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As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.\nYou will be working in the Commercial Services OU based in Wolverhampton on our M54 project in 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.\nOur team is creating a vital 1.6-mile link road between the M54 and M6, complete with upgraded junctions and three new bridges. This direct motorway connection will reduce congestion and strengthen regional connectivity.\nWe are currently looking for a Buyer who will work in accordance with our procurement strategy and process, procuring sub-contract packages and/or supply agreements at project. Provide projects and the enabling function with a compliant, sustainable supply chain.\n\nAs the Buyer, you will:\nUndertake tendering activity applying a balanced approach to select suppliers based upon criteria which is relevant to the customers and Skanska’s objectives.\nManage the highways procurement process to achieve our procurement targets against programme and budget.\nUse Skanska’s Oracle ERP system to place orders, manage tenders and run reports.\nManage project interfaces to drive procurement forward in the mobilisation of the scheme to construction.\nStakeholder management to ensure the customer is engaged and working collaboratively with the project team.\nProduce tender recommendation reports for procurement management approval.\nWe are looking for:\nDegree level education, or qualified by experience.\nIdeally, membership of professional body (RICS, CIPS), or working towards.\nExperience of procurement in construction industry and technical knowledge of relevant product markets.\nAbility to work efficiently whilst managing multiple project stakeholders.\nExperience of negotiating with suppliers and sub-contractors.\nExperience of ERP systems.\nWhat we offer:\n24/7 digital GP service for you and your family \nFinancial wellbeing and employee assistance \nProfessional development \nEnhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity,dependants and parental bereavement leave) \nInclusion and Diversity\nWe 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.\nFlexible working\nWhere 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.\nReasonable adjustments\nWe 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.\n\nClosing date\nWe encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.\nIf 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. 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