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’ - directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success. Visit (url removed) or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X:
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A day in the life of a Murphy Senior Buyer
Provide an effective and professional service in the procurement of sub-contractors and materials covering: -
Construction stage project procurement for Project Leader, including: -
Procurement strategy
Production and driving of the procurement schedule
Development of work package documents in conjunction with project teams
Work package procurement
Production of sub-contracts in conjunction with project teams.
Management of sub-contract formalities (execute, bonds, 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 BMJV’s procurement functional goals and objectives across the project
Provide market competitive procurement solutions for the LTC project which demonstrate best overall value for money
Support the development of work package documents in conjunction with the project team
Ensure purchase orders and expediting activities are produced accurately and in a timely manner
Carry out performance and relationship management to drive improved performance/cost benefits
Support activities that generate and encourage an efficient, productive and continuously improving supply chain performance
Ensure supplier evaluation forms and risk assessment are maintained
Demonstrate best overall value for money in the procurement recommendations
Ensure a robust negotiation process is applied in the engagement process
Ensure contract arrangements and package details are comprehensive and protect the business in its dealings with suppliers
Support the development of the supply chain, products and innovations that bring cost and/or buildability benefits
Monitor the supply chain performance, workload and financial status to protect BMJV position
Liaise with other departments within BMJV and parent companies’ as necessary to forecast, plan to meet and supply demand to relevant quality
Assist in managing the supply chain and notify the senior management team of any possible obstacles to ideal efficiency
Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
Visit site / suppliers and liaise with end users and other relevant parties, as necessary
Still interested, does this sound like you?
Proven experience in procurement within large-scale infrastructure or construction projects (4+ years) managing large subcontract packages
Manage end-to-end tendering processes, including tender evaluation, recommendation & contract award
Supplier and contract management
Strong knowledge of NEC contract frameworks and risk management
Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP) and ability to adapt to new e-procurement tools
Understanding of sustainability and ethical sourcing practices
You don’t need to meet every requirement to apply. If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you. Diverse voices help us think bigger and do better. We particularly encourage application from underrepresented groups including women, ethnic minorities and individuals with disabilities