Buyer

At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.

You will be working in the Commercial Services OU based in Wolverhampton on our M54 project in where we are responsible for driving commercial transformation across Skanska UK where we create smarter ways of working that unlock value, strengthen partnerships and set us up for long-term success.

Our team is creating a vital 1.6‑mile link road between the M54 and M6, complete with upgraded junctions and three new bridges. This direct motorway connection will reduce congestion and strengthen regional connectivity.

We are currently looking for a Buyer who will work in accordance with our procurement strategy and process, procuring sub-contract packages and/or supply agreements at project. Provide projects and the enabling function with a compliant, sustainable supply chain.

As the Buyer, you will:

• Undertake tendering activity applying a balanced approach to select suppliers based upon criteria which is relevant to the customers and Skanska’s objectives.
• Manage the highways procurement process to achieve our procurement targets against programme and budget.
• Use Skanska’s Oracle ERP system to place orders, manage tenders and run reports.
• Manage project interfaces to drive procurement forward in the mobilisation of the scheme to construction.
• Stakeholder management to ensure the customer is engaged and working collaboratively with the project team.
• Produce tender recommendation reports for procurement management approval.

We are looking for:

• Degree level education, or qualified by experience.
• Ideally, membership of professional body (RICS, CIPS), or working towards.
• Experience of procurement in construction industry and technical knowledge of relevant product markets.
• Ability to work efficiently whilst managing multiple project stakeholders.
• Experience of negotiating with suppliers and sub-contractors.
• Experience of ERP systems.

What we offer:

• 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
• Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
• Professional development
• Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity,dependants and parental bereavement leave)

Inclusion and Diversity

We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.

Flexible working

Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.

Reasonable adjustments

We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at recruitment@skanska.co.uk or call 0330 105 2000 – Option 5 & 1.

Closing date

We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.

If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.