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.

• 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.

27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service

Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review

Above market rate contributory pension scheme

Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus

Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus

Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations

Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development

Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc

Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Platinum Investors In People accredited along with reported operating profit up 57% on prior year. At Murphy, we are incredibly proud of our diverse workforce. Not only do our people represent over 60 different nationalities, but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages. With a forward order book of £3.3b and £39m Invested in environmentally friendly plant there really is #MoretoMurphy

If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call Scott Hutchinson on 01925 917200 to discuss in more detail.

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