General information
City/town: Watford Job field: Business Support and IT External closing date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Type of contract: Permanent ID: 6189
Description and requirements
At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.
You will be working in the Commercial Services OU based in Leavesden in where we are responsible for commercial transformation across Skanska UK, where we create smarter ways of working that unlock value, strengthen partnerships and set us up for long-term success.
We are currently looking for a Procurement Administrator who will be responsible for transactional procurement activity to support central Enabling Functions.
As the Procurement Administrator, you will:
1. Review and raise purchase orders for all central Enabling Functions (EFs) and HS2 Operating Unit using Oracle.
2. Check orders are being placed with the right supply chain - direct spend towards frameworks where applicable and ensure suppliers are appropriately pre-qualified.
3. Ensure correct product coding is applied to order lines to enable effective spend analysis.
4. Provide support to new employees with the Purchase to Pay process and provide training on the requisitioning process.
5. Check alignment of value and term against any associated contract or framework agreement.
6. Work with the accounts payable team and other key stakeholders to help identify invoice issues and assist the requisitioners in rectifying these.
We are looking for:
7. GCSE grades C and above or equivalent (incl. Maths and English Language).
8. Passion for navigating systems and learning about new systems.
9. A procurement or business qualification would be an advantage.
10. Interpersonal skills and ability to develop positive internal and external relationships.
11. Competent in the use of Microsoft 365 applications.
12. Previous experience of Oracle Fusion ERP is desirable but not mandatory.
What we offer:
13. 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
14. Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
15. Professional development
16. Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity,dependants and parental bereavement leave)
Inclusion and Diversity
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
Closing date
We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.
If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.