This role involves managing purchasing and procurement activities for construction, electrical and engineering projects. You will source and purchase construction materials, electrical equipment, machinery spare parts, tools and other project requirements, while ensuring all purchases meet project specifications, quality requirements and approved budgets.
Key responsibilities
- Handle daily purchasing activities for construction, electrical and engineering projects
- Source and purchase construction materials, electrical equipment, machinery spare parts, tools and other project requirements
- Obtain quotations from suppliers and conduct price comparisons to ensure cost-effective purchasing
- Prepare and process Purchase Orders (PO) according to company procedures
- Identify, evaluate and maintain relationships with reliable suppliers and vendors
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms and delivery schedules with suppliers
- Coordinate with Project Engineers, Site Engineers and Site Supervisors regarding material requirements
- Arrange and monitor material deliveries to project sites and company stores
- Maintain accurate records of Purchase Requests (PR), Purchase Orders (PO), Delivery Orders (DO) and invoices
- Monitor purchasing costs and assist in controlling project material expenses
About you
- Minimum Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering or a related field
- Preferably 1-3 years of experience in purchasing or procurement, particularly in the construction or engineering industry
- Fresh graduates may be considered
- Knowledge of construction materials, electrical equipment and engineering supplies is an advantage
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and other relevant purchasing systems
- Good negotiation, communication and supplier management skills
- Able to handle multiple purchase requests and meet tight deadlines
- Detail-oriented, responsible and able to work independently
- Good command of Bahasa Malaysia and English
- Familiarity with suppliers in Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Valley is an advantage
- EPF, SOCSO & EIS
- Annual Leave & Medical Leave
- Exposure to HDD & Open Cut Infrastructure Projects
- Free parking
- Maternity leave
- Opportunities for promotion
- Parental leave