Category Manager I - Mechanical Equipment

About the Role

The manager will create and adapt category and sourcing strategies, engage internal engineering and operations stakeholders, and conduct spend segmentation and market analysis. Responsibilities include overseeing supplier relationships at the leadership level, conducting business reviews, and monitoring quality and delivery performance. Financial duties involve managing category results, pricing strategies, and leading monthly and annual financial reviews. Cost reduction is a core objective, requiring contract negotiations, total cost of ownership assessments, and monitoring of market drivers such as raw material pricing and commodity inflation. The role also emphasizes leadership, coaching team members, and influencing early design phases to accelerate procurement processes. • Develop and implement category strategies for mechanical and electrical equipment. • Engage internal stakeholders to capture requirements and conduct spend analysis. • Create sourcing strategies detailing projects, levers, timing, resources, and benefits. • Maintain leadership‑level supplier relationships and conduct business reviews. • Monitor supplier quality and delivery performance; assist with expedites as needed. • Manage category financial results, pricing strategies, and lead regular financial reviews. • Lead contract negotiations, define negotiation strategy, and assess total cost of ownership. • Track market drivers, commodity inflation, and forecast impacts on categories. • Coach and lead team members, providing feedback and performance management. • Influence early design phases to expedite procurement decisions. • Communicate effectively with senior leadership and diverse stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸category strategy
• ▸spend analysis
• ▸supplier management
• ▸contract negotiation
• ▸market forecasting
• ▸early design

What You Bring

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Category Manager I – Mechanical Equipment to develop, implement, and manage sourcing strategies for mechanical and electrical equipment categories. The role focuses on optimizing cost, quality, and delivery while improving supply chain efficiencies and maintaining supplier relationships. Preferred hiring locations are Minneapolis, MN; San Antonio, TX; or Denver, CO, with remote options also considered. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, construction management, or a related discipline, and have at least five years of experience managing category spend and negotiating contracts for mechanical equipment. Strong strategic thinking, negotiation, communication, and influencing skills are required, along with knowledge of construction processes and the ability to travel up to 30%. • Travel up to 30% of the time. • Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, construction management, or related field. • 5+ years experience managing category spend and negotiating contracts for mechanical equipment. • Strong strategic thinking, business acumen, and negotiation skills. • Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing abilities. • Knowledge of construction processes and materials.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸5+ yrs
• ▸category management
• ▸negotiation
• ▸strategic thinking
• ▸construction knowledge

Benefits

The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $102,000 to $153,000 (higher in select locations), comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and 401(k) benefits, paid time off, employer‑paid life and disability insurance, mental‑health resources, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a gym‑membership discount. Mortenson is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity, and candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. • Medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental coverage at no extra cost. • 401(k) plan with generous Mortenson match. • Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves. • Employer‑paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance. • No‑cost mental health tools and concierge services. • Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance. • Gym membership discount program. • Base salary $102,000–$153,000, higher in select locations.

Work Environment

Remote