Senior Procurement Executive / Procurement Executive

Woh Hup; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Procurement Executive to manage procurement activities for construction projects. The role demands strong skills in sourcing materials, negotiating prices, and ensuring timely delivery. Responsibilities include leading procurement processes, evaluating vendors, managing supplier relationships, and adhering to safety standards. The ideal candidate will act as a key advisor, contributing to continuous improvement in procurement efficiency and cost savings.

Qualifications

• Strong coordination skills with internal stakeholders, consultants, and vendors.
• Ability to manage procurement processes effectively.
• Experience in evaluating vendors and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage procurement activities from sourcing to delivery.
• Establish best practices for procurement processes.
• Conduct price negotiations to ensure value for money.
• Monitor supplier performance and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to safety and environmental practices.

Skills

Procurement management

Vendor evaluation

Negotiation

Supply chain management

Job description

Senior Procurement Executive / Procurement Executive

The Senior Procurement Executive is responsible for managing end-to-end procurement activities for construction projects, ensuring timely sourcing of materials, equipment, and services in compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and budget requirements. This role requires strong coordination with internal stakeholders, consultants, and vendors to support mission-critical construction works.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage procurement activities including understanding user and project requirements, sourcing, calling and analysing quotations, negotiation, purchase order preparation, and delivery follow-up.
• Establish, implement, and continuously improve procurement processes, policies, and best practices to support data centre construction projects.
• Source, evaluate, and develop reliable vendors and suppliers, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, quality standards, and project requirements.
• Conduct commercial evaluation and price negotiation to ensure cost competitiveness and value for money.
• Manage supplier performance, delivery schedules, quality of materials, and contractual compliance.
• Coordinate closely with project teams, consultants, site teams, and store personnel to ensure timely and accurate delivery of materials and equipment.
• Monitor and expedite long‑lead and critical items (e.g., M&E systems, data centre infrastructure equipment, specialised materials).
• Ensure on‑time delivery and compliance with approved specifications, drawings, and standards.
• Oversee inventory control, conduct monthly stock audits, and ensure proper documentation and record keeping.
• Ensure adherence to safety, health, and environmental (SHE) practices in procurement and site operations.
• Support contract administration matters related to procurement, including variation orders and claims (where applicable).
• Prepare procurement reports, cost comparisons, and updates for management and project teams.

Value Add of the Position

• Act as a key procurement advisor to internal stakeholders by recommending suitable procurement strategies, sourcing options, and alternative materials or suppliers.
• Proactively identify procurement risks (cost, supply chain, delivery delays) and propose mitigation measures.
• Support project teams in resolving procurement‑related issues to minimise impact on construction schedules.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency, cost savings, and supplier performance.