Purchaser cum Admin

Galaxy Studio Interior Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave

Medical benefits

Performance bonus

Career development

Job summary

Galaxy Studio Interior Pte. Ltd. in Singapore seeks a Purchaser to source materials, equipment and subcontracted services for construction and interior fit-out projects.

You will work with project managers and suppliers to secure the right items at the best value, on site and on schedule. You will manage requisitions, obtain quotations, negotiate terms, monitor deliveries and maintain supplier records. The role requires a diploma or degree in a related field and at least 2 years of purchasing

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in a related field.
• At least 2 years of purchasing experience in construction, interior fit-out or renovation.
• Good knowledge of construction and interior materials, and familiarity with local supplier networks.
• Able to read basic drawings, BQs and specifications.
• Strong negotiation, communication and organisation skills.
• Able to manage several projects and tight deadlines at once.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase requisitions from project teams and convert approved requests into purchase orders.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers, prepare price comparisons, and provide recommendations for management approval.
• Negotiate with suppliers on pricing, payment terms, delivery lead times, warranties, and other commercial terms.
• Monitor POs and follow up on delayed deliveries, highlighting any potential risks to the project schedule.
• Verify delivered goods against POs, drawings, specifications, and required standards, and coordinate any defects, discrepancies, shortages, or returns.
• Maintain and update the approved vendor list, supplier records, and pricing database.
• Maintain good working relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal project teams.
• Carry out other ad-hoc purchasing and administrative tasks as assigned by management.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organisational skills

Reading drawings

Education

Diploma or degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Building/Construction, Business Administration or related field

Job description

Job summary

The Purchaser buys materials, equipment and subcontracted services for construction and interior fit-out projects. The goal is to get the right items at the best value, to the right site, on schedule. The role works closely with project managers, quantity surveyors, site supervisors and suppliers to keep projects on budget and on time.

Key responsibilities

• Manage purchase requisitions from project teams and convert approved requests into purchase orders.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers, prepare price comparisons, and provide recommendations for management approval.
• Negotiate with suppliers on pricing, payment terms, delivery lead times, warranties, and other commercial terms.
• Monitor POs and follow up on delayed deliveries, highlighting any potential risks to the project schedule.
• Verify delivered goods against POs, drawings, specifications, and required standards, and coordinate any defects, discrepancies, shortages, or returns.
• Maintain and update the approved vendor list, supplier records, and pricing database.
• Maintain good working relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal project teams.
• Carry out other ad-hoc purchasing and administrative tasks as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Building/Construction, Business Administration or a related field.

• At least 2 years of purchasing experience in construction, interior fit-out or renovation.

• Good knowledge of construction and interior materials, and familiarity with local supplier networks.

• Able to read basic drawings, BQs and specifications.

• Strong negotiation, communication and organisation skills.

• Able to manage several projects and tight deadlines at once.

What we offer

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Annual leave, medical benefits

• Performance bonus

• Career development in a growing interior design firm