Purchasing/Procurement executive

TALL INNOVATIONS SDN BHD; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TALL INNOVATIONS SDN BHD is seeking a Procurement Executive to manage end-to-end procurement for construction materials, M&E items, equipment, subcontractor works and services in Malaysia.

You will plan, track, and optimize purchasing activities, evaluate suppliers, negotiate terms, and ensure compliance with ISO standards and project specs while coordinating with site teams to meet schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• Diploma in relevant field required; minimum 5 years in procurement.
• Experience in construction materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Strong negotiation and supplier evaluation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement for materials, equipment, and services.
• Plan and track procurement activities, including long-lead items.
• Review requisitions and POs for accuracy and competitiveness.
• Identify and evaluate suppliers; lead price and term negotiations.
• Coordinate with project teams on delivery schedules and drawings.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with SOPs and ISO standards.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Supplier management

Communication

Independent work

Education

Diploma in Business Administration

Job description

The Procurement Executive is responsible for managing end-to-end procurement activities for construction materials, M&E items, equipment, subcontractor works, and services. The role ensures timely delivery, cost efficiency, compliance, and strong coordination across project teams and suppliers.

Key responsibilities

• Manage procurement of materials, equipment, subcontractor works, and services according to project requirements and schedules
• Plan and track procurement activities, including long-lead and critical items, to ensure timely delivery
• Review requisitions, quotations, and Purchase Orders for accuracy, competitiveness, and compliance
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend suppliers and subcontractors based on price, quality, capability, and reliability
• Lead negotiations on pricing, payment terms, delivery timelines, and commercial conditions
• Support tender and quotation exercises, including coordination of drawings, specifications, and material requirements
• Coordinate with project, Site, QS, Contracts, Engineering, and other teams on procurement needs and delivery schedules
• Monitor supplier and subcontractor performance and resolve issues related to cost, quality, delivery, or availability
• Track procurement cost against budgets and identify cost-saving or value-engineering opportunities
• Ensure procurement activities comply with SOPs, ISO standards, project specification, and regulatory requirements

About you

• Minimum Diploma in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Construction Management, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of purchasing/procurement experience, preferably in the construction industry, engineering, building materials, or project-based environments
• Hands-on experience managing purchase requisitions, purchase orders, quotation comparisons, supplier evaluation, negotiation, and delivery coordination
• Familiarity with construction materials, equipment, subcontracted services, drawings, and project specifications is an advantage
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills with a high level of integrity
• Able to work independently and manage procurement activities efficiently