Procurement Lead - LTC

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 Infrastructure OU based at our Lower Thames Crossing Project. The Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) is one of the UK’s 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 programme's Purpose, Principles and Cultural Pillars and growing employee networks.

We are currently looking for a Procurement Lead - LTC who will lead the procurement team to procure and manage agreements, sub-contract packages and/or contracts for Skanska at sector / framework level, delivering best value solutions, and providing Operating Units, projects and/or Enabling Functions with a compliant, sustainable supply chain.

As the Procurement Lead - LTC , you will:

• Strategic planning, co-ordination and reporting on package/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/or 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.
• Development of procurement strategies to clearly demonstrate and seek approval from stakeholders on how a product / service will be strategically procured.
• 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.

We are looking for:

• Previous experience in a managerial level, procurement focused role.
• Demonstrable previous experience of leading a successful team of procurement professionals.
• Extensive supply chain marketplace knowledge
• MCIPS qualified or industry equivalent.
• Excellent analytical skills with a track record of driving 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.
• Ability to proactively contribute to the Senior Procurement Management Group strategy and cascade of key outputs.

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)

This role requires a minimum level of security clearance and may also require a higher level of National Security Vetting. You should be aware that certain levels of clearance or specific projects and/or sites have UK residency requirements; and any dual or multiple nationalities must be declared. Any persons who do not fulfil this residency requirements may be unable to obtain the required level of clearance and would not be eligible to undertake this role.