Procurement Exec - Construction Materials & Savings

Khean Seng Engineering Sdn Bhd; Simpang Ampat; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Khean Seng Engineering Sdn Bhd is hiring a Procurement professional in Penang to manage supplier relationships, negotiate prices, and process purchase orders for building materials and construction needs. The role emphasizes cost savings, compliance with specifications, and timely delivery.

The ideal candidate will contribute to supplier evaluations, maintain quality and delivery performance, and participate in ISO-related activities while communicating in Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia, and English.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in purchasing within the construction/materials sector.
• Must communicate in Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia, and English.
• Diploma/Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma in Business Studies/Administration/Management or equivalent.
• Junior Executive level preferred; experience in purchasing/inventory/material management.
• Experience reviewing supplier prices, negotiating, and placing POs.
• ISO involvement is required.

Responsibilities

• Review supplier prices and negotiate price adjustments.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and obtain competitive quotes.
• Process purchase orders, issue POs and place orders with suppliers.
• Update and monitor supplier quality and delivery performance.
• Plan delivery schedules and liaise with transporter (advised by sub-contractor).
• Build good rapport with suppliers and ensure alignment with engineering/specifications.
• Identify opportunities for margins and ensure purchases meet construction specs.
• Undertake other related duties as assigned by superiors.

Skills

Rapport with suppliers

Negotiation

Purchase order processing

Cost savings

Supplier evaluation

Education

Diploma/Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma in Business/Administration/Management

Job description

Khean Seng Engineering Sdn Bhd is hiring a Procurement professional in Penang to manage supplier relationships, negotiate prices, and process purchase orders for building materials and construction needs. The role emphasizes cost savings, compliance with specifications, and timely delivery.

The ideal candidate will contribute to supplier evaluations, maintain quality and delivery performance, and participate in ISO-related activities while communicating in Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia, and English.