Supply Chain Intern

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Summary:

The Supply Chain Management team is the resource for all Mortenson operating group material needs. We strategically source all consumables materials for project teams, which are managed by a team of buyers. This encompasses material not installed on the job sites, such as PPE, tape, tools, etc. In our Energy & Infrastructure operating groups that self-perform all work, we have supply chain teams comprised of sourcing managers leading a team of buyers to source all material that is installed on the projects.

In addition, our affiliated material distribution entity, BLU54, identifies product lines with opportunity for improvement from a budget and schedule standpoint. We collaborate with the design team to optimize the materials for each project and supply to either Mortenson or the selected subcontractor on Mortenson projects.

Highlights of your time with this Mortenson internship will include:

• Learning about materials typically purchased by team of buyers and purchasing agents
• Creating and maintaining catalogs for preferred suppliers
• Standardizing material descriptions and categories and implementing changes
• Assisting in purchase transactions
• Tracking order status from time of placing order until delivery and communicating status to project teams
• Entering purchase orders and maintaining contact with suppliers to ensure delivery of material on a timely basis
• Visiting job sites or equipment facilities to better understand materials and organizational structure
• Working with Supply Chain Analyst and team of buyers throughout internship

Qualifications

We look forward to hearing from you if you:

• Are currently pursuing an undergraduate, four-year degree in Supply Chain Management, or related field
• Have experience in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Have access to reliable transportation
• Demonstrate strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Have proven positive and professional attitude and customer service skills
• Are detail-oriented, organized, and can effectively manage multiple tasks

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have achieved a minimum overall GPA of 3.0/4.0

Additional Information:

You will join an exciting and ever-changing industry with a minimum 12-week internship with our team. This opportunity is full-time (40 hours/week) during the summer of 2025. The internship is based at our Minneapolis headquarters office. The position is not relocation-assistance eligible.

The hourly wage for college Interns starts at $17.00. Students in their sophomore year of college, or more, are paid higher wages based on their year in school.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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