Description and requirements

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 Enabling Function with the Infrastructure OU, based on our A421 project in St Neots. In Commercial Services, we drive commercial transformation across Skanska UK, creating smarter ways of working that unlock value, strengthen partnerships, and set us up for long-term success.

We are currently looking for a Senior Procurement Manager who will lead the procurement team to procure and manage agreements, sub-contract packages and contracts for Skanska at sector/framework level. Ensuring they deliver value solutions, and provide a compliant, sustainable supply chain.

As the Senior Procurement Manager, you will:

• Provide Strategic planning, co-ordination and reporting on category sourcing and category management activity working primarily at sector/portfolio level.
• Line management and development of procurement teams who undertake package procurement/category sourcing and category management activity.
• Procurement and management of a portfolio of packages/categories across multiple areas of spend to optimise value to the business through strategic supplier selection and supplier relationship management.
• Development and on-going management of internal stakeholder relationships at all levels to identify and deliver procurement activity to support the UK Business Plan.
• Undertake request for proposals (RFP) applying a balanced scorecard approach to select suppliers based upon criteria which is relevant to client's and business objectives.
• Cross-industry collaboration on key industry initiatives to ensure supply chain is managed and aligned to required standards and customer objectives.

We are looking for:

• Confident and professional approach to stakeholder engagement, holding them to account when necessary to uphold legislative compliance and adherence to procurement policy.
• Strong team leadership and line management to ensure team members develop, achieve their goals and deliver successful outcomes, providing a clear succession plan.
• Excellent analytical skills to drive the right decisions and outcomes.
• Contribution to Senior Procurement Management Group strategy and cascade of key outputs.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant forms of contract and supply chain marketplace knowledge.
• MCIPS qualified or industry equivalent.

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.