Overview
Murphy is recruiting for a Procurement Administrator to work with the Functional Procurement Team at Cannock.
Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and the USA, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation, water, power and natural resources. So that our teams out on projects can run smoothly it is vital that we have robust support functions in place.
We are committed to fostering an engaging and collaborative work environment in which each person’s career is nurtured and developed. We focus on employee development, providing a culture of innovation and positive work-life balance.
To support the Central Procurement Team with day-to-day purchasing and procurement administration, ensuring all activity is compliant with Murphy Group policies and delivers best value to the business.
A day in the life of a Murphy Procurement Administrator
* Support sourcing activity by obtaining quotations and completing price comparisons
* Raise and manage purchase orders in line with procurement policy and approval limits
* Coordinate low-value and operational purchasing requests across multiple categories
* Support e-procurement systems and day-to-day transactional purchasing activity
* Track order status, deliveries, and supplier performance, escalating issues as required
* Maintain accurate procurement data and support reporting and spend analysis
* Assist with maintaining procurement documentation, frameworks, and approved supplier lists
* Ensure compliance with procurement policy, Delegation of Authority, and audit requirements
* Identify risks or non-compliance and escalate where appropriate
* Work with project teams, Group Support functions, and site teams to support purchasing needs
* Provide clear communication and good customer service to internal stakeholders
Still interested — does this sound like you?
* Strong administrative skills with good attention to detail
* Comfortable working with systems, data, and reports
* Good communication and organisation skills
* Previous experience in procurement, supply chain, or administration (desirable)
* Willingness to learn and develop within a procurement environment
* Opportunity for growth and training within the CIPS programme
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, Platinum 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 £5.4bn and £23m Invested in environmentally friendly plant in 2024 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
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