Manager Contracts - Procurement

Indah Water Konsortium Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water management company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Procurement Manager to develop accurate cost estimates, coordinate procurement for special projects, and manage tenders and contracts. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying or Engineering with at least 10 years of experience in procurement management. Strong skills in MS Excel and PowerPoint are essential, along with excellent organizational and interpersonal abilities. This role promises a challenging environment focused on continuous improvement in procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying / Engineering or any related field from a recognized University.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in contracts or procurement management.
• Strong MS Excel and Power Point skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost estimates and update them based on market rates.
• Provide procurement support for special projects.
• Organize and coordinate tenders from start to award.
• Supervise the Tender Opening and Evaluation Committees.

Skills

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Result-driven

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying / Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

To develop cost estimates and updating the estimates to reflect the latest market rates and this is to ensure that projects or repairs works estimates are accurate as possible.

Special Project

IWK will embark on specials projects such as effluent recycle, biosolid and others. To provide procurement support for the teams that are involved in these projects. e.g. vendor selection, review of scope, specification, evaluation and recommendation of award.

Organize and coordinate tenders with the various departments from start up to Management approval to award.

Involved in selection of contractors/suppliers (closed tender), schedules and dates, tender box reservation, advertisement (open tender).

Supervise the Tender Opening Committee (TOC) and Tender Evaluation Committee (TEC) member.

Tender Clarification and Negotiation team member.

TEC makes the collective decision to recommend to award the tender to the eligible tenderer for the Tender Committee's review.

To arrange for Management Procurement Committee meetings.

Contract Management

Improve and maintain internal controls procedures through a streamlined process in conformance to company policy and procedures of the various O&M Term Contracts nationwide.

Improve contract management system to reduce operating and processing costs associated with managing contracts.

Periodic review of suppliers' performance to ensure frequent feedback provided and corrective actions are taken to motivate improvement in overall performance.

Monitor and administer internal controls nationwide to ensure compliance.

Review and develop selection criteria for key suppliers.

Reduce contractual risk and increase compliance with corporate and government standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying / Engineering or any related field from a recognized University.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in contracts or procurement management.
• Strong MS Excel and Power Point skills.
• Result driven, hands‑on, proactive and self‑motivated.
• Organization and prioritization skills with attention to details.
• Good interpersonal and communication skill with all levels of staff.
• Ability to exercise discretion while working on highly confidential projects.