Procurement Administrator

Murphy is recruiting for a Procurement Administrator to work with the Functional Procurement Team at Cannock.

Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and the USA, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation, water, power and natural resources. So that our teams out on projects can run smoothly it is vital that we have robust support functions in place.

We are committed to fostering an engaging and collaborative work environment in which each person’s career is nurtured and developed. We focus on employee development, providing a culture of innovation and positive work-life balance.

To support the Central Procurement Team with day-to-day purchasing and procurement administration, ensuring all activity is compliant with Murphy Group policies and delivers best value to the business.

A day in the life of a murphy Procurement Administrator

Support sourcing activity by obtaining quotations and completing price comparisons
Raise and manage purchase orders in line with procurement policy and approval limits
Coordinate low-value and operational purchasing requests across multiple categories
Support e procurement systems and day-to-day transactional purchasing activity
Track order status, deliveries, and supplier performance, escalating issues as required
Maintain accurate procurement data and support reporting and spend analysis
Assist with maintaining procurement documentation, frameworks, and approved supplier lists
Ensure compliance with procurement policy, Delegation of Authority, and audit requirements
Identify risks or non-compliance and escalate where appropriate
Work with project teams, Group Support functions, and site teams to support purchasing needs
Provide clear communication and good customer service to internal stakeholders
Still interested, does this sound like you?

Strong administrative skills with good attention to detail
Comfortable working with systems, data, and reports
Good communication and organisation skills
Previous experience in procurement, supply chain, or administration (desirable)
Willingness to learn and develop within a procurement environment
Opportunity for growth and training within the CIPS programme