Purchasing Manager (Construction)

• Responsible to research, source, negotiate and purchase construction/building materials, supplies and equipment following established purchasing policies & procedures, and optimizing price, delivery and terms.

• Establish professional relationship with clients as well as vendors and suppliers.

• Take charge of daily operational purchasing needs such as planning, issuing and following up on Purchase Orders delivery.

• Manage inventories and maintain accurate purchase and pricing records as well as delivery information databases.

• Verify all incoming Purchase Requisition submit to the department.

• Track orders, ensure timely delivery and review quality of purchased products

• Predict and forecast price movement and fluctuations.

• Implement effective purchasing strategy by forecasting over a longer period or across projects

• Make recommendations on policies and procedures as needed to improve on procurement performance and co-ordination with other departments.

• Conducting periodic costing analysis, as and when required.

• Conduct regular discussion with Project & Contract team to obtain optimum prices, ensure right products and right quantity is delivered.

• Provide support to project cost control in procurement related activities.

• Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain Management or any other business-related studies

• At least 6-8 years of managerial experience preferably in construction related industry

• Skills required: Critical Thinking, Coordination, Problem Solving, Negotiation Skills

• Experience in vendor sourcing (researching, evaluating and liaising with vendors)

• Expert in Microsoft Office & IFCA

• Well versed in supply chain procedures

• Attention to detail, positive, vibrant and good working attitude

• Required language(s): English, Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin as this roles will required to liaise with our diverse client base and partners.

Assists other ad-hoc assignment from time to time in its sole discretion, either verbally or written instruction.