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.  #MoreToMurphy The Procurement Manager is responsible for the delivery of the procurement function for Murphy Plant Limited providing support to the UK and Ireland Plant BusinessA 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 andmonitoring 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. Still interested , does this sound like you? 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