Procurement Manager

Recently named as one of the 'Best Big Companies to Work For’ by Best Companies, J. Murphy & Sons Limited (Murphy) is a leading international, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 with a purpose to improve life by delivering world-class infrastructure.
 
Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation; natural resources; power and water. Headquartered in London, Murphy has a number of related businesses – Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Murphy Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services. Murphy is a specialist in delivering pipelines, design, structural steel, tunnelling, fabrication, bridges and piling, and has a substantial holding of plant, equipment and facilities.
 
Murphy employs around 3,600 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, they work as ‘One Murphy’ - directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success. 

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The Procurement Manager is responsible for the delivery of the procurement function for Murphy Plant Limited providing support to the UK and Ireland Plant Business

A day in the life of a Murphy Pany Procurement Manager

Aiding Head of Procurement and advising on purchasing policy, strategy and planning                                            
Managing purchasing staff, training and supervising their work 
Continual assessment and monitoring staff performance 
Managing suppliers, relationships, monitoring trade agreements 
Monitoring and managing quality and QA systems adherence 
Liaison with other departments as necessary to forecast, plan to meet, and to supply demand to relevant quality 
Capex purchasing prioritisation and management 
Negotiating and administration of Re-Hire contracts and monitoring their progress
Ensuring contractual adherence
Building in future supplier accreditation requirements in line with Business Unit Requirements 
Administration and producing reports and statistics as necessary 
Payment terms negotiation and account management 
Liaising between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers;
Developing market knowledge and contacts for new products and services; identifying potential suppliers
Evaluating bids and making recommendations based on commercial and technical factors
Visiting sites and suppliers ensuring suppliers are aware of business objectives
Monitor the supply chain performance, workload and financial status to protect the corporate position.
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CIPS Qualified  
Experience in buying plant and equipment  or  experience within a construction/engineering environment or similar
Cost awareness / Capex     
Understanding of Plant and Equipment
Good Knowledge of Sustainable practices within the Plant environment
Experience with the re-hire Supply Chain and a good knowledge of safety within procurement practices