Assistant Buyer

Murphy is recruiting for a Assistant Buyer to work with Transportation at Golborne - WA3 3UB.

With a proud history dating back to the 1960s, we provide practical, innovative results, working around the individual needs of our customers. Rail renewals to enhancements, bridge building, highways, ports and emergency earthworks – our award-winning team has extensive experience and has been involved in projects that have changed the face of transport networks in three countries.

We dedicate ourselves to being ‘better engineered’ to ensure our transportation infrastructure solutions meet and exceed customer requirements, delivering value for money through innovation.

We offer a wide range of services including design, construction and commissioning. We deliver Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) projects serving both regulated and private customers along with technical and engineering solutions within the conventional power and energy transition markets. Our continual drive to innovate, while encouraging sustainability, ensures we remain at the forefront of the industry, and is demonstrated in our long-standing relationships with major energy providers in multiple countries.

A day in the life of a Murphy Assistant Buyer

• Provide an effective and professional service in the procurement of rail services and materials


• Work as part of a dedicated procurement team for the project.


• Provide best value for project procurement solutions for the project.


• Procurement of materials and services, assisting with the production and management of the procurement schedule, development of invitation to tender documents in conjunction with project teams. Carry out tender analysis 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 drive improved performance/cost benefits.


• Support activities that generate and encourage efficient, productive and continuously improving supply chain performance.


• Take part in group procurement functional goals and objectives within the region.


• Continuously seek out and assess new supply chain members to meet project demand.


• Develop and forge closer relationships with the supply chain to encourage a culture of inclusive interaction and learning and an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding.

Still interested, Does this sound like you?

• Knowledge and understanding of work practices, processes and procedures within the rail construction procurement process 


• Working knowledge of contracts i.e. NEC is desirable


• CIPS Level 3 is desirable


• Understanding of procurement practices


• Knowledge of sustainability goals


• Aspiration for a career in procurement in one of the UK's leading family-owned construction companies

What’s in it for you?

• 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

About Murphy

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 £5.4bn and £23m Invested in environmentally friendly plant in 2024 there really is #MoretoMurphy

If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call Lorna Rhodes on 07801 960464  to discuss in more detail.  

Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK