Construction Purchaser: Source, Save & Streamline Materials

Yew Chew Construction Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Yew Chew Construction Pte Ltd is seeking a Purchaser to join the team at our Paya Lebar East Region office on a full-time basis. You will play a vital role in sourcing, negotiating and procuring materials and services essential to our construction operations, ensuring smooth supply and cost control.

You will coordinate with suppliers, manage purchase orders, track shipments, and support inventory management while maintaining accurate procurement records for audit and compliance.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher qualification in business, procurement, supply chain management or a related field is desirable.
• Proven experience as a Purchaser or in a similar procurement role, ideally within the construction sector.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify and source suitable suppliers and vendors for construction materials and services.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders with accurate specifications, quantities, and delivery terms.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules to achieve cost savings.
• Maintain relationships with existing suppliers and evaluate performance.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with operations to ensure stock availability.
• Track shipments and ensure timely receipt of materials.
• Process invoices and resolve discrepancies between POs, receipts, and invoices.

Skills

Purchasing

Negotiation

Vendor management

Inventory management

Procurement systems

MS Office

Education

Diploma or higher in business/procurement/supply chain

Tools

Procurement software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Yew Chew Construction Pte Ltd is seeking a Purchaser to join the team at our Paya Lebar East Region office on a full-time basis. You will play a vital role in sourcing, negotiating and procuring materials and services essential to our construction operations, ensuring smooth supply and cost control.

You will coordinate with suppliers, manage purchase orders, track shipments, and support inventory management while maintaining accurate procurement records for audit and compliance.