Senior Purchasing Executive/ Assistant Manager, Construction Projects

Job responsibilities: -

1. Purchasing & Procurement

• Manage daily purchasing activities based on project requirements and progress.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to achieve competitive pricing, quality, and delivery.
• Prepare Purchase Orders and ensure procurement activities comply with company SOPs and ISO requirements.
• Resolve purchasing, material, delivery, and machinery-related issues with project teams.

2. Supplier & Project Coordination

• Maintain effective working relationships with suppliers, contractors, vendors, project teams, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate with project personnel on material requirements, specifications, quantities, and delivery schedules.
• Liaise with the Contract Department on quotations, tender requirements, drawings, and material details.
• Maintain accurate supplier records and procurement documentation.

3. Sourcing, Evaluation and Negotiation

• Source and evaluate suppliers, vendors, contractors, and service providers based on price, quality, capability, lead time, reliability, and compliance.
• Obtain and compare quotations and negotiate commercial terms to achieve competitive pricing and value for money. Recommend suitable suppliers and escalate significant commercial, quality, or delivery risks when required
• Support tender and quotation activities by coordinating with the Contract Department on requirements, drawings, specifications, and material details.

4. Cost, Quality & Compliance

• Monitor purchasing costs and ensure procurement is within approved budgets.
• Ensure procured materials and services meet required quality and project specifications.
• Implement QESH policies, procedures, and action plans in accordance with ISO requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legal and other requirements and identify opportunities for process improvement.

5. Process Improvement

• Review procurement workflows and recommend practical improvements to cost, turnaround time, supplier performance, documentation quality, and delivery reliability.
• Support supplier performance monitoring and follow up on corrective actions where required.
• Contribute to continual improvement initiatives across procurement and project support processes.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by the immediate superior.

Job requirements: -

• Minimum Diploma/Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of purchasing/procurement experience, preferably in the construction industry, engineering, building materials, or project-based environments.
• Hands-on experience managing purchase requisitions, purchase orders, quotation comparisons, supplier evaluation, negotiation, and delivery coordination.
• Familiarity with construction materials, equipment, subcontracted services, drawings, and project specifications is an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with ERP or procurement systems. Experience with SQL system is an advantage.
• Possess strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills with a high level of integrity.
• Able to work independently and manage procurement activities efficiently.