Construction Purchaser: Sourcing & Cost Control

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 55,800 - 100,440; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia is seeking a highly organized Purchaser to manage sourcing of construction materials, equipment and services. You will handle RFQs, price comparisons, and PO generation, ensuring timely delivery and accuracy in documentation.

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, you will negotiate with vendors, optimize costs, and maintain an up-to-date supplier database. Ideal candidates have a diploma or bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years in construction-related procurement.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 2–4 years of purchasing or material sourcing experience.
• Strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, integrity, and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Source reliable suppliers, issue RFQs, and prepare price comparisons for management review.
• Negotiate competitive prices, terms, and delivery schedules with vendors to optimize costs.
• Generate and issue Purchase Orders (POs) using internal systems with clearly stated terms.
• Coordinate delivery timelines with site supervisors and project managers to ensure on-site material arrival.
• Verify DOs and invoices against POs before passing to accounts.
• Maintain and evaluate supplier/subcontractor database based on performance and price.

Skills

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Integrity

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in SCM/Logistics/Business Admin/Construction Mgmt

Job description

Randstad Malaysia is seeking a highly organized Purchaser to manage sourcing of construction materials, equipment and services. You will handle RFQs, price comparisons, and PO generation, ensuring timely delivery and accuracy in documentation.

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, you will negotiate with vendors, optimize costs, and maintain an up-to-date supplier database. Ideal candidates have a diploma or bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years in construction-related procurement.