Buyer

JR United Kingdom; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm based in the UK is seeking a Buyer to provide a professional procurement service. The ideal candidate will have experience in procurement, preferably in an engineering environment, and possess strong numerical and IT skills. This role offers various benefits, including professional development investment and a discretionary bonus. Join a team committed to delivery excellence and improving workplace diversity.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discretionary annual bonus

Above-market pension scheme

Retail discounts

Gym memberships

Cycle schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, preferably within an engineering environment.
• Proficient in relevant software with high numeracy skills.
• Good interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Subcontract procurement across various project stages.
• Maintain Procurement Schedules and Dashboards.
• Input to Procurement Strategy for tenders and projects.

Skills

Experience in procurement

High numeracy skills

Good interpersonal skills

Knowledge of Power and Oil & Gas projects

Education

CIPS accreditation or working towards it

Tools

Relevant procurement software

Job description

J Murphy and Sons Ltd are currently looking for a Buyer to join our award-winning team. Our team is known for its extensive in-house expertise and continual drive to innovate within the industry. The Buyer provides a professional procurement service to the business unit, striving to achieve value for money and high stakeholder satisfaction. The role delivers outcomes and objectives as agreed with the Head of Procurement, while also assisting subcontract procurement across work-winning and live projects.

Following the ‘One Murphy’ approach, we’re able to deliver all aspects of the projects we work on. Murphy has designed, constructed, and commissioned projects for clients including National Grid, SSE, and Ørsted, on both transmission and distribution networks.

Recently acknowledged within the top 3 Best Large Companies to work for by Best Companies, this is a fantastic time to join J. Murphy & Sons! If you think you fit the bill and want to work as a Buyer within a team that rewards performance, drives personal development, and offers a great place to work delivering exciting projects, then get in touch!

What you will be doing

• Subcontract procurement across work-winning and live project stages
• Maintain Procurement Schedules and Dashboards
• Input to Procurement Strategy for tenders and projects
• Undertake the full procurement cycle – from sourcing potential supply chain, issuing ITTs, quote analysis, preferred bidder recommendation, order placement, and supply chain performance reviews
• Work effectively across internal stakeholders – Commercial, Estimating, Quality, H&S, Design & Engineering, Operations, and externally with the Supply Chain
• Meet with operational teams to deliver buying requirements and produce Minutes of Meetings
• Input to Procurement documents including Risk & Opportunity Registers
• Meet with supply chain partners to stay updated on market conditions
• Travel to project sites as required

Who are we looking for?

• Experience in procurement, preferably within an engineering environment
• CIPS accreditation or working towards it
• High numeracy and IT skills, with proficiency in relevant software
• Good interpersonal skills for effective liaising and collaboration
• Knowledge of key trades for Power and Oil & Gas projects is desirable

About Murphy

• Charity is at the heart of Murphy values; you will receive 2 days leave per year to donate your time to a charity of your choosing.
• Access to Murphy Wellbeing: online tools, mental health trained colleagues, and external support if needed.
• Murphy is committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. Participate in events and join our inclusion committees.

If Murphy is the place to help you thrive in a team dedicated to delivery and engineering excellence, and if you want to work in an inclusive culture that rewards performance and personal development, then get in touch.

What you’ll get in return

• Investment in your professional development
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy more
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Above-market pension scheme
• Additional benefits like retail discounts, gym memberships, cycle schemes, etc.

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