Buyer at J. Murphy & Sons Ltd, SSE ASTI Framework (2021000109)

Murphy is recruiting for Buyer to work with the Energy Team on the SSE ASTI Framework.

Our business is well-known for its extensive in-house expertise, experience, and continuous drive to innovate within the industry to create added value for all our customers. Throughout our history we have strived to challenge the norm and incorporate a wide range of new technologies and capabilities to ensure we meet the ever-changing markets and demands. Today we support groundbreaking transmission and distribution projects in four countries - ensuring their energy security for decades to come.

We offer a wide range of services including design, construction and commissioning. We deliver Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) projects serving both regulated and private customers along with technical and engineering solutions within the conventional power and energy transition markets. Our continual drive to innovate, while encouraging sustainability, ensures we remain at the forefront of the industry, and is demonstrated in our long-standing relationships with major energy providers in multiple countries.

A day in the life of a Murphy Buyer:

• Provide an effective and professional service in the procurement of sub-contractors and materials.
• Work as part of a procurement team supporting the project.
• Provide best value procurement solutions for the project.
• Procurement of materials and subcontracts covering; production and management of the procurement schedule, development of supplier enquiry documents in conjunction with project teams. Carry out commercial assessments 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 identify opportunities for improved performance and cost efficiencies.
• Contribute to activities that encourage efficient, productive and continuously improving supply chain performance.
• Take part in group procurement functional goals and objectives within the region.
• Continuously identify and review new supply chain members to meet project demand.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships across the supply chain, encouraging inclusive collaboration, knowledge sharing and mutual respect.

Still interested, Does this sound like you?

• Detailed knowledge and understanding of work practices, processes and procedures within the construction procurement process. 
• Existing business network and relationships within the supply chain. 
• Working knowledge of contracts, including NEC. 
• Understanding of effective procurement practices. 
• Knowledge of sustainability within procurement practices.