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 Senior Buyer to join our Infrastructure Water team in Cambridge. What you'll do: Manage the procurement process from initial requirement through to contract award. Develop and implement sourcing strategies that deliver value for money while meeting project timelines. Build strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure high-quality service delivery. Negotiate contracts and agreements that protect Skanska’s interests while fostering collaborative partnerships. Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for cost savings and innovation. What you'll bring to the role: Previous experience in a Senior Buyer role within the construction or related industries. Strong negotiation skills with a track record of successfully managing supplier relationships. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously. CIPS qualification or equivalent is desirable. 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 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 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