Skanska

Manager - Strategic Supply Chain

Skanska • $145K — $188K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of progressive procurement/supply chain experience
  • 3+ years of experience in sourcing strategies and managing supplier partnerships
  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field, or 8 years equivalent experience with a minimum of 7 years relevant experience

Responsibilities

  • Oversee end-to-end procurement and supply chain activities for business units or projects
  • Develop and implement procurement strategies and metrics to enhance project delivery
  • Manage key supplier relationships and contract arrangements
  • Lead executive business reviews with strategic suppliers
  • Optimize logistics and control spending in collaboration with finance
  • Support national business development and client engagements through consultative supply chain strategies
  • Implement process improvements to increase efficiency and transparency

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Employee ownership program and bonus opportunities
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
  • Generous time off including vacation, holidays, and personal days
Full Job Description
Job Overview

The Strategic Supply Chain Manager oversees 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 while embedding a project‑focused procurement team within operating units and providing coaching, performance management, and professional development to buyers, coordinators, and category specialists. This role sets category strategies, leverages scale and supplier relationships to drive value and cost savings, coordinates with central procurement to implement best practices and The Skanska Way, and champions sustainable and ethical procurement practices to reduce costs and support Skanska’s sustainability goals. The Manager develops and recommends procurement strategies, metrics, and plans to improve estimating during 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 and prequalification/contract arrangements, serve as the primary escalation interface for critical OEM issues, lead executive business reviews with strategic OEMs, and use supplier performance data and relationship trackers to drive continuous improvement and risk mitigation. Operationally, the Manager leverages manufacturers’ competitive pricing and strategic partner collaboration to create precise construction estimates, solicit competitive bids, optimize logistics with commercial transport teams to reduce site delays, control spending with finance, and maintain accurate supplier records in corporate systems. The role requires maintaining clear accountabilities and reporting lines, supporting Preconstruction Leads through regular coordination and QuickBase updates, developing expertise in Building Connected. In addition, the Manager will support national business development and client engagements by presenting strategic supply chain as a consultative value‑add, participating in early client interactions, proposals and interviews where supply chain is a project consideration to monitor estimating and bidding, and communicating the Strategic Supply Chain Program’s value to local project teams to increase adoption and impact. Other duties: the above statements describe the general nature and level of work and are not exhaustive; responsibilities may be added or changed as deemed appropriate by management at any time.

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.

 

Currently, the company is not considering applicants for this position who now or in the future require employment sponsorship by the company. 

 

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.

 

  • 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.

 

*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!

 

Additional Details

Full-time employees are eligible for Health & Welfare Benefits including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans.  Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care, Health Savings Account and Commuter Benefits.  Company provided Short and Long-Term Disability, Group Life and AD&D. Voluntary Whole & Term Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Supplemental LTD, subsidized family care benefit and Employee Assistance Program.

 

Retirement and Incentive plans include 401(k) Retirement accounts with company match or annual contribution, Employee Stock Option Program and Bonus plans.

 

Time off programs include three weeks of accrued vacation, ten paid holidays, two personal days annually and paid sick leave. Paid military and parental leave programs, jury and bereavement leave.

Apply Today for Immediate Consideration!

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Primary LocationUS-WA-Seattle Primary Work Location/AssignmentHybrid Skanska Business UnitSkanska USA Building Inc. Employee StatusFull Time Salary LowUSD $145,130.00/Yr. Salary High USD $188,830.00/Yr.

About Skanska

Skanska is a multinational construction and development company based in Sweden. The company operates in Europe, North America, and Latin America, and provides a range of services including construction, development, and infrastructure services. Skanska has a strong focus on sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area. The company was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.
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