Mandarin-Speaking Construction Procurement Specialist (KL)

TR Build Group Sdn. Bhd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EPF

SOCSO

Annual Leave

Medical Leave

Health Insurance

Job summary

TR Build Group Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a purchasing professional for our Kuala Lumpur site. The role focuses on sourcing vendors, obtaining quotations, and negotiating favorable terms for construction materials and services.

You will manage purchase orders, monitor inventories, and maintain supplier relationships while using WeChat and WhatsApp for business communications. A Diploma in a relevant field and 1–2 years of industry experience are required, with onsite presence at our KL location.

Qualifications

• Diploma in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or Engineering.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a purchasing role within construction or building industry.
• Proficiency in Mandarin to communicate and negotiate with suppliers.
• Source and evaluate vendors, obtain competitive quotations, compare supplier offerings.
• Proven negotiation skills to secure favorable terms and pricing with suppliers.
• Experience maintaining relationships with key suppliers.
• Onsite presence at Kuala Lumpur location.
• WeChat and WhatsApp used for business communication.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors for materials, equipment, and services.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to secure favorable deals within budget.
• Prepare and process purchase orders with accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor inventory levels and place orders to prevent delays.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and expand the supplier base.
• Conduct market research on industry trends and pricing.
• Expedite orders and resolve delivery, quality, or invoicing issues.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers on purchasing needs.
• Maintain records of vendor information, pricing, and orders.
• Evaluate supplier performance for continuous improvement.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Vendor evaluation

Negotiation

Relationship management

Onsite presence

Communication in Mandarin

Proficiency in WeChat/WhatsApp

Education

Diploma in Business Administration/Supply Chain/Engineering

Tools

WeChat

WhatsApp

Job description

TR Build Group Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a purchasing professional for our Kuala Lumpur site. The role focuses on sourcing vendors, obtaining quotations, and negotiating favorable terms for construction materials and services.

You will manage purchase orders, monitor inventories, and maintain supplier relationships while using WeChat and WhatsApp for business communications. A Diploma in a relevant field and 1–2 years of industry experience are required, with onsite presence at our KL location.