Category Specialist I or II - Indirect

Summary Mortenson is currently seeking a Category Specialist I or II - Indirect that will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing sourcing strategies for specified categories or group of categories. This role will focus on optimizing costs, quality, and delivery while improving Supply Chain efficiencies and maintaining supplier relationships. 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 Assist in development and implementation of Category Strategy for Assigned Categories Identify and engage with internal stakeholders across engineering and operations to capture category requirements Assess potential opportunities for categories including spend segmentation, category maturity, cost drivers, and supply market analysis Develop Sourcing Strategy for categories detailing projects, sourcing levers, timing, resources, and expected benefits Adapt the strategy as business, market, and economic environments change Support Annual Category Reviews including updated projects, metrics, strategy, and risk mitigation strategies Manage Relationships with Key Suppliers Maintain relationship with suppliers at the appropriate level Support in the development of supplier business reviews Monitor supplier’s quality and delivery performance Leverage supplier relationship to assist buyers with expedites as needed Assist with the Financial Success of Category Assist with the development of pricing strategies for project proposals Assist with monthly and annual category financial reviews with project information, metrics, forecast and strategy, if applicable Support Material Cost Reductions for Assigned Categories Assist in supplier contract negotiations Aid in developing negotiation strategy including supplier profiles, commercial negotiations targets, defining switching costs, and building Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Closely monitor market drivers affecting the category including raw material pricing and availability, supplier capacity, industry disruptions and new products. Responsible for forecasting, reporting, mitigating, and recovery of commodity inflation Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, and effectively manage performance Other duties as assigned Qualifications KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of construction processes, equipment and materials, purchasing processes and procedures Negotiating, organizing, planning, verbal and communication skil…

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