Procurement Manager

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.
• We are currently looking for a Procurement Manager to develop the procurement strategy, procure and manage individual category agreements, sub-contract packages and/or supply agreements at project / category level, delivering best value solutions, and providing projects and/or Enabling Functions with a compliant, sustainable supply chain.
• Please note that Procurement Experience in FM Healthcare Sector is essential for this role
• As the Procurement Manager you will:
• Development of package/ category procurement strategies to clearly demonstrate and seek approval from stakeholders on how a product / service will be procured.
• Undertake tendering activity applying a balanced approach to select suppliers based upon criteria which is relevant to the customers and Skanska’s objectives.
• Procurement and management of a portfolio of sub-contract packages / categories to optimise value to the business through strategic supplier selection and supplier relationship management.
• Development and on-going management of internal and external stakeholder relationships at all levels to identify and deliver timely procurement activity to the project procurement schedule / category plan to support profitable projects and the UK Business Plan.
• Drafting of recommendations / business cases, for approval and senior management endorsement of supply chain selection.
• Draft, negotiate and execute robust agreements / contracts incorporating relevant Skanska policies, to reflect the deal, and protect the business from risk.
• We are looking for:
• Procurement Experience in FM Healthcare Sector is essential.
• Good supply chain marketplace knowledge.
• Strong analytical skills with an ability to drive the right decisions and outcomes in line with organisation priorities.
• Confident and professional approach to stakeholder engagement, with experience of holding stakeholders to account when necessary to uphold legislative compliance and adherence to procurement policy.
• Self-starter and able to work on own initiate to deliver to agreed timescales.