Category Manager I Consumables & Indirect

Category Manager I – Consumables & Indirect

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Category Manager I – Consumables & Indirect, responsible for developing, implementing, and managing sourcing strategies for consumables & indirect materials and services categories. This role will focus on optimizing costs, quality, and delivery while improving Supply Chain efficiencies and maintaining supplier relationships. Responsibilities also include managing the consumables purchasing team and ensuring the timely and cost-effective delivery of materials to meet timelines and requirements. 

Hiring Locations:  Minneapolis, MN 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement Category Strategy for Assigned Indirect Categories (~50%)

  • Identify and engage with internal stakeholders across operations and business services 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 at the Leadership level 

  • Conducts supplier business reviews 

  • Monitor supplier’s quality and delivery performance 

  • Leverage supplier relationship to assist buyers with expedites as needed

  • Responsible for category financial results for assigned categories. Develop strategies to achieve financial and category initiative goals

     

• Supply Chain Operations for Consumables Category (~50%)

  • Responsible for managing and implementing short and long-term sourcing strategies to achieve business objectives for the Consumables category.

  • Execute sourcing initiatives in alignment with strategic plans and supply chain strategies.

  • Negotiate and maintain contracts and agreements with key suppliers and service providers, ensuring quality, reliability, and competitiveness.

  • Establish strong and effective relationships with key suppliers (existing and new) to ensure quality, cost, delivery, and productivity, while leveraging the combined buying power of Mortenson’s operations

  • Collaborate across all business functions to formulate, implement, and execute sourcing and continuous improvement strategies.

  • Monitor and analyze industry trends and lead the implementation of best practices for supply chain 

• People Leadership

  • Lead the work of Consumables procurement team, while establishing strategies for sourcing and supply chain with process excellence focus.

  • Foster teamwork, collaboration, and integration within Supply Chain and across Mortenson to provide cohesive solutions and ensure effective delivery of strategy.

  • Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, and effectively manage performance.

  • Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.

  • Champion superior customer service by ensuring a customer focused approach and strong service orientation.

QUALIFICATION and EDUCATION:

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

• 8+ years of experience strategically managing Consumables category material and services spend. Experience managing other indirect categories is a plus.

• 2 years + experience managing a team.

• Knowledge of ERP systems (such as Oracle) and capabilities.

BENEFITS  

• Mortenson provides a comprehensive benefits program to team members and their families to support their health, build long-term financial security, and provide the opportunity for work and life balance. Benefits offered to non-craft, non-union, full-time team members include:  
• Medical and prescription drug plans – the choice between two affordable HSA-eligible medical plans that include vision coverage  
• Dental plan  
• 401k retirement plan with generous matching and profit-sharing contributions  
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves  
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance  
• Employee assistance program online mental health tool and concierge  
• Tuition reimbursement  
• Adoption Assistance   
• Gym Membership Discount Program   
• Identity Theft Protection  

The base pay range for this role is $100,000 - $150,000. (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%). 

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.   

Please make note:  

• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.  

ABOUT MORTENSON 

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 

• 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.