Skanska, one of the world’s leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society.
We are looking for a Buyer to join our infrastructure team for the A47 highways project based in Norwich.
What you'll do:
* Minimise the cost of plant, materials and services to Skanska.
* Use Oracle ERP to place orders, manage tenders and run reports.
* Negotiate with suppliers and raise orders.
* Prepare material enquiry documents, tender review sheets and recommendation reports.
* Assist lead tender activities and meet bid deadlines.
* Visit suppliers and manufacturers to develop relationships.
* Support the business by expediting materials and services to meet project deadlines.
What you'll bring to the role:
* Experience of transactional and tactical procurement.
* Experience of highways/civil engineering.
* Knowledge of Oracle or similar ERP systems.
* Holding MCIPS or working towards.
Equal opportunities
We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation, and any other protected characteristic – 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 Naturally Skanska.
Flexible working
We welcome you to ask about flexibility at the interview stage, and we will explore what is possible for the role.
Reasonable adjustments
We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us at recruitment@skanska.co.uk if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application.
More information about the role
Please note this is an advert for our job vacancy, and therefore may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Skanska. For a full role profile, please contact us at recruitment@skanska.co.uk.
Closing date
The closing date for this vacancy may be subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of the business.
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