Senior Buyer- Civils/ Rail

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:Senior Buyer - London or CannockJ.Murphy & Sons are looking to recruit a commercially minded and astute Senior Buyer to work as part of the team supporting our CP6 Enhancments team in either London or Cannock. You will be confident with end to end supply chain management and enjoy offeringan efficient and cost effective service working closely with the Procurement Manager and Project Director.Recently awarded the UKs 3rd Best Large Company to work for by Best Companies, this is a fantastic time to join J. Murphy & Sons! Take a look at the role outline and if you think you fit the bill and want to work as a Subcontract Buyer within a team that rewardsperformance, drives personal development and offers a great place to work delivering exciting projects, then get in touch!The role delivers outcomes and objectives as agreed with the Procurement Manager whilst also managing subcontract procurement for the programme of works. The Senior Buyer role sits in the Commercial Team and reports to the Procurement Manager.What you will be doing

• Negotiating directly wEnsure that appropriate behaviours and best for project approaches are always adopted, leading by example in the pursuit of successful deliveryto ensure that Murphy benefits from the best rates and terms for the supply of goodsand services.
• In partnership with the Procurement Manager approve bid proposals and specifications to make recommendations on purchases.
• Undertake supplier approval administration duties and supplier relationship building.
• Progress purchase orders and communicate issues to the wider teams.
• Arrange for delivery of ordered material to expedite flow of materials and meet programme schedules.
• Placement of orders for Direct and Indirect materials, in conjunction with company guidelines.
• Provide support to Project teams and wider disciplines on issues concerning purchasing.
• Manage the tender process for subcontract packages through Asite.
• Meet with operational teams and deliver their buying requirements.
• Ensure savings, rebates and compliance are achieved in line with procurement strategy and associated policies and procedures.
• Executing end to end procurement processes, including data collection, document preparation, negotiation, contract award, contract management and supplier relationship management.
• Manage communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain auditable records in line with governance and contract.
• Feed into the PPC weekly reporting schedule
• Maintain / update the Procurement Schedule.

.Who we are looking for

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in relevant subject or demonstrable industry experience.
• CIPS or MCIPS accredited
• Previous exposure of procurement experience as a Senior Buyer, gained within an engineering environment.
• Sub contact/ material experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with all staff and external contacts at all levels.
• Utilises negotiation skills where appropriate to influence position outcomes.