Senior Buyer, Watford

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 Building Services OU based in Leavesden (Watford) where we are responsible for creating healthy workplaces, comfortable homes 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.
• Management and development of others including buyers and procurement administrators.

We are looking for:

• Demonstrable experience in transactional and tactical procurement.
• Professionalism and good corporate governance.
• Enthusiasm and a track record of excellent collaboration in order to achieve desired outcomes.
• Proven desire to improve both yourself and the procurement tasks you undertake.
• Line management skills and the ability to develop others.
• Excellent communication skills across all levels of business and supply chain.
• (Desirable) Degree level educated in a relevant subject or comparable relevant experience in a Procurement focused role.
• MEP Experience.

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 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.

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