About the job SCM Associate - Project/Construction Procurement (Housing, MRB & Dormitel)
Job Summary
The Procurement Operations Associate for HRB & MRB Construction Team is responsible for supporting the end-to-end procurement and sourcing process, ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and compliant acquisition of goods and services in accordance with company policies, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and business requirements
Job Summary
The Procurement Operations Associate for HRB & MRB Construction Team is responsible for supporting the end-to-end procurement and sourcing process, ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and compliant acquisition of goods and services in accordance with company policies, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and business requirements
Duties and Responsibilities
1. PURCHASE PLAN
- Coordination withthe end-users regarding the schedule of requirements and identify the neededitems
- Participation inthe conceptualization discussion of the end-users to determine the feasibilityof requirements and provide suggestions / alternatives
- Follow up theend-users if expected PRs based on the Purchase Plan are not yet submitted
- Responsible forthe updating if there are movements and revisions on the purchase plan
2. PR/PO PROCESSING
- Review PurchaseRequest (PR) received and ensure that descriptions and specifications of theitems being requested are accurate and complete within the prescribed timeperiod based on SLA
- Examine andprioritize urgent PRs through proper management of workload to serve immediateneeds of the company
- Prepare RFQ andsend to accredited suppliers who are capable on providing the items required
- Prepare technicaltabulation / canvass sheet / canvass report to easily evaluate proposals andquotations. Coordinate and secure approval from the end-users
- Negotiate withvendors the price, warranties, payments, and delivery terms, etc. with propertechnical and commercial evaluation, providing the company cost savings
- Communicatethrough constant interaction with both end-users and suppliers for efficienttransactions and to be in accordance with the SLA and/or Purchase Plan Schedule
- Evaluates PRs andprovides alternatives to end-users to provide the company with the best valueand quality items
- Provideresolutions to the issues and urgent matters before escalating to the team head
- Liaise betweenRequestor and Vendor for the approval of the item being requested, queries,complaints, and other requirements.
- Research on pasttrends and/or pricing for the specific item/service being handled
- Process the assigned Purchase Orders (POs)within the prescribed time period based on the Service Level Agreement (SLA)
3. BID CONTRACT PACKAGE PROCESSING
- Review Bids Requestreceived and ensure that submitted bid plans and documents, descriptions andspecifications of the items being requested are accurate and complete withinthe prescribed time period based on SLA.
- Examine and prioritizeurgent bids through proper management of workload to serve immediate needs ofthe company
- Prepare RFQ and send toaccredited suppliers who are capable on providing the items required
- Prepare technicaltabulation / canvass sheet / canvass report to easily evaluate proposals andquotations. Coordinate and secure approval from the end-users
- Assess all technicalplans and terms of reference provided by end user and be able to evaluate itssufficiency and accuracy
- Ensures accuratetechnical specifications and detailed scope of work of are followed by thecontractor before awarding
- Negotiate with vendorsthe price, warranties, payments, and delivery terms, etc. with proper technicaland commercial evaluation, providing the company cost savings
- Communicate throughconstant interaction with both end-users and suppliers for efficienttransactions and to be in accordance with the SLA and/or Purchase Plan Schedule
- Evaluates bids andprovides alternatives to end-users to provide the company with the best valueand quality items
- Provide resolutions tothe issues and urgent matters before escalating to the team head
- Liaise between Requestorand Vendor for the approval of the item being requested, queries, complaints,and other requirements.
- Research on past trendsand/or pricing for the specific item/service being handled
- Process the assigned bidrequests within the prescribed time period based on the Service Level Agreement(SLA)
4. DELIVERY MONITORING
- Properly endorse theawarded POs and supplier details to SCM Logistics
- Ensure delivery ofsuppliers in accordance to SLA and/or purchase plan by coordinating with SCMLogistics
- Set the agreed timelinefor the services
- Provide assistance andaid in the resolution of logistics related issues and urgent matters
- Awareness in the capacityof the supplier to deliver the items prior awarding
- Able to resolve issues inthe deliveries whether it be damaged, missing, etc. within SLA
5. PAYMENT MONITORING
- Ensure on-time payment ofsuppliers by coordinating with SCM Payments
- Validate clarification onitems and payment terms prior payment to ensure proper flow of money
- Assist in the collectionof required documents for on time payment processing
- Liaise between SCMPayments (if applicable to the team), end-user/site, and supplier for thepayment of the item being requested, queries, complaints, and otherrequirements
- Provide assistance andaid in the resolution of payment related issues and urgent matters
6. SUPPLIER BASE
- To increase suppliers ineach category being handled
- Source suppliers (abroador local) that can provide a balance of good quality and affordable products
- Secure accreditationrequirements from new vendors and endorse the same to the accreditationcommittee
- Evaluates vendors for thepurpose of determining their capability based on their performance to serve therequirements
7. ADMINISTRATIVE
- Ensure proper transmittalof documents
- Coordinate meetings withsuppliers
- Keeping files and records(e.g. Request for Proposal, Purchase Orders, Vendor Files, etc.) for thepurpose of ensuring the availability of documentation and compliance withestablished policies and regulatory guidelines
- Prepare reports such ascost analysis, item status and monitoring, and other relevant to SCMinitiatives for presentation to management
- Ensure that purchasingprocesses are done legally and ethically
- Ensure that trackersestablished are updated and monitored timely and accurately
8. CONSOLIDATION / STANDARDIZATION
- Identify similar servicesfor consolidation from the different projects leading to faster processing andlower rates
9. STRATEGIC PLANNING
- Understanding the natureof the business / project
- Strategic Planning andAssessment of the PR – PO Process
Technical Competencies and Skills
- Proficient in MS Office Applications, Familiarity with Construction Materials as advantage
Education, Trainings and Licenses Required
- Graduate of any 4-year degree business courses
- With at least 2-years diversified work experience in purchasing process