Purchaser

KIM HUA CONSTRUCTION PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 54,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company trip

Medical Reimbursement

Team bonding

Job summary

KIM HUA CONSTRUCTION PTE. LTD. is seeking a meticulous Purchaser to join our team in Singapore. The role focuses on commercial and contract management across ongoing projects, with responsibilities spanning sourcing, tendering, cost analysis, and supplier negotiations.

You will prepare and manage purchase orders, monitor deliveries, and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors to support timely project execution and cost control.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years hands-on purchasing experience in construction procurement.
• Strong understanding of local Singapore supply networks and market trends.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills for site-wide compliance.

Responsibilities

• Source, invite, evaluate, and compare quotations and tenders from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Perform cost comparisons, quantity take-offs, and budget analyses.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, and commercial conditions with vendors.
• Prepare, draft, and finalize purchase orders and ensure documentation is up to date.
• Monitor outstanding orders and delivery schedules to ensure on-time project execution.
• Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Provide purchasing and cost reports to management and assist with ad-hoc duties.

Skills

Sourcing

Tendering

Cost Analysis

Contract Negotiation

Vendor Management

PO Management

Delivery Tracking

Relationship Building

Data Reporting

Job description

Company Overview

Kim Hua Construction Pte Ltd is an established A2 (going to A1) construction firm in Singapore dedicated to delivering high-quality building and infrastructure projects. We pride ourselves on operational excellence, innovation, and fostering a progressive, merit-based workplace. We are seeking a meticulous and dedicated Purchaser to join our team and take charge of commercial and contract management across our exciting projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sourcing & Tendering: Source, invite, evaluate, and compare quotations and tenders from subcontractors and suppliers for materials, equipment, and specialized trade works to support project procurement.
• Cost Analysis & Evaluation: Perform detailed cost comparisons, quantity take-offs, and budget analyses against allowances and market trends to optimize company cost-efficiency and ensure informed decision-making.
• Commercial Negotiation: Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, and other commercial conditions with vendors to secure competitive terms and strong contractual clauses.
• Procure & Documentation: Prepare, draft, and finalize Purchase Orders (POs) accurately and in a timely manner. Ensure all purchasing documentation and information are fully updated.
• Delivery & Order Monitoring: Monitor outstanding orders, track delivery schedules, and follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time project execution and delivery.
• Relationship Management: Establish and maintain good relationships with new and existing suppliers and subcontractors.
• Management Support: Provide accurate purchasing and cost reports to management and handle other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Experience: 2 to 5 years of hands-on experience in purchasing.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong background in construction-sector procurement and local supply chain networks across Singapore.
• Soft Skills: Good in negotiation, assertive communication, and excellent problem-solving skills to manage site-wide compliance effectively.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration and benefits package. (Company trip, Medical Reimbursement, Team bonding, etc…)
• A dynamic and supportive working environment.
• Clear career progression within a growing organization.