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M. A. Mortenson Company
Associate Buyer Intern - BLU54
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A Materials Planner plans and manages the flow of materials used in production by a company. Plans and manages procurement of raw materials or parts, tracks shipments, monitors inventories and monitors materials used in production processes
$77,655 / year median in Minnesota
+8% projected growth
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View More Jobs Associate Buyer Intern - BLU54 MN, United States Be the First to Apply Job Description Associate Buyer Intern - BLU54 Join a team that's passionate about building inspiring spaces and pushing the industry forward in smarter, more innovative ways. As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. At Mortenson, we're grounded in offering meaningful work, real career growth, and a collaborative culture where your ideas and contributions matter. We're looking for motivated, adaptable individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy working with a diverse range of people. If you're proactive, curious, and ready to make an impact while growing your career, check out our opportunities! As an intern, you'll get hands-on experience right away, working alongside project teams and partners to keep things moving. You'll help solve real problems, stay organized, communicate across teams, and make an impact from day one while building the foundation for your career. Responsibilities BLU54 is a material distribution business that partners with Mortenson teams to transform the supply chain of construction through innovative material selection and supply approaches. BLU54 engages on Mortenson projects as a strategic design-assist partner early in design and carries the partnership through to supplying our selected materials. We are proud of our industry-leading expertise within our team in the areas of lighting, flooring, tile, steel, windows, bathroom accessories and, of course, supply chain and more. Highlights of your time with this Mortenson internship will include: Learning about BLU54 product lines utilized on Mortenson projects across operating groups and building types Develop relationships with suppliers: solicit bids, analyze quotations, and assist in selecting suppliers Exposure to purchasing items and services at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, specifications, requirements, and other factors Create and maintain catalogs for each operating group or project that is supported Propose purchase transactions that higher authority approve prior to final action Arrange returns for unacceptable products to suppliers Track order status from time of placing order until delivery and communicate status to project teams Enter purchase orders and retain contact with suppliers to ensure delivery of material on a timely basis Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels Visiting job sites or equipment facilities to better understand materials and organizational structure