Buyer

Xuan Yu Construction; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Singapore seeks a professional for material procurement and supplier management. Responsibilities include sourcing materials, monitoring budgets, and ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills and technical knowledge of construction materials. This role offers a chance to manage supplier relationships and oversee inventory coordination.

Qualifications

• Strong bargaining skills to secure favorable terms.
• Understanding construction materials and project requirements.
• Managing multiple orders, timelines, and supplier relationships.
• Coordinating with site managers, engineers, and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and purchasing construction materials at the best price and quality.
• Building relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely delivery.
• Monitoring budgets, comparing quotes, and ensuring purchases align with financial targets.
• Ensuring all purchases meet legal, safety, and environmental standards.
• Managing stock levels to avoid delays or over-ordering.

Skills

Negotiation

Technical Knowledge

Organization

Communication

Job description

🎯 Key Responsibilities

• Material Procurement: Sourcing and purchasing construction materials (e.g., cement, steel, timber) at the best price and quality.
• Supplier Management: Building relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely delivery.
• Cost Control: Monitoring budgets, comparing quotes, and ensuring purchases align with financial targets.
• Compliance: Ensuring all purchases meet legal, safety, and environmental standards.
• Inventory Coordination: Managing stock levels to avoid delays or over-ordering.

🧰 Skills Required

• Negotiation: Strong bargaining skills to secure favorable terms.
• Technical Knowledge: Understanding construction materials and project requirements.
• Organization: Managing multiple orders, timelines, and supplier relationships.
• Communication: Coordinating with site managers, engineers, and suppliers.