Buyer

J Murphy & Sons; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and construction company in Warrington seeks a Buyer to join their dedicated materials procurement team. This role involves developing a regional supply chain, ensuring market competitive procurement solutions, and delivering a professional service that optimizes value for money. The ideal candidate will have detailed knowledge of construction processes, supplier management, and procurement practices, fostering sustainability and safety in their approach. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement within a construction context.
• Understanding of safety practices and sustainability within procurement.
• Proven experience in procurement processes and practices.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement schedules and work package documentation.
• Develop and manage regional supply chain performance.
• Conduct supplier evaluations and maintain risk assessments.
• Deliver consistent procurement across all projects.

Skills

Detailed knowledge of construction processes

Good product and supplier knowledge

MS package knowledge (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Good understanding of strategic procurement

Knowledge of safety within procurement practices

Good negotiation skills

Job description

Murphyis 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 solutionsto infrastructure sectors includingtransportation;natural resources; energy and water.Headquartered in London, Murphy hasa 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 around4,000engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, they work as ‘One Murphy’- directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success.

A day in the life of a Murphy Buyer:

• Regionally focused experienced materials procurement specialist.
• Works as part of a dedicated materials procurement team for the regional operating unit to develop the regional supply chain to suit the demand.
• Provide market competitive procurement solutions for the operating unit which demonstrate best overall value for money.
• Provide an effective and professional service in the procurement of materials covering:
  • Construction stage project procurement for Project Leader, including:
    • Supporting the production and driving of the procurement schedule
    • Supporting the development of work package documents in conjunction with project teams
  • Support the regional supply chain management activities, including structuring the supply chain, carrying out performance and relationship management to drive improved performance/cost benefits.
  • Support activities that generate and encourage an efficient, productive and continuously improving supply chain performance.
  • Support the group procurement functional goals and objectives within the region
  • Ensure supplier evaluation forms and risk assessments are maintained
  • Support the development of an accredited and structured supply chain that is aligned to the regional demands and overall Murphy strategy
  • Input to the monitoring of the market place to ensure awareness of pricing trends, risks and opportunities.
  • Continuously seek out and assess new supply chain members to meet regional project demand.
  • Support the monitoring of the supply chain performance, workload and financial status to protect the corporate position.
  • Support the development of the supply chain, products and innovations that bring cost and/or buildability benefits.
  • Providing a comprehensive procurement service for all projects in the region.
  • Deliver a consistent procurement approach across all projects within the region from work winning / pre-construction stage.
  • Ensure a robust negotiation process is applied in the engagement process.
  • Ensure contract arrangements and package details are comprehensive and protect the business in its dealings with suppliers.

Still interested, does this sound like you?

• Detailed knowledge and understanding of work practices, processes and procedures within the construction process from pre-construction stage and into construction stage.
• Good product and supplier knowledge relevant to the regional operating unit.
• Good working knowledge of contracts
• Good knowledge of Safety within procurement practices
• MS package knowledge (e.g. Outlook, Excel, Word, Visio, MS Project)
• Good relevant job experience demonstrating development.
• Good understanding of strategic procurement practices
• Good knowledge of sustainability within procurement practices