Adoption Assistance
- Gym Membership Discount Program
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.
#LI-JF1 #LI-Onsite
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.
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®
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.
About Us
Mortenson's success is not a matter of luck; it's a result of our ingenuity, expertise, and exceptional people coupled with our unparalleled focus on customer service.
Our foundation and culture are based upon our values of trust, safety, teamwork, responsibility, service and stewardship. We are inspired by a compelling purpose to build structures and facilities for the advancement of modern society and a mission to create an exceptional customer experience. Mortenson has built a reputation for being a leader in our industry and in the communities in which we live and work.
It all starts with our extraordinary people and collaborative teams. Mortenson has been voted a "best place to work" over 40 times since 2002.
What are you waiting for?