SUMMARY Mortenson is currently seeking a Senior Category Specialist– Steel that will provide development, implementation, and management 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.Hiring Locations: Hybrid in Minneapolis, MN (preferred). Open to other locations such as Phoenix, AZ, Denver, CO, Chicago, IL, Milwaukee, WI, Nashville, TN, Seattle, WA, or Portland, OR.RESPONSIBILITIES Estimating and Procurement Interpret project plans, specifications, and details for estimate preparationSolicit quotes from manufacturers and trade partnersUnderstand project specifications and qualify manufacturer quotesCreate ProposalsAssist Design Phase with material selections based on client needsProject Coordination Create and Maintain procurement logManage Submittals and Shop Drawing processCoordinate with project teams and other tradesAssist in implementation of Category Strategy for Assigned Categories Identify and engage with internal stakeholders across engineering and operations to capture category requirementsAssess potential opportunities for categories including spend segmentation, category maturity, cost drivers, and supply market analysisSupport Annual Category Reviews including updated projects, metrics, strategy, and risk mitigation strategiesSupport Relationships with Key Suppliers Maintain relationship with suppliers at the appropriate levelMonitor supplier's quality and delivery performanceAssist with the Financial Success of Category Assist with monthly and annual category financial reviews with project information, metrics forecast and strategy, if applicableSupport Material Cost Reductions for Assigned Categories Assist in supplier contract negotiationsClosely monitor market drivers affecting the category including raw material pricing and availability, supplier capacity, industry disruptions and new products.Aid in forecasting, reporting, mitigating, and recovery of commodity inflationEffectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levelsLead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, and effectively manage performanceConduct category analysis and support assistant category managers and category managersOther duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, construction management or related discipline, or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience2+ years of experience in a similar roleKnowledge of construction processes, equipment and/or materials, purchasing processes and proceduresFoundational business acumen, with familiarity with strategic thinking and negotiationsEffective communication and presentation skillsTime management and decision-making skillsAbility to collaborate and influence without authorityActive listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedbackCurrent driver's licenseMust 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.BENEFITS Medical and prescription drug plans that include no additional cost vision coverageDental plan401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson matchPaid time off, holidays, and other paid leavesEmployer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insuranceNo-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resourcesTuition reimbursementAdoption AssistanceGym Membership Discount ProgramBase pay range for this role is $84,500- $126,800. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%).Equal Employment OpportunityYour 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr