Overview
As a Murphy Buyer for Energy projects, you will manage subcontract buying and regional procurement to secure best value while safeguarding the business with robust supplier agreements. You collaborate with internal teams to align on pre-construction and construction-stage needs, monitor supplier performance, and grow a resilient supply chain. Your work supports Murphy’s EPC and energy transition initiatives across multiple countries, shaping cost and buildability outcomes. This role offers a chance to influence procurement strategy and relationships at scale within a forward-looking energy business.
Pay / Benefits
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Above market rate pension
- Life assurance and health screening
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Wedding bonus and extra holiday for marriage
Responsibilities
- Manage subcontract buying and contract arrangements to protect the business
- Monitor supply chain performance, workload, and financial status
- Maintain supplier evaluation forms and risk assessments
- Deliver a consistent procurement approach across regional projects
- Advise on best value for money, not just lowest price
- Monitor market pricing trends, risks, and opportunities
- Develop new supply chain members to meet regional demand
- Support development of supply chain, products, and innovations
- Foster close relationships with internal clients and project teams
- Represent Murphy at regional supply chain events to promote collaboration
Key requirements
- Demonstrable experience in subcontract buying
- Ideally experience with OHL
- Understanding of pre-construction and construction-stage processes
- Knowledge of strategic procurement practices
- Knowledge of sustainability in procurement
- Product and supplier knowledge relevant to the regional operating unit
- Working knowledge of contracts
- Willingness to travel and visit sites
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- Understanding of risk and procurement ethics
- Subcontract buying
- Strategic procurement practices
- Contract knowledge
Buyer employer: Murphy Group
Murphy is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Kentish Town that fosters innovation and professional growth. With a strong commitment to employee development, competitive benefits including generous holiday allowances, and a diverse workforce representing over 60 nationalities, Murphy ensures that every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute to groundbreaking energy projects. Join us to be part of a company that not only leads in the industry but also prioritises sustainability and employee well-being.
