Construction Buyer

A Buyer is required to join Ireland’s top multi-disciplined engineering and construction company. This company offers industry leading services in civil engineering, transport infrastructure, structure steel & pipe fabrication, water and wastewater, power, natural resources and ground engineering. They also have a major projects and a property division.

Main Purpose of Role:

• Business Unit focused experienced material / Sub-contract procurement specialist.
• Works as part of a dedicated procurement team for the regional operating unit to develop the regional supply chain to suit the demand.
• Provide market competitive procurement solutions for the operating unit which demonstrate best overall value for money.
• Provide an effective and professional service in the procurement of materials / Sub-contract covering: –
• Work winning supply chain selection for Bid Leader / Estimator: –
• Undertaking all Due Diligence
• Construction stage project procurement for Project Leader, including: –
• Supporting the production and driving of the procurement schedule
• Supporting the development of work package documents in conjunction with project teams
• Work package procurement
• Production of purchase orders.
• Expediting activities as required
• Support the regional supply chain management activities, including structuring the supply chain, carrying out performance and relationship management to drive improved performance/cost benefits.
• Support activities that generate and encourage an efficient, productive and continuously improving supply chain performance.
• Support the group procurement functional goals and objectives within the region
• Ensure supplier evaluation forms and risk assessments are maintained

Duties:

Procurement:

• Providing a comprehensive procurement service for all projects in the Business Unit.
• Deliver a consistent procurement approach across all projects within the Business Unit from work winning / pre-construction stage.
• Demonstrate best overall value for money in the procurement recommendations
• Ensure a robust negotiation process is applied in the engagement process.
• Ensure contract arrangements and package details are comprehensive and protect the business in its dealings with suppliers.
• Contribution to Murphy leverage at every opportunity
• Ensure decisions are not focussed upon lowest price but overall best value for money

Supply Chain Management:

• Support the development of an accredited and structured supply chain that is aligned to the regional demands and overall, Murphy strategy
• Input to the monitoring of the marketplace to ensure awareness of pricing trends, risks and opportunities.
• Continuously seek out and assess new supply chain members to meet regional project demand.
• Support the monitoring of the supply chain performance, workload and financial status to protect the corporate position.
• Support the development of the supply chain, products and innovations that bring cost and/or buildability benefits. 

Teamwork:

• Work with procurement and project teams to drive continuous improvement processes for supply chain members.
• Develop and forge closer relationships with the strategic supply chain to encourage a culture of inclusive interaction and learning and an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding.
• Integrate with other Business Units to help co-ordinate the procurement of the strategic supply chain.
• Establish good relationships with internal clients and project teams
• Work harmoniously as a member of the procurement team 
• Attend regional supply chain events as required to promote and sell Murphy and encourage teamwork

Corporate:

• Support the future development of the Murphy procurement strategy
• Compliance with procurement process, procedures and company ethics
• Ensure the implementation of National/Regional agreements across all projects within the region
• Promote best practice in health, safety, quality, sustainability and environmental matters in conjunction with the SHESQ department

Requirements:

• Civil Engineering experience – Detailed knowledge and understanding of work practices, processes and procedures within the construction process from pre-construction stage and into construction stage
• CIPS Qualified or Graduate
• Good working knowledge of contracts
• MS package knowledge (e.g. Outlook, Excel, Word, Visio, MS Project)
• Good existing business network and relationships with the supply chain.
• Good product and supplier knowledge relevant to the regional operating unit.
• Good knowledge of sustainability within procurement practices

Salary

• Salary circa €70k – €75k DOE
• 27 days annual leave
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Healthcare Allowance
• Professional Development

If you are a Buyer considering a career move, please feel to send your CV or contact Lisa Cullen on 086-0119146 for a confidential discussion. GPC will not send any applicants CV’s to clients without a full discussion and prior consent. GPC is a specialist construction recruitment consultancy based in Dublin with 24 years’ experience working in the recruitment of construction professionals within Ireland and Internationally.