Procurement and Asset Management Senior Executive / Executive
Xiamen University Malaysia – Sepang, Selangor
The Procurement & Facilities Operations Executive is responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, overseeing asset and inventory control, and supporting campus operations such as faculty housing, event logistics, and maintenance coordination. This role acts as a key liaison across departments to ensure smooth procurement processes, efficient asset tracking, and well-managed facilities, all in alignment with institutional policies and goals.
Responsibilities
- Procurement Operation
- Manage end-to-end procurement processes in full compliance with the university’s policies and procedures.
- Handle a wide range of procurement activities, including the sourcing and purchasing of goods, services, and facility-related projects such as maintenance and renovation.
- Prepare and review procurement documents including purchase proposals, requisitions, RFQs, tender evaluations, contracts, FATs, and PCFs.
- Support procurement planning and contribute to cost optimization and process improvement initiatives.
- Renovation Projects Management
- a) Project Planning & Design Coordination
- Assist in project planning, including conceptual design, drawings review, preparation of Bills of Quantities (BQ) and cost estimation.
- Coordinate with consultants, designers, and internal departments to finalize project scope, specifications, and timelines.
- b) Procurement & Contract Administration
- Assist in the procurement process for consultants, designers, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers, including preparing tender exercise, collecting quotations, conducting evaluation meetings, and preparing award proposal for management review.
- Prepare draft contracts, purchase orders, and other necessary documentation for approval.
- Support local authority submissions process, follow-up submission status and coordinate necessary inspections.
- c) Site Supervision & Project Execution
- Act as on-site coordinator between consultants, contractors, suppliers, internal departments, and local authorities to facilitate smooth site operations.
- Monitor and report on works progress to ensure adherence to approved drawings, specifications, contract terms, and safety standards.
- Highlight potential risks or delays and assist in implementing corrective actions to meet project deadlines.
- d) Cost & Quality Control
- Assist in checking contractors’ claims, progress reports, variation orders, and change requests before submitting them for management approval.
- Record and monitor project expenses against the approved budget and report variances to management.
- Assist in preparing final account documentation for management review.
- e) Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain organized and up-to-date project records, including contracts, purchase orders, minutes of meetings, correspondence, and progress reports.
- Prepare periodic updates and reports for management on project status, budget tracking, and site issues.
- Interdepartmental Coordination and Support
- Communicate with various departments/schools to understand their procurement needs and provide timely and professional support.
- Offer guidance and training to departmental procurement representatives to ensure alignment with procurement policies and procedures.
- Supplier and Market Management
- Assist in the selection, evaluation, and negotiation of vendors to ensure product/service/project quality, delivery timeliness, and value for money.
- Conduct supplier performance reviews and maintain effective working relationships.
- Perform market research, supplier analysis, and cost benchmarking to support procurement decisions.
- Compliance, Documentation, and Reporting
- Maintain accurate and complete procurement records for audit and reporting purposes.
- Support internal audits, compliance checks, and the preparation of procurement reports as required.
- Teamwork and Other Duties
- Work collaboratively with team members, sharing responsibilities and providing coverage during peak workloads or staff absences.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Facilities/Event Management, Logistics, or related fields.
- 1–3 years of experience in procurement, asset management, facilities coordination, or event support.
- Familiarity with procurement workflows, asset tracking systems, and vendor management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; ERP/procurement/booking system knowledge is a plus.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and multitasking skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of handling time-sensitive tasks.
- Mandarin proficiency and basic knowledge of AV equipment or CAD are advantages.
- Willingness to support after-hours events or facility needs when required.