Purchasing Cum Quantity Surveyor

Amazon Plumbing Sdn Bhd is a premier provider of comprehensive water pipe works in Malaysia, renowned for its high-quality and reliable solutions. The company caters to residential, commercial, and industrial clients, offering installation, maintenance, and repair services.

In line with our business growth, we are looking for a qualified, driven and dynamic Purchasing Cum Quantity Surveyor to join our team.

Requirements & Qualifications

·         Diploma/Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction, Procurement, Business Administration or related field.

·         2–3 years of experience in purchasing/procurement, preferably in the construction industry.

·         Must have practical knowledge of QS, construction materials, BOQ and project costing

·         Good negotiation and supplier management skills.

·         Hands-on experience with UBS Inventory System is preferred.

·         Proficient in Microsoft Office.

·         Good communication, coordination and organisational skills.

·         Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple orders and deadlines.

·         Able to work independently and as part of a team.

1. Purchasing & Procurement

·         Source materials, suppliers and subcontractors according to project requirements.

·         Obtain and compare quotations to ensure competitive pricing.

·         Negotiate prices, payment terms and delivery schedules with suppliers.

·         Prepare and issue Purchase Orders (PO) upon approval.

·         Monitor purchase orders, material availability and delivery status.

·         Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery to site.

·         Follow up on outstanding orders and resolve purchasing or delivery issues.

·         Source alternative suppliers and materials when required.

2. Supplier Management

·         Maintain and update supplier and subcontractor records.

·         Evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, availability and delivery.

·         Maintain good working relationships with suppliers.

·         Monitor material prices and identify potential cost-saving opportunities.

3. QS / Costing Support

·         Review drawings, BOQ and project requirements to understand material quantities and specifications.

·         Assist in preparing quantity take-offs and basic project costing.

·         Obtain supplier/subcontractor quotations for QS and project costing purposes.

·         Assist with quotation comparison, tender pricing and cost analysis.

·         Assist in checking material quantities, project costs and Variation Orders (VO) when required.

·         Support the QS/project team with costing and measurement matters.

4. Documentation & Coordination

·         Maintain proper records of quotations, comparison sheets, POs, DOs, invoices and purchasing documents.

·         Coordinate with Project Managers, Project Engineers, Site Supervisors and Finance on purchasing requirements.

·         Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors and project teams to ensure purchasing requirements are fulfilled.

·         Ensure purchasing activities are carried out according to company procedures and approved budgets.

5. General Duties

·         Support the existing QS cum Purchaser in managing purchasing and QS-related workload.

·         Ensure assigned purchasing activities are completed accurately and on time.

·         Perform other purchasing, procurement or QS-related duties assigned by management.