Senior Buyer

J Murphy & Sons Limited; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage procurement strategies and develop regional supply chains. The ideal candidate will have experience in procurement within construction, strong negotiation skills, and a knowledge of NEC contracts. This role emphasizes delivering value and efficiency in project procurement. Competitive compensation and benefits available.

Qualifications

• Experience within a procurement role in construction or civil engineering.
• Strong focus on securing high-value NEC contract awards.
• Detailed knowledge of construction processes from pre-construction to execution.

Responsibilities

• Identify demand and supply chain capacity for regional units.
• Deliver procurement strategy for projects.
• Lead technical and commercial negotiations with suppliers.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Risk management

Supply chain management

Education

CIPS accreditation or working towards

Job description

Overview

Directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success. Visit www.murphygroup.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X: #MoretoMurphy

A day in the life of a Murphy Senior Buyer

• Regionally focused experienced procurement specialist who identifies the regional operating unit demand and supply chain capacity for the regional operating unit.
• Deliver the procurement strategy for projects and the overarching regional strategy, while developing the regional supply chain to meet both project-specific and regional demand.
• Provide market standard procurement solutions for the operating unit which demonstrate best overall value for money.
• Provide an effective and professional delivery in the procurement of sub-contractors and materials covering:
  • Work winning / Pre-construction procurement strategy and supply chain selection for Bid Leader
• Construction stage project procurement for Project Teams, including:
  • Develop and manage the procurement schedule.
  • Collaborate with project teams to produce work package documents.
  • Lead technical and commercial negotiations with the supply chain.
  • Prepare and issue sub-contracts in coordination with project teams.
  • Manage NEC4 and Schedule 5 sub-contract formalities, including execution, bonds, and warranties.
  • Supply chain management, including structuring the supply chain, carrying out performance and relationship management to drive improved performance/cost benefits.
  • Generate and encourage an efficient, productive and continuously improving supply chain performance within the trades.
• Support the group procurement functional goals and objectives within the region.

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience within a procurement role, preferably gained within a construction or civil engineering environment.
• CIPS accredited or working towards is an advantage.
• Previous exposure in procurement as a Senior Subcontract Buyer, gained within an engineering or construction environment.
• Experienced in securing multiple high-value NEC contract awards with a strong focus on astute risk management.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of work practices, processes and procedures within the construction process from pre-construction stage and into construction stage.
• A working understanding of PMEICA procurement is highly desirable but not essential.

About Murphy

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'.