About the role
The Procurement Engineer manages the sourcing and purchasing of materials, equipment, and subcontracted works for the company's construction projects. The role ensures that procurement is timely, cost-effective, and compliant with project specifications and quality standards, while building and maintaining a reliable base of suppliers and subcontractors to support project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Sources, evaluates, and pre-qualifies suppliers and subcontractors based on price, quality, capacity, and reliability.
- Prepares and issues purchase orders, subcontract agreements, and requests for quotation in line with project timelines.
- Conducts price comparisons and negotiates pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules to secure the best value without compromising quality.
- Reviews and validates material requisitions submitted by project sites for accuracy and completeness before procurement.
- Coordinates delivery schedules with project timelines and site requirements to avoid delays or work stoppages.
- Monitors supplier and subcontractor performance, delivery lead times, and resolves quality or delivery issues as they arise.
- Maintains and regularly updates the vendor/subcontractor accreditation list, price lists, and supplier database.
- Coordinates with logistics teams on proper receiving, inspection, and inventory recording of delivered materials.
- Tracks procurement costs against project budgets, flags variances, and reports on cost-saving opportunities.
- Prepares procurement reports, tracking sheets, and supporting documentation for internal reviews and audits.
- Proposes alternative materials, suppliers, or sourcing strategies to support value engineering and cost efficiency.
- Ensures procurement activities comply with company policies, approval matrices, and applicable PCAB and regulatory requirements.
About you
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental & Sanitary Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- PRC license (Civil or Industrial Engineer) is an advantage but not required.
- At least 1-2 years of procurement or purchasing experience in the construction industry, handling materials, equipment, and/or subcontracted works.
- Working knowledge of construction materials, specifications, and standard subcontracting practices.
- Able to read construction drawings and specifications to determine procurement requirements.
- Strong grasp of cost analysis, price comparison, and vendor evaluation methods.
- Familiarity with PCAB requirements and standard procurement documentation for construction projects.
- Working knowledge of the local supplier and subcontractor market for construction materials and services.