Procurement Manager Construction & Projects

Bangsar Heights Pavilion; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Procurement professional to oversee procurement and contract management activities for construction projects. The ideal candidate will have 4–7 years of experience in procurement, particularly within property development, with strong skills in vendor negotiation and communication. This role requires the ability to work independently and implement improvements in procurement processes. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is mandatory.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of procurement, purchasing, or contracts experience in property development or construction.
• Hands-on experience in tendering, contract documentation, and vendor negotiation.
• Able to work independently and take ownership.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for consultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Coordinate tendering, evaluation, and contract award processes.
• Ensure procurement activities follow management approvals and governance controls.

Skills

Procurement management

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Quantity Surveying, or related field

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Procurement professional to manage end-to-end procurement and contract activities for our construction projects. This role is based in Kuala Lumpur City Centre.

Responsibilities

• Procurement & Contract Management: Manage end-to-end procurement activities for consultants, contractors, and vendors in line with project needs.
• Coordinate tendering, evaluation, and contract award processes in collaboration with QS and project teams.
• Support cost control by ensuring awarded contracts align with approved budgets and commercial terms.
• Manage contracts and purchase orders, ensuring clarity of scope, pricing, and deliverables.

Process Setup & Improvement

• Assist in establishing basic procurement procedures, templates, and workflows suitable for the Company’s current scale.
• Recommend practical improvements to procurement processes as projects progress.
• Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping for audit and reference purposes.
• Liaise with consultants, suppliers, and outsourced main contractors on procurement-related matters.
• Monitor vendor performance from a contract and compliance perspective.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders (Project, Finance) to support smooth project delivery.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure procurement activities follow management approvals and basic governance controls.
• Flag commercial risks, contract issues, or non-compliance for management attention.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Business, or a related field.
• 4–7 years of procurement, purchasing, or contracts experience within property development or construction.
• Hands-on experience in tendering, contract documentation, and vendor or contractor negotiation.
• Experience working in environments with limited SOPs or evolving processes.
• Able to work independently, take ownership, and support a newly created role.
• Good coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Good to Have / Added Advantage

• Experience in setting up or improving procurement processes, templates, or workflows.
• Exposure to projects with outsourced main contractors or Project Management Consultant (PMC) structures.
• Familiarity with basic construction contract documents (e.g. LOA, PO, contract terms and conditions).
• Experience supporting multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to communicate in Chinese is an added advantage.