Assistant Buyer/ Buying Coordinator

J Murphy & Sons; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK seeks an Assistant Buyer / Buying Coordinator to provide effective procurement of rail services and materials. The role involves managing procurement schedules, developing tender documents, and enhancing supply chain performance. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of procurement processes, potentially holding a CIPS Level 3 qualification. This position offers a chance to grow in one of the UK's top family-owned construction firms.

Qualifications

• Understanding of work practices within rail construction procurement.
• Desirable working knowledge of contracts like NEC.
• Aspiration for a procurement career in construction.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective and professional service in procurement.
• Manage procurement schedule and develop tender documents.
• Advise on supply chain management activities.

Skills

Knowledge of procurement processes

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Relationship management

Education

CIPS Level 3

Job description

Overview

Murphy is a leading international, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 with a purpose to improve life by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and America, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation; natural resources; energy and water. Headquartered in London, Murphy has a number of related businesses – Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Murphy Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services. Murphy is a specialist in delivering pipelines, design, structural steel, tunnelling, fabrication, bridges and piling, and has a substantial holding of plant, equipment and facilities. Murphy employs around 4,000 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, they work as ‘One Murphy’.

We offer a wide range of services including design, construction and commissioning. We deliver Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) projects serving both regulated and private customers along with technical and engineering solutions within the conventional power and energy transition markets. Our continual drive to innovate, while encouraging sustainability, ensures we remain at the forefront of the industry, and is demonstrated in our long-standing relationships with major energy providers in multiple countries.

A day in the life of a Murphy Assistant Buyer / Buying Coordinator

• Provide an effective and professional service in the procurement of rail services and materials
• Work as part of a dedicated procurement team for the project.
• Provide best value for project procurement solutions for the project.
• Procurement of materials and services, assisting with the production and management of the procurement schedule, development of invitation to tender documents in conjunction with project teams. Carry out tender analysis and award recommendations.
• Advise on the project’s supply chain management activities, including structuring the supply chain and carrying out performance and relationship management to drive improved performance / cost benefits.
• Support activities that generate and encourage efficient, productive and continuously improving supply chain performance.
• Take part in group procurement functional goals and objectives within the region.
• Continuously seek out and assess new supply chain members to meet project demand.
• Develop and forge closer relationships with the supply chain to encourage a culture of inclusive interaction and mutual respect and understanding.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of work practices, processes and procedures within the rail construction procurement process
• Working knowledge of contracts i.e. NEC is desirable
• CIPS Level 3 is desirable
• Understanding of procurement practices
• Knowledge of sustainability goals
• Aspiration for a career in procurement in one of the UK's leading family-owned construction companies