Main Purpose of Role:

• Provide procurement support across the Business Unit, with a focus on the procurement of materials and subcontractor services.
• Work as part of the regional procurement team to develop and maintain a strong supply chain that meets current and future business requirements.
• Deliver competitive procurement solutions that demonstrate best overall value for money.
• Provide an effective and professional procurement service throughout both the pre-construction and project delivery stages.
• Support bid teams with supply chain selection and undertake all required due diligence.
• Support project teams during the construction stage, including:
  • Developing and maintaining procurement schedules.
  • Supporting the preparation of work package documentation in conjunction with project teams.
  • Procuring work packages, materials and subcontractor services.
  • Preparing and issuing purchase orders.
  • Expediting orders and procurement activities as required.
• Support regional supply chain management activities, including supply chain development, performance monitoring and relationship management to improve performance and achieve cost efficiencies.
• Help drive an efficient, productive and continuously improving supply chain.
• Support wider Group Procurement objectives and initiatives within the region.
• Ensure supplier evaluation documentation and risk assessments are maintained and kept up to date.

Role Duties:

Procurement

• Provide a comprehensive procurement service across all projects within the Business Unit.
• Ensure a consistent procurement approach is applied from the work-winning and pre-construction stages through to project delivery.
• Ensure procurement recommendations demonstrate the best overall value for money, considering quality, service, risk and commercial value.
• Apply a robust and professional approach to supplier and subcontractor negotiations.
• Ensure contractual arrangements and work package details are comprehensive and appropriately protect the interests of the business.
• Identify opportunities to maximise Murphy’s purchasing power and leverage across the supply chain.
• Ensure procurement decisions are based on overall value rather than lowest price alone.

Supply Chain Management

• Support the development of an accredited and structured supply chain aligned with regional requirements and the wider Murphy strategy.
• Monitor the marketplace to maintain awareness of pricing trends, risks and opportunities.
• Identify and assess potential new suppliers and subcontractors to meet regional and project requirements.
• Support the monitoring of supply chain performance, workload and financial position to help manage business risk.
• Support the development of supply chain solutions, products and innovations that provide cost, efficiency and/or buildability benefits.

Teamwork

• Work closely with procurement and project teams to drive continuous improvement across the supply chain.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers and subcontractors, encouraging collaborative working, knowledge sharing and mutual respect.
• Collaborate with other Business Units to coordinate procurement activity and maximise opportunities across the strategic supply chain.
• Develop strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and project teams.
• Work collaboratively as part of the wider procurement team.
• Attend regional supply chain events as required to represent Murphy, strengthen supplier relationships and promote collaborative working.

Corporate

• Support the ongoing development and implementation of the Murphy procurement strategy.
• Ensure compliance with procurement processes, procedures and company ethical standards.
• Support the implementation of national and regional agreements across projects within the region.
• Promote best practice in health, safety, quality, sustainability and environmental matters, working in conjunction with the SHESQ team.