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Senior Category Specialist - Fencing | Mortenson

Minnesota, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$84K/yr - $127K/yr

5+ years exp

Mortenson is currently seeking a Senior Category Specialist I – Fencing that will be responsible for estimating, procurement, and project management of assigned material categories. The role involves managing various project phases, developing sourcing strategies, and maintaining relationships with key suppliers to ensure financial success and material cost reductions.

Commercial Real EstateConstructionReal Estate

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage Design Phase, Estimating, and Procurement for Key Projects

Estimating and Procurement

Interpret project plans, specifications, and details for estimate preparation

Solicit quotes from manufacturers and trade partners

Understand project specifications and qualify manufacturer quotes

Create Proposals

Assist Design Phase with material selections based on client needs

Create and Maintain procurement log

Manage Submittals and Shop Drawing process

Coordinate with project teams and other trades

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

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 development of strategies to achieve financial and category initiative goals

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

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

Qualification

Supply chain managementNegotiation skillsProject managementConstruction knowledgeStrategic thinkingCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsDecision-making skillsActive listening

Required

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, construction management or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience

5+ years of experience in a similar role

Knowledge of construction processes, equipment and materials, and/or purchasing processes and procedures

Negotiating, organizing, planning, verbal and communication skills

Strong strategic thinking, business acumen, and negotiations skills

Effective communication and presentation skills

Strong organization, planning and decision-making skills

Ability to influence without authority

Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback

Ability to travel up to 30%

Benefits

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

Company

Mortenson

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Mortenson is a U.S.-based, top-25 builder, developer and provider of energy and engineering services committed to helping organizations move their strategies forward.

Founded in 1954

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

5001-10000 employees