Buyer I/II - BLUvera

Minneapolis, MN, United States | BLUvera SUMMARY Mortenson is currently seeking a Buyer I/II - BLUvera that will be responsible for working with production teams and suppliers to purchase materials, supplies, equipment and services. The primary focus of material procurement includes permanent placed materials, indirect materials, and on-site services. This position offers opportunities at both levels 1 and 2, allowing candidates to apply based on their experience and qualifications. Compensation for this role is determined based on factors such as experience and location. EXPECTATIONS OF ALL TEAM MEMBERS At Mortenson, we believe everyone is a leader. For that reason, every team member is expected to apply our leadership principles – Do the Right Thing, We Before Me and Inspire What’s Possible – in their work. This means we act with dependability, initiative and a positive attitude to produce high quality work and deliver an exceptional customer experience. We are on time, productive and consistent in our attendance. We approach work as part of a team, listen to the opinions of others and cooperate to achieve project goals. We accept direction from supervisors and seek out constructive feedback. We follow rules and procedures to ensure quality work and safeguard the wellbeing of ourselves and others. We push to exceed the established goals, standards and accountabilities of our positions to increase quality, safety and innovation. All team members are responsible for supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment, as well as positively contributing to our company culture. This begins by aligning with Mortenson’s values and ethical standards as stated in the Mortenson Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, in addition to abiding by the procedures and practices outlined in the Mortenson Operations Manual. RESPONSIBILITIES Buyer I Build relationships with manufacturing suppliers by soliciting bids, analyzing quotations, supporting supplier selection, and maintaining effective communication. Purchase raw materials, components, indirect materials, equipment, and services consistent with quality, cost, delivery, and specification requirements. Gain familiarity with production schedules, material requirements, lead times, inventory levels, and purchasing priorities. Coordinate with production, planning, engineering, quality, and warehouse teams to support material availability and manufacturing objectives. Create and maintain accurate purchase orders, pricing, delivery dates, and supplier information within the procurement system. Monitor open orders, identify potential shortages or delays, and communicate emerging risks to appropriate stakeholders. Support supplier performance management by tracking delivery, quality, responsiveness, and corrective action requirements. Assist with resolving material discrepancies, quality concerns, invoice issues, returns, and rejected materials. Strengthening negotiation skills through supplier quotations, pricing discussions, lead-time reviews, and commercial comparisons. Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvement, inventory optimization, and supply-risk reduction. Support sourcing activities for new products, production changes, and supplier transitions. Foster effective working relationships with team members and suppliers across diverse backgrounds and organizational levels. Perform other duties as assigned. Buyer II Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers: solicit bids, analyze quotations, interview prospective suppliers, and select suppliers Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, cost, and delivery time Work 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 with suppliers to purchase items and services at the most favorable price consistent with quality, …

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