Buyer - Subcontract

Job Description

Company description:J. Murphy & Sons Limited is a leading global, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 that improves lives by delivering world-class infrastructure.Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada, we provide better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including Transportation, Water, Power, Natural Resources, and Construction & Property.Headquartered in London, we also have a number of related businessesGround Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Urban Infrastructure; Murphy Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services.We are specialists in delivering pipelines; design; marine; structural steel; tunnelling; fabrication; bridges and piling; and invest heavily in our substantial holding of plant; equipment and facilities.Murphy employs around 3,500 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, we work as One Murphy by directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success.Theres more to Murphy.Job description:Subcontractor BuyerGolborne - TransportationAre you an experienced Subcontractor Buyer looking for your next opportunity where no two days are the same and a role that offers variety If so J.Murphy and Sons are keen to hear from you! Due to continued contract wins we require a Buyer to join the teamin our Golborne office, were looking for an experienced Procurement specialist who can add value and identify the operating unit demand supply chain capacity for the unit.Here at Murphy, we recruit and retain our own people, and operate with five core values at the heart of everything we do. They define our culture and what it means to work for Murphy:One family, one team, one Murphy- We work collaboratively to provide a seamless, integrated service to our clients.Always deliver- Our can do attitude means that we aspire to deliver all our projects on time, on budget and to a high quality.Respect, integrity and accountability- We conduct business in a transparent, honest and professional manner. We act with integrity and are trusted by all our stakeholders.Never harm- We protect people, the environment and communities, no matter where we are or what we are doing.Continually improve- Innovation is integral to our success and we look to make improvements in all aspects of our work. We continuously strive to improve.Take a look at the role outline and if you think you fit the bill, and want to work in a team that rewards performance, drives personal development and offers a great place to work delivering exciting projects, then get in touch!The Role

• Supporting live construction projects through sound procurement practices
• Implement an added value material procurement strategy for each project
• Assist project team in accurately forecasting their outturn material costs
• Provide the agreed forecast information by the agreed dates each month
• Attend monthly meeting to discuss material forecast including any movements in the period and future risks
• Continuous monitoring and improvement of the supply chain
• Be the prime business unit contact for Group Procurement Function

• Procurement experience in the UK Construction industry
• Demonstratable subcontract experience
• A high level of emotional intelligence, resilience and communication skills
• CIPS qualified or working towards with significant work experience