QS/PROCUREMENT

KIM HUA CONSTRUCTION PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KIM HUA CONSTRUCTION PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks an experienced procurement and quantity surveying professional to manage subcontractor sourcing, evaluate costs, and negotiate contracts for hotel, residential, and commercial projects.

You will handle quotations, budget analyses, prepare award documents, and monitor market trends to maintain cost-efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 30 years of quantity surveying and procurement experience in Singapore.
• Proficiency with Excel and take-off software to manage cost matrices.
• Familiar with local procurement processes and standard contracts (SIA, PSSCOC).
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Source, invite, and compile quotations from subcontractors and suppliers for materials and equipment.
• Perform cost comparisons, take-offs, and budget analyses to evaluate tenders.
• Conduct commercial negotiations to secure favorable pricing and terms.
• Prepare letters of award and subcontract documents per standard templates.
• Monitor market trends and supplier options to optimize procurement strategies.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Building Construction Management know

Quantity Surveying knowledge

Education

Professional Certificate, Diploma, or equivalent qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Quantity take-off software

Job description

Company Overview

The client specializes in main contracting for hotel, residential, and commercial projects, offering project management and design-and-build services.

Job Summary

Manage subcontractor and supplier sourcing, cost evaluation, and contract negotiation to optimize procurement processes and ensure cost-effective project delivery within the Singapore construction sector.

Responsibilities

• Source, invite, and compile quotations from subcontractors and suppliers for materials, equipment, and specialized trade works to support project procurement.
• Perform detailed cost comparisons, quantity take-offs, and budget analyses to evaluate tenders against budgeted allowances for informed decision-making.
• Conduct commercial negotiations with vendors to secure competitive pricing, favorable payment terms, and strong contractual clauses.
• Prepare, draft, and finalize letters of award, subcontract documents, and supply agreements in compliance with industry-standard templates.
• Monitor market trends, material price fluctuations, and alternative suppliers to optimize company cost-efficiency and procurement strategies.

Required competencies and certifications

• Apply professional knowledge in Building Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related fields supported by a Professional Certificate, Diploma, or equivalent qualification.
• Utilize 3 to 6 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying and procurement within the Singapore construction sector to manage procurement effectively.
• Demonstrate proficiency in quantity take-off software and Microsoft Excel to manage complex cost matrices accurately.
• Apply knowledge of local construction procurement processes, standard contract forms (e.g., SIA, PSSCOC), and material specifications to ensure compliance.
• Employ strong negotiation, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills to manage vendor relationships and procurement outcomes.

Preferred competencies and qualifications

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