Description and requirementsAt 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 Building Services OU based in Leavesden (Hertfordshire) in where we are responsible for creating healthy workplaces and efficient facilities that improve people’s lives. Through collaboration and innovation, we deliver high-quality solutions that make a lasting, positive impact for people and communities.
We are currently looking for a Senior Buyer who will negotiate, and place material and plant orders against operational and business requirements and support win work activities. This will include collation of contractual documentation, following Skanska’s procurement processes and maintenance of procurement administration and records.
As the Senior Buyer, you will:
*Minimise the cost of plant and materials and services to Skanska whilst supporting the need for a safe and sustainable supply chain.
*Use Skanska’s Oracle ERP system to place orders, manage tenders and run reports.
*Understand and apply alignment of Capital works & Lifecycle project to MEP experience and supply chain.
*Lead procurement activities on projects working with commercial and operational teams.
*Produce tender recommendation reports for procurement management approval.
*Assist and where required lead tender activities for Procurement, work with other internal functions and meet bid deadlines.
We are looking for:
*MEP Experience.
*(Desirable) Degree level educated in a relevant subject or comparable relevant experience in a Procurement focused role.
*Demonstrable experience in transactional and tactical procurement.
*Line management skills and the ability to develop others.
*Proven desire to improve both yourself and the procurement tasks you undertake.
*Enthusiasm and a track record of excellent collaboration in order to achieve desired outcomes.
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 or call - 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.