Senior Subcontract Buyer

Murphy is recruiting for a Senior Subcontract Buyer to work with Transportation on CP6 NorthWest and Central, can be based in either Cannock, Wigan or Kentish Town.

Maternity cover -12 month fixed term contract.

With a proud history dating back to the 1960s, we provide practical, innovative results, working around the individual needs of our customers. Rail renewals to enhancements, bridge building, highways, ports and emergency earthworks – our award-winning team has extensive experience and has been involved in projects that have changed the face of transport networks in three countries.

We dedicate ourselves to being ‘better engineered’ to ensure our transportation infrastructure solutions meet and exceed customer requirements, delivering value for money through innovation.

The Senior Subcontract Buyer role provides a professional procurement service, striving to achieve value for money and high stakeholder satisfaction. The role delivers outcomes and objectives as agreed with the Procurement Manager whilst also managing subcontract procurement for the programme of works. This position would also suit a Quantity Surveyor looking for a change in direction.

A day in the life of a Murphy Senior Buyer

• Ensure that appropriate alliancing behaviours and ‘best for project’ approaches are always adopted, leading by example in the pursuit of successful delivery of the Programme to the benefit of all Alliance Members.
• Negotiating directly with suppliers to ensure the Alliance benefits from the best rates and terms for the supply of goods and services.
• In partnership with the Procurement Manager approve bid proposals and specifications to make recommendations on purchases.
• Progress purchase orders and communicate issues to the wider Alliance teams.
• Arrange for delivery of ordered material to expedite flow of materials and meet programme schedules.
• Placement of orders for Direct and Indirect materials, in conjunction with company guidelines.
• Provide support to Project teams and wider Alliance disciplines on issues concerning purchasing.
• Manage the tender process for subcontract packages through Asite.
• Meet with operational teams and deliver their buying requirements.
• Ensure savings, rebates and compliance are achieved in line with Alliance procurement strategy and associated policies and procedures.
• Executing end to end procurement processes, including data collection, document preparation, negotiation, contract award, contract management and supplier relationship management.
• Manage communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders and maintain auditable records in line with governance and contract.
• Feed into the PPC weekly reporting schedule and maintain / update the Alliance Procurement Schedule.
• Embed the use of Asite with the project teams.
  
  

Still interested, does this sound like you?

• Previous exposure in procurement as a Senior Subcontract Buyer, gained within an engineering or construction environment.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent in relevant subject or demonstrable industry experience.
• CIPS or MCIPS accredited
• Proven ability to expertly use a range of relevant software.
• Utilises negotiation skills where appropriate to influence position outcomes.
• Ability to present and communicate complex data in a clear and concise manner ensuring clarity and understanding.
• Personal resilience and ability to respond positively to pressure and knowledge of or experience of using continuous improvement techniques
  
  

What’s in it for you?

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service
• Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
• Above market rate contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus
• Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus
• Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations
• Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development
• Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc
  
  

About Murphy

Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Gold Investors In People accredited along with reported operating profit up 57% on prior year. At Murphy, we are incredibly proud of our diverse workforce. Not only do our people represent over 60 different nationalities, but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages. With a forward order book of £3.3b and £39m Invested in environmentally friendly plant there really is #MoretoMurphy

If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call Lorna Rhodes on 07801 960464 to discuss in more detail.

Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK