Procurement Manager

International Facility Engineering Pte Ltd; Kulim; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

International Facility Engineering Pte Ltd in Malaysia seeks a Senior Commercial Manager to lead all commercial aspects of complex semiconductor facility construction projects. You will own budgeting, risk assessments, and contract administration.

The role demands expert negotiation, procurement oversight, and rigorous cost control, with monthly financial reporting to executive leadership and proactive risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field is required.
• Minimum of 10 years in a commercial management role within semiconductor, industrial construction, or high-tech building sectors.
• Extensive experience in contract negotiation, procurement, and cost management for large-scale construction projects.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and MS Office; ability to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Implement the commercial strategy for each project aligned with business goals.
• Lead tender preparation, negotiation, and finalization of contracts and vendor agreements.
• Oversee procurement for materials, subcontractors, and services with cost efficiency.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, cost-to-complete forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Identify and mitigate financial, legal, and commercial risks affecting project outcomes.
• Act as the primary commercial contact among clients, contractors, and internal teams.
• Regularly update senior management and clients on project performance and commercial health.
• Ensure alignment of project teams with commercial objectives and contractual obligations.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Procurement management

Cost control

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Project management software

Microsoft Office

Financial reporting tools

Job description

• Implement the commercial strategy for each project, aligning with the overall business goals.
• Support the budgeting process, ensuring accurate cost estimations and financial planning from project inception through completion.
• Lead the preparation, commercial negotiation, and finalization of all project tenders and legal agreements, including prime client contracts, subcontracts, and vendor supply agreements.
• Ensure compliance with all contract terms, identifying and addressing any potential risks or deviations from the contract.
• Oversee the procurement process for materials, subcontractors, and services, ensuring high-quality and cost-effective procurement practices.
• Analyze client requirements and align technical feedback within the technical team
• Establish and enforce rigorous cost control protocols to eliminate budget overruns, maximize profitability margins, and optimize resource allocation across all project phases.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive monthly financial reports, cost-to-complete forecasts, and variance analyses to executive leadership, providing early visibility into potential commercial risks, deviations, or margin erosions.
• Proactively identify and mitigate financial, legal, and commercial risks that could impact project outcomes.
• Address and resolve issues related to contract claims, disputes, or delays in a timely and efficient manner.
• Act as the primary commercial point of contact between the client, contractors, suppliers, and internal cross-functional project teams to ensure seamless communication and alignment.
• Regularly update senior management and clients on project performance, commercial health, and key milestones.
• Ensure that project teams are aligned with commercial objectives and contractual obligations.
• Ensure all commercial activities comply with industry standards, regulations, and company policies, particularly in semiconductor facility construction (e.g., cleanroom design, HVAC systems, utilities, etc.).
• Flexibility to travel or relocate to project sites as required by business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quantity Surveying, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in commercial management role, preferably within the semiconductor, industrial construction, or high-tech building sectors.
• Extensive experience in contract negotiation, procurement, and cost management for large-scale construction projects.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Proven ability to manage contracts, risk, and procurement processes effectively.
• Proficiency in project management software, Microsoft Office, and financial reporting tools.
• Ability to collaborate and influence at all levels of the organization.
• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Results-driven with a focus on maximizing value while managing risks.
• Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills and the capacity to balance competing priorities across multiple fast-paced construction projects concurrently.

IFE (International Facility Engineering) is a company in the field of consulting, design, engineering and construction management, serving international clients in the Semiconductor, Solar Manufacturing and Pharmaceutical Industry. We form a team of various nationalities, backgrounds and cultures. The common factor binding us is our motivation to build a global organization! Our experiences and origins out of Asia & Europe provide us the unique advantages of utilizing the best of both worlds!