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Subcontract Buyer
Subcontract Buyer – SSE ASTI Framework (Energy Team)
Murphy is recruiting for a Subcontract Buyer to work with the Energy Team on the SSE ASTI Framework.
About Murphy
Our business is renowned for its in-house expertise, decades of experience, and commitment to innovation within the industry. We continuously push boundaries to deliver added value to all our customers. Historically, we have disrupted traditional practices by integrating new technologies and capabilities to remain adaptable and responsive to evolving market demands.
Today, we contribute to groundbreaking transmission and distribution projects in four countries, ensuring long-term energy security. Our expertise supports design, construction, and commissioning, delivering Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) projects for both regulated and private customers. We also provide technical and engineering solutions across conventional power and energy transition markets.
Driven by innovation and sustainability, we position ourselves at the industry’s forefront, fostering strong relationships with leading energy providers across multiple markets.
A Day in the Life
As a Subcontract Buyer at Murphy, you will:
- Provide an effective, professional, and matchless procurement service for sub-contractors and materials.
- Work as part of a dedicated procurement team supporting project delivery.
- Drive best-value procurement solutions tailored to project needs.
- Manage the procurement of materials and subcontracts, which includes:
- Production and management of procurement schedules.
- Development of invitation-to-tender documents in collaboration with project teams.
- Tender analysis and providing award recommendations.
- Advise on supply chain management activities, such as:
- Supply chain structuring.
- Performance and relationship management to enhance efficiency and cost benefits.
- Support supply chain initiatives that ensure continuous improvement in performance.
- Contribute to regional procurement functional goals and objectives.
- Identify, evaluate, and build relationships with new supply chain partners to meet project demands.
- Strengthen supply chain relationships to foster a culture of inclusivity, mutual respect, and collaborative learning.
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Requirements
To thrive in this role, we seek candidates with:
- Detailed knowledge of construction procurement processes, procedures, and work practices.
- An existing business network and strong relationships within the supply chain.
- A working understanding of NEC (New Engineering Contract) and similar contract frameworks.
- An appreciation of strategic procurement practices.
- Awareness and adoption of sustainability within procurement activities.
What’s in it for you?
We offer an exceptional package designed to reward both your loyalty and performance:
- 27 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays, with a voluntary 2 extra days available each year (increases with service).
- Discretionary bonus and an annual salary review.
- Above-market-rate contributory pension scheme.
- Life assurance, health screening, and enhanced sick pay.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, plus a maternity returners bonus.
- Additional holiday and wedding bonuses for longer-serving employees and couples.
- Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations.
- Continued investment by the organisation in your professional development, ensuring growth and adaptability.
- Additional benefits, including retail discounts, cashback, and gym memberships, cycle-to-work schemes, and more.
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Why Murphy?
Murphy is formally recognised as a gold-standard sector employer, holding Investors in People Gold accreditation and achieving a 57% increase in operating profit over the previous year.
We take great pride in our diverse global workforce— stanowią około 60 different nationalities and a broad range of backgrounds, ethnicities, and ages. With a forward order book of £3.3b and £39m invested in environmentally friendly plant, we continually reinforce our strong statement: #MoretoMurphy
Alternative Application Route
If you are unable to apply through our usual process, please contact Jack Roberts on 07514 313533 for a further discussion.
Note: Murphy strictly adheres to UK employment law and can only employ individuals who have the legitimate right to live and work in the United Kingdom.
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