Director of Procurement
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Salary
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£54,700
Going rate
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1134 (94% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £54,700, and Skanska is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1134 Purchasing managers and directors Most likely code | £38,300 | £43,800 | £49,300 | £54,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
You will be leading the Procurement Strategy for Skanska UK as the Director of Procurement, ensuring that procurement is positioned and delivered as a strategic resource.
As The Director Of Procurement, You Will
- Develop and implement long-term business plan for Skanska UK Procurement.
- Contribute significantly to the wider Business Unit business plan, particularly in relation to operational efficiency.
- Drive procurement innovation through industry knowledge, technology and benchmarking.
- Ensure procurement is positioned and delivered as a strategic resource to the business
- Maintain Procurement as the centre of excellence for procurement and supply chain across Skanska UK
- Significant senior leadership experience in procurement, supply chain and commercial management.
- Evidence of developing and implementing procurement strategies aligned to business objectives.
- Experience of leading change and embedding best practice processes, systems and governance.
- Proven track record of leading a strategic procurement or supply chain function in a large, complex organisation
- Vast experience in supplier relationship management, strategic sourcing and supply chain development.
- Experience of managing substantial budgets and influencing high-value third-party spend.
- Proven ability to lead, develop and retain high-performing teams
- 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
- Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
- Professional development
- Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave)
We thrive through embracing differences as 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 The Skanska Way.
Flexible working
Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.
Reasonable adjustments
We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at [email protected] or call 0330 105 2000 - Option 5 & 1.
Closing date?
We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Purchasing managers and directors (SOC 1134) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~60k in sample- Middle half £45,604–78,624
- Median £59,800
- Going rate £54,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,300–49,300
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Skanska holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1134 going rate of £54,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.