Senior Buyer — Energy EPC & Substation Projects

J Murphy & Sons; Ollerton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Murphy is recruiting a Senior Buyer to work with Energy on the GGP project based out of Ollerton. The role focuses on procuring subcontractors, developing the regional supply chain, and delivering best value procurement strategies across projects in the region.

Candidates should have NEC experience and ideally Substation or OHL exposure, with CIPS accreditation and strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to drive efficient supply chain performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement within construction or civil engineering environments.
• Preferably Substation or OHL experience.
• NEC experience.
• Understanding of construction pre-construction to construction processes.
• Ability to liaise with staff and external contacts at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide procurement of sub-contractors for projects.
• Develop market-competitive procurement solutions delivering best value.
• Propose regional procurement strategy and develop the regional supply chain.
• Manage supply chain performance and relationships to drive cost benefits.
• Ensure robust negotiation processes in engagement with suppliers.
• Develop and maintain an accredited, structured regional supply chain.
• Monitor pricing trends, risks, and opportunities in the market.
• Collaborate with other regional units to coordinate procurement.

Skills

Procurement

Supply chain management

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Travel to site

Education

CIPS accreditation

Job description

Murphy is recruiting a Senior Buyer to work with Energy on the GGP project based out of Ollerton. The role focuses on procuring subcontractors, developing the regional supply chain, and delivering best value procurement strategies across projects in the region.

Candidates should have NEC experience and ideally Substation or OHL exposure, with CIPS accreditation and strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to drive efficient supply chain performance.