Purchasing Executive

LUCKY JOINT CONSTRUCTION PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in Singapore is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage supplier contracts, negotiate with vendors, and operate within both English and Chinese speaking environments. Candidates should be adept in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, possess strong analytical and organizational skills, and ideally have experience in procurement or the construction industry. An annual bonus is offered, along with office proximity to public transport.

Benefits

Morning shuttle service

Annual bonus and increments

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Bilingual in English and Chinese for effective communication with suppliers.
• Excellent negotiation and analytical skills.
• Highly organized with strong time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process purchase orders and requisitions.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers and vendors from China.
• Manage and administer supplier contracts, including renewals.
• Liaise with operations on material requirements and inventory.
• Track and monitor purchase requests and shipments.
• Verify procurement documents and coordinate with Finance.
• Support cost control efforts and perform cost analysis.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Bilingual in English and Chinese

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Time management skills

Job description

Highlights

• Morning shuttle available from Admiralty, Kranji, CCK and Gul Circle MRT to our Gul Circle Office
• Office is 10 minutes walk from Gul Circle MRT station
• Annual Bonus & Increment

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process purchase orders and requisitions.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers and vendors from China.
• Manage and administer supplier contracts from China, including renewals and renegotiations.
• Liaise with operations and warehouse teams on material requirements, inventory checks, and inspections.
• Track and monitor purchase requests, shipments, and deliveries to ensure timely and accurate fulfillment.
• Verify procurement documents such as POs, DOs, and invoices, and coordinate with Finance on payments.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, costs, delivery schedules, and supplier performance.
• Support cost control efforts and perform cost analysis.
• Assist in tender submissions with pricing and sourcing data.
• Attend customer meetings, supplier fairs, and vendor visits.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and project specifications.
• Identify alternative materials or suppliers when required.

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficient in both English and Chinese as the incumbent is required to be able to place orders on Chinese webpages, understand Chinese invoices and communicate with Chinese suppliers.
• Excellent negotiation skills, great interpersonal skill, independent, organized with positive work attitude.
• Strong analytical skill.
• Highly organized and has excellent time management skills.
• Any education background or work experience in procurement or business management will be an added advantage.
• Any experience in the construction industry will be an added advantage as well.

We value all applicants and thank you for your interest. However, please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.