Solar Sourcing Manager

Job Description

Primary purpose of position

Responsible for identifying and managing short and long-term sourcing strategies, contracts and relationships for their specified Operating Group Materials.

Expectation 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.

Key result areas (Essential functions)

• Develop Strategic Sourcing Strategies for Assigned Materials
• Identify and engage with internal stakeholders across the business to capture priorities, requirements and specifications
• Assess opportunity for materials including spend segmentation, cost drivers, and supply market analysis
• Develop Sourcing Strategies for relevant commodities utilizing sourcing levers, forecasts, resources, and expected benefits
• Adapt strategies as business, market, and economic environments change
• Support Quarterly Business Reviews including updated projects financials, metrics, strategies, and countermeasures
• Handle Relationships with Key Suppliers
• Negotiate Master Supply Agreements with key suppliers
• Maintain relationship with suppliers at the Leadership level
• Conduct supplier business reviews
• Monitor supplier's quality and delivery performance
• Leverage relationship to assist the business with expedites as needed
• Achieve Material Cost Reductions for Assigned Materials
• Responsible for defining negotiation strategies including supplier profiles, defining switching costs, and building Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
• Analyze market drivers affecting assigned materials (, component availability, material makeup, supply and demand, etc.)
• Responsible for forecasting, reporting, mitigating, and recovery of material pricing 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

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• 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 15%
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans and their intended use

Education and experience requirements

• Bachelor's year degree in either business or technical
• Minimum five years' experience strategically managing material spend
• Knowledge of construction processes and materials
• Experience presenting in front of Senior Leadership

Essential physical requirements

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.

Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.