Category Manager I/II - Cable

SUMMARY 

Mortenson is currently seeking a Category Manager I/II - Cable that will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing sourcing strategies for LV / PV / MV Cable categories and other assigned categories. This role will focus on optimizing costs, quality, and delivery while improving Supply Chain efficiencies and maintaining supplier relationships. This role will evaluate capacity needs and negotiate agreements that provide capacity certainty, proactively evaluate supplier diversity across all markets and groups, and work closely with stakeholders in the supported operating groups.

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

• Develop and implement Category Strategy for Cable Categories

  • Identify and engage with internal stakeholders across engineering and operations to capture category requirements and develop forecasts across product lines and businesses.

  • Assess potential opportunities for categories including spend segmentation, category maturity, cost drivers, demand forecasts, and supply market analysis

  • Develop Sourcing Strategy for all cable categories detailing projects, sourcing levers, timing, resources, and expected benefits, including early award strategies.

  • Adapt the strategy as business, market, and economic environments change and build stakeholder alignment on early awards.

  • Support Annual Category Reviews including updated projects, metrics, strategy, and risk mitigation strategies

  • Proactively evaluate supplier diversity across all markets and groups, and develop sourcing plans that reduce single source and concentration risk.

• Manage Relationships with Key Suppliers

  • Maintain relationship with suppliers at the Leadership level

  • Evaluate capacity needs and, where warranted, develop agreement parameters and negotiate binding and non-binding agreements to secure lead times, volume commitments, capacity certainty, and commercial terms.

  • Monitor supplier’s quality and delivery performance and awards, volume, and spend across projects and suppliers.

  • Leverage supplier relationship to assist buyers with expedites as needed

• Manage Financial Success of Category

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

  • Develop pricing strategies for project proposals and support estimating and project teams with market and early pricing.

  • Lead monthly and annual category financial reviews with project information, metrics, forecast and strategy, if applicable

• Achieve Material Cost Reductions for Cable and other Assigned Categories

  • Initiate and conduct supplier contract negotiations for binding and non-binding agreements.

  • Responsible for defining negotiations strategy including supplier profiles, commercial negotiations targets, defining switching costs, and building Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), including key commercial levers and requirements.

  • Closely monitor market drivers affecting the category including raw material pricing and availability, supplier capacity, industry disruptions, new products, supply/demand, key suppliers, commodities, and market trends.

  • Responsible for forecasting, reporting, mitigating, and recovery of commodity inflation and monitoring market and contract pricing.

  • Understand supply/demand requirements to support current and future project and operating group needs.

  • Maintain market intelligence and update category strategy as market conditions evolve.

• 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 of construction processes, equipment and materials, 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%

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

• Minimum 8 years of experience

• Current driver’s license

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Non-Craft Statement (Office):

This position requires the following with or without an accommodation; sitting, seeing, hearing, and utilization of a computer and office equipment. The working environment consists of indoor and climate-controlled settings.

This position description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this position may change without notice.

A few benefits offered include: 

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

• 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  

Category Manager I - Cable

• The base pay range for this role is $102,000 - $153,000 

Category Manager II - Cable

• The base pay range for this role is $110,300 - $165,500 

(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%). This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.

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. 

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Please make note: 

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

• 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. 

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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

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.

• 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.