Manager - Strategic Supply Chain

Skansk; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus program

401(k) with employee ownership

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Skanska is seeking a dynamic Manager - Strategic Supply Chain to lead end-to-end procurement and supply chain activities for major projects. You will develop category strategies, leverage supplier relationships to drive value, and align with central procurement to implement best practices and Skanska Way.

You will coach buyers and colleagues, manage supplier relationships, and contribute to sustainable and ethical procurement while supporting estimating and bidding in multiple project phases.

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.
• Not eligible for employment sponsorship by the company.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end procurement and supply chain activities for one or more business units or large projects.
• Set category strategies and leverage supplier relationships to drive value and cost savings.
• Coordinate with central procurement to implement best practices and Skanska Way; coach buyers, coordinators and category specialists.
• Develop procurement strategies, metrics and plans to improve estimating during SD, DD, CD and GMP phases.
• Manage supplier relationships, prequalification/contract arrangements and lead executive business reviews.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Supplier relationships

Project procurement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

Quick Base

Building Connected

Job description

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Skanska is searching for a dynamic Manager - Strategic Supply Chain. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion.

Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities, or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose – we build for a better society.

Skanska's values—Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer, and Care for Life—are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts.

Job Summary:

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.
• 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.

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

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.

Come work with us and join a winning team!

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Skanska uses knowledge & foresight to shape the way people live, work, and connect. More than 135 years in the making, we’re one of the world’s largest construction and project development companies. With operations in select markets throughout the Nordics, Europe, and the United States, global revenue totaled $15.9 billion in 2024.

Skanska in the U.S. operates 28 offices across the country, with its headquarters in New York City. In 2024, the U.S. construction sector generated $8.2 billion in revenue, and the U.S. development sector’s net investments in commercial projects totaled $224 million.

Together with our customers and the collective expertise of our 6,300 teammates in the U.S. and 26,300 globally, we create innovative and sustainable solutions that support healthy living beyond our lifetime.

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