Senior Buyer

Skanska AB

Kent, WA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Civil Engineering, Construction, Detail Oriented, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), External Audit, Infrastructure Construction, Internal Audit, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Word, Negotiation Skills, Oracle Applications, Oracle ERP, Procurement Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Safety/Work Safety, Supply Chain, Time Management
LOCATION
Kent, WA
POSTED
1 day ago

At Skanska were shaping the way we live work and connect. As one of the worlds largest construction and development companies we work together with customers communities and partners to shape a better society. The Lower Thames Crossing LTC is one of the UKs most significant infrastructure projects. LTC is a new road that will connect Kent and Essex through a tunnel beneath the River Thames and will be the greenest road ever built in the UK - creating six times more green space than road. The reliable new route will almost double road capacity over the river east of London to reduce congestion and give millions of people more choice on where they live work and spend their valuable time. We have a diverse programme team on LTC that reflects the communities we work in and fosters an inclusive culture by actively supporting the programmes Purpose Principles and Cultural Pillars and growing employee networks. You will be working in the Commercial Services EF based in Pilgrims Lane 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. We are currently looking for a Senior Buyer who will negotiate and place material orders against operational requisitions including the collation of all contractual documentation logging and maintenance of orders. Administration of sub-contractor details including pre-qualification questionnaires performance data and input of information to the database. 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 Negotiate with suppliers work to project and bid timelines and comply with Skanskas Procurement Policies. Use Skanskas Oracle ERP system to place orders manage tenders and run reports. Produce tender recommendation reports for procurement management approval. To participate and support internal and external audits on procurement. Assist and where required lead tender activities for Procurement work with other internal functions and meet bid deadlines. Management and development of others including buyers and procurement administrators. We are looking for Experience in procurement buying or supply chain activity ideally within construction infrastructure civil engineering or a project environment. Confident use of Microsoft 365 particularly Excel Word and PowerPoint and willingness to work with procurementpurchasing systems including Oracle. Good commercial awareness attention to detail and ability to compare supplier proposals clearly. A professional approach to supplier and stakeholder engagement with confidence to follow up challenge and keep activity moving. Interest in the construction supply chain and how procurement can improve value safety carbon quality and social value outcomes.

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