Procurement Officer (Construction Project)

About the role

We are looking for a responsible and well-organised Procurement Officer to support procurement activities for a construction project in Tampin, Negeri Sembilan. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing construction materials and equipment, obtaining quotations, coordinating suppliers, following up on deliveries, maintaining procurement records, and supporting the project team's purchasing requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Source and purchase construction materials, equipment, tools, and other project requirements.
• Obtain quotations, compare prices, negotiate with suppliers, and support cost control.
• Prepare purchase orders (PO) and maintain proper procurement documentation and records.
• Coordinate with suppliers and follow up on material availability, delivery schedules, and lead times.
• Work closely with project, engineering, site, and commercial teams to understand purchasing requirements.
• Source and develop reliable local suppliers and maintain good supplier relationships.
• Monitor orders and ensure materials and equipment are delivered to the project site on time.
• Assist in resolving supplier, delivery, pricing, and material-related issues.

About you

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Construction Management, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant procurement or purchasing experience.
• Experience in construction, engineering, M&E, industrial projects, or building materials procurement will be an added advantage.
• Familiar with supplier sourcing, quotation comparison, purchase orders, and delivery coordination.
• Good negotiation, communication, and coordination skills.
• Familiar with Microsoft Excel, Word, and basic procurement documentation.
• Able to communicate effectively in Bahasa Malaysia and English.
• Mandarin communication skills will be an added advantage.
• Willing to work at the project site in Tampin, Negeri Sembilan.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Exposure to industrial construction projects
• Career development opportunities
• Opportunity to gain hands-on project procurement experience