Assistant Buyer

2 weeks ago

North West, United Kingdom Murphy Group Full time

**Assistant Buyer (Facilities Procurment) - Wigan**

Would you like to join one of the UK's Best Big Companies as awarded by Best Companies? Take a look at the role outlined and if you think you fit the bill, and want to work within a team that rewards performance ,drives personal development and offers a great working environment, we want to hear from you

The Assistant Buyerwill be responsible for assisting in the provision of buying / purchasing functions within facilities, delivering best in class for best cost.

**What you will be doing**
- Aiding the Facilities Procurement team by implementing orders, contracts and supplier performance monitoring by working alongside our Facilities Help Desk who raise requests for any works.
- Compliance with procurement process, procedures and company ethics
- Demonstrate best overall value for money in the procurement recommendations
- Ensure contract arrangements and package details are comprehensive and protect the business in its dealings with suppliers and sub-contractors.
- Contribution to Murphy leverage at every opportunity
- Locate suppliers, using existing or sourcing new providers using the various media, internet trade catalogue etc.
- Prepare purchase orders and send copies to suppliers and to requisition originator.
- Respond to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations.
- Contact suppliers to ensure meeting delivery schedules, to expedite and to alleviate potential supply shortages and or missed deliveries.
- Prepare, maintain, and review facilities procurement files.
- Monitor status of requisitions, contracts, and orders.
- Maintain and monitor Supplier performance evaluation.
- Continuously seek out and assess new supply chain members to meet demand
- Consistently monitor the market place to ensure awareness of pricing trends, risks and opportunities.
- Interaction with the wider facilities team including senior management and also key stakeholders for each location
- Potential travel to different offices managed by facilities

**Who we are looking for**
- Experience within facilities management procurement or similar background
- Subcontract exposure

**About Murphy**
- Charity is at the heart of Murphy values; you will receive 2 days leave per year to donate your time to a charity of your choosing. Many teams choose to support a charity together to positively impact our communities.
- Access to Murphy Wellbeing: you will have access to a host of online tools, mental health trained colleagues, and if needs be external professional support because we understand that work and life offers challenges that sometimes need a little extra support.
- Murphy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture, making Murphy a great place to work where we can all thrive. You can get involved in numerous events and even join our committee dedicated to continuously nurturing Murphy’s inclusive culture.

**What you’ll get in return**
- Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development.
- 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
- Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, cycle to work scheme etc

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer we are proud to have signed up to #BantheBoxUK and reduce barriers to employment for people with criminal records.

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