Senior Purchaser

Responsibilities: -

• Responsible for sourcing of new contractors/ suppliers from local and overseas.
• Manage the contractors/ suppliers’ evaluation and selection process.
• Review the contractors/ suppliers’ performance and make recommendations when necessary.
• Maintain and update the contractors/ suppliers list.
• Price comparison and negotiating fair costs based on product specifications and quality standards.
• Negotiated for the price and terms of payments as well as the methods and means of delivery.
• Reconcile all purchasing issues for assigned commodities.
• Maintain a clear knowledge of sources of supply and related sources for the purchase of commodities, and services as assigned.
• Communicate with suppliers on critical supply issues.
• Generate and issue Purchase Orders for all confirmed purchases.
• Ensure all Purchase Orders are placed with pricing and terms & conditions that are negotiated and agreed.
• Provide logistic/ shipping support, prepare custom clearance documents for tax exemption, monitor and ensure timely material deliveries.
• Maintain proper record on stock/ materials movement and balances.
• Observe all procedural and documentation requirements of procurement.
• Ensure all procurement activities are carried out according to the Group policies and procedures.
• Provide support to Project Department including working and coordinating with Project Managers/ Engineers to determine procurement needs for all projects.
• Assists departments in defining purchasing needs and resolving associated problems.
• Accountable for the quality, safety, health and environmental management and performance at the workplace and project site.
• Undertake special assignment, ad hoc functions and related duties as assigned

Requirements: -

• Degree in Engineering/ Business Study or any relevant discipline
• At least 5 years in the related field, preferably within the engineering and construction environment
• High level of integrity drives and result oriented
• Strong analytical thinking, resourceful and attention to details
• Ability to multitask, working on several projects at any one time
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Good interpersonal and communication skills