Assistant Purchasing Manager (Construction)

Private Advertiser; Penang; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction materials company in Penang is looking for a professional with at least 5 years of experience in procurement and sales. The ideal candidate should have a diploma or degree in any field and will be responsible for implementing procurement strategies, ensuring data accuracy, and analyzing market conditions. Mandarin fluency is preferred as the role involves dealing with Mandarin-speaking suppliers. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of working experience in the related field.
• Diploma or higher education is required for this position.
• Fresh graduates are also welcome to apply.
• Fluency in Mandarin preferred for supplier communication.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain compliance with department policies.
• Ensure accuracy of all data entries before endorsement.
• Analyze market conditions and report to superior.
• Source products/materials within budget.
• Monitor materials delivery schedule for construction progress.

Skills

Implementation of procurement and sales strategies

Data accuracy checking

Market analysis

Material sourcing

Fluency in Mandarin

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in any field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain, review and ensure compliance with Trading Department (procurement and sales) policies and procedures.
• Implement, maintain and ensure accomplishment of the procurement and sales strategies/plans for building materials.
• Check and ensure accuracy of all data entry such as quotation, purchase order, delivery order, invoices and all software application before forwarding to superior and management for endorsement.
• Analyze and report to immediate superior the short and long term market conditions, including the study of market trends.
• Initiate materials planning stage of projects together with project team and consultants.
• Source and compare appropriate products/materials available within the budget given by customers.
• Close monitoring of materials delivery schedule to smoothen construction work progress and ensure quality compliance to our specification.
• Carry out any other job tasks/assignments as and when requested by Senior Management, Department Head or direct superior.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
• Candidate must possess at least Diploma/Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, Bachelor's Degree/Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree in any field.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Candidate fluent in Mandarin preferred, as the role requires dealing with Mandarin speaking suppliers.