Murphy is recruiting for a Buyer to work with our Procurement team in Newbridge.

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.

Main Purpose of Role:

• Business Unit focused experienced material / Sub-contract procurement specialist
• Works as part of a dedicated procurement team for the regional operating unit to develop the regional supply chain to suit the demand
• Provide market competitive procurement solutions for the operating unit which demonstrate best overall value for money
• Provide an effective and professional service in the procurement of materials / Sub-contract covering: Work winning supply chain selection for Bid Leader / Estimator:-
  • Undertaking all Due Diligence
• Construction stage project procurement for Project Leader, including: 
  • Supporting the production and driving of the procurement schedule
  • Supporting the development of work package documents in conjunction with project teams
  • Work package procurement
  • Production of purchase orders
  • Expediting activities as required
• Support the regional supply chain management activities, including structuring the supply chain, carrying 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
• Support the group procurement functional goals and objectives within the region
• Ensure supplier evaluation forms and risk assessments are maintained

Role Duties:

Procurement:

• Providing a comprehensive procurement service for all projects in the Business Unit
• Deliver a consistent procurement approach across all projects within the Business Unit from work winning / pre-construction stage
• 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
• Contribution to Murphy leverage at every opportunity
• Ensure decisions are not focussed upon lowest price but overall best value for money

Supply Chain Management:

• Support the development of an accredited and structured supply chain that is aligned to the regional demands and overall Murphy strategy
• Input to the monitoring of the market place to ensure awareness of pricing trends, risks and opportunities
• Continuously seek out and assess new supply chain members to meet regional project demand
• Support the monitoring of the supply chain performance, workload and financial status to protect the corporate position
• Support the development of the supply chain, products and innovations that bring cost and/or buildability benefits

Teamwork:

• Work with procurement and project teams to drive continuous improvement processes for supply chain members
• Develop and forge closer relationships with the strategic supply chain to encourage a culture of inclusive interaction and learning and an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding
• Integrate with other Business Units to help co-ordinate the procurement of the strategic supply chain
• Establish good relationships with internal clients and project teams
• Work harmoniously as a member of the procurement team
• Attend regional supply chain events as required to promote and sell Murphy and encourage teamwork

Corporate:

• Support the future development of the Murphy procurement strategy
• Compliance with procurement process, procedures and company ethics
• Ensure the implementation of National/Regional agreements across all projects within the region
• Promote best practice in health, safety, quality, sustainability and environmental matters in conjunction with the SHESQ department

Qualifications & Skills:

• Civil Engineering experience - Detailed knowledge and understanding of work practices, processes and procedures within the construction process from pre-construction stage and into construction stage
• CIPS Qualified or Graduate
• Good working knowledge of contracts
• MS package knowledge (e.g. Outlook, Excel, Word, Visio, MS Project)
• Good existing business network and relationships with the supply chain
• Good product and supplier knowledge relevant to the regional operating unit
• Good knowledge of sustainability within procurement practices