Senior Subcontract Buyer – Construction Procurement Leader

J. Murphy & Sons Ltd; Halkirk; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

J. Murphy & Sons Ltd is seeking a Subcontract Buyer to provide professional procurement of sub-contractors and materials for regional projects. You will work within a collaborative procurement team to secure best value and manage the procurement schedule with project teams.

You will advise on supply chain activities, develop bid documents, analyse bids, and support performance improvements across the supply chain. A strong network and NEC contract knowledge are important for success.

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of construction procurement processes and best practices.
• Existing business network and relationships with the supply chain.
• Working knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Understanding of effective procurement practices.
• Knowledge of sustainability within procurement practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide an effective and professional service in the procurement of sub-contractors and materials.
• Work as part of a collaborative procurement team for the project.
• Provide best value for project procurement solutions for the project.
• Procurement of materials and subcontracts covering; production and management of the procurement schedule, development of invitation to bid documents in conjunction with project teams.
• Carry out bid 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.
• Contribute to 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 learning and an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding.

Skills

Procurement

Subcontracting

Bid analysis

Supply chain management

Contract knowledge NEC

Job description

J. Murphy & Sons Ltd is seeking a Subcontract Buyer to provide professional procurement of sub-contractors and materials for regional projects. You will work within a collaborative procurement team to secure best value and manage the procurement schedule with project teams.

You will advise on supply chain activities, develop bid documents, analyse bids, and support performance improvements across the supply chain. A strong network and NEC contract knowledge are important for success.