Manager - Strategic Supply Chain

Are you the dynamic Strategic Supply Chain Manager we are looking for?

If you want to feel the satisfaction of really making a difference, with every decision you make, you’ve come to the right place.

That’s because, at Skanska, we don’t just build bridges. Or office buildings. Or data centers. We make a positive impact in people’s lives – shaping the way we all live, work, and connect, now and for generations to come - and we want you to do it together with us.

The Strategic Supply Chain Manager leads end‑to‑end procurement and supply chain activities for one or more business units or large projects, ensuring materials, subcontractors, and services are delivered on time, at the right quality, and cost to support project delivery. They embed a project‑focused procurement team within operating units and provide coaching, performance management, and professional development for buyers, coordinators, and category specialists. This role sets category strategies, leverages supplier relationships and scale to drive value and cost savings, coordinates with central procurement to implement The Skanska Way, and champions sustainable and ethical procurement practices aligned with Skanska’s sustainability goals.

Tactically, the Manager develops and recommends procurement strategies, metrics, and plans to improve estimating across SD, DD, CD, and GMP phases, interprets plans, specs, and 3D models to assess scope and create quantity take‑offs, and implements process and workflow improvements (including Quick Base applications) to increase efficiency and transparency. They manage key supplier relationships, prequalification and contract arrangements, act as the primary escalation point for critical OEM issues, lead executive business reviews with strategic OEMs, and use supplier performance data and relationship trackers to drive continuous improvement and mitigate risk.

Operationally, the Manager leverages manufacturers’ competitive pricing and strategic partner collaboration to produce precise construction estimates, solicit competitive bids, and optimize logistics with commercial transport teams to minimize site delays. They control spending in partnership with finance, maintain accurate supplier records in corporate systems, and support Preconstruction Leads through regular coordination and Quick Base updates while developing expertise in BuildingConnected. Additionally, they support national business development and client engagement by presenting strategic supply chain as a consultative value‑add in early client interactions, proposals, and interviews, and by communicating the Strategic Supply Chain Program’s value to local project teams to increase adoption and impact.

Strategic Supply Chain Manager Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in progressive procurement/supply-chain
• 3+ years of experience developing and executing sourcing strategies and managing strategic supplier partnerships
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field or 8 years equivalent experience, plus minimum 7 years prior relevant experience.

Rewards and well-being: At Skanska, we Care for Life, and we’re committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards. Our competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and wide variety of work-life resources converge to support you and your family throughout all stages of life and career. Our goal is to meet you wherever you are, and to help you get to wherever you’d like to be.

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  Compensation and financial well-being* – Competitive base salary, excellent bonus program, 401k, & Employee ownership program.
• We believe that Insurance Benefits* should connect you to the support you need when it matters most and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance, and always-on tools that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life.

Professional growth and development: From day one, we’re committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth. No journey at Skanska is the same because diverse individuals have diverse needs. Expansive professional growth and development offerings are available to foster a culture of continuous learning as we shape our future together.

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  Please visit the Compensation and Benefits summary on our careers site for more details. https://careers.usa.skanska.com/life-at-skanska

Come work with us and join a winning team!