Procurement Executive

MCCONNELL DOWELL SOUTH EAST ASIA PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Singapore is seeking a Procurement Executive for a civil infrastructure project. The role involves supervising the purchasing process, ensuring quality and timely delivery, and managing training activities. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in local procurement within the construction sector and strong negotiation skills. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and involvement in significant community projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in local procurement for the construction industry.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze procurement issues and provide solutions through appropriate problem-solving techniques.
• Competent in the use of procurement software.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the purchasing of major items/services.
• Control price and quality of procured goods/services.
• Manage and promote the Business Unit Training of procurement.

Skills

Procurement analysis

Negotiation skills

Commercial acumen

Procurement software

Education

Relevant Tertiary Qualification

Job description

About the role

McConnell Dowell is seeking a Procurement Executive in Singapore for a civil infrastructure project in the west, and this role presents continuous opportunities for exposure to other marine works projects.

Key responsibilities of the role include;

• Select reliable sources of supply and supervise the purchasing of major items/services.
• Control price and quality of goods/services procured and ensure the timely delivery of such goods/services.
• Assess and advise on the Commercial risks and opportunities identified during the procurement process.
• Manage and promote the Business Unit Training of goods/services procurement and ensure the Business Unit’s training activities are planned to meet current and future organization and employee needs.
• Assist in the management of project procurement, preparing supplier, subcontractor, and consultant contract forms, ensuring appropriate forms and commercial terms are duly incorporated, and provide advice accordingly.
• Establish and approve sources of materials both locally and overseas.
• Assist Project teams in procurement on an as-needed basis. This will include initiating Requests for Quotations, evaluating and negotiating contracts, and executing deliveries/services.
• Ensure the maintenance and continual improvement of procurement procedures.
• Maintain the Business Unit Register of suppliers and subcontractors.
• Liaise and coordinate with project and site managers to provide day-to-day assistance and advice as required.
• Participate in internal audits in consultation with the QSE Manager and the Commercial Manager.
• Establish and assist in the maintenance of “Term” Contracts.
• Maintenance of an effective project material management system.
• Prepares and issues reports as required.
• Ensures that procurement activities are carried out in the most cost-effective manner.
• Any other duties as may be required by the Company.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will have

• A relevant Tertiary Qualification is preferred but not essential.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in local procurement for the construction industry.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze procurement issues and provide solutions through appropriate problem-solving techniques.
• Sound commercial acumen accompanied by proven negotiation and inter-relationship skills.
• Competent in the use of procurement software.
• Able to work on alternate Saturdays.

If you are interested in adding value and contributing success to building a key infrastructure project, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity with McConnell Dowell.

About Us

McConnell Dowell – Creative Construction

Our purpose is Providing a Better Life. We do that through delivering projects that connect, support and sustain communities, and through providing career opportunities that challenge, reward and grow our people.

From remote major resources and energy projects to city-shaping transport and water infrastructure, we have constructed thousands of high-quality, complex projects for our customers and communities over more than 60 years, in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia.

Why join us?

The work you’ll do will have a tangible positive impact on people’s lives, including yours. The diversity of our projects, roles and locations means greater development opportunities. We invest in our people to set and reach personal and professional goals and we have some of the best mentoring minds in the business to help you do that. Because when you grow, we all grow.

McConnell Dowell actively seeks and celebrates diversity, inclusion, and individuality. In a culture low on ego and high on support, we encourage everyone to make an impact. We're big enough to take on community-shaping projects, but agile enough for you to have an influence on how we do things.

So, join us, be you, and help us create better together. Apply now!

This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.