Strategic Construction Purchaser & Supplier Negotiator

CM METAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

CM METAL PTE. LTD. is looking for a purchasing officer to source construction materials, negotiate with suppliers, and process requisitions and purchase orders for project needs.

You will liaise with requester, project managers, site engineers, QS and QA/QC to secure approvals and timely orders. The role involves preparing cost comparisons, maintaining purchase records, monitoring deliveries, and coordinating monthly payments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of purchasing experience.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing, inventory control and supply management.
• Ability to influence purchase decisions based on information gathered.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Independent and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Good knowledge of MS Office.
• Ability to present information clearly.
• Strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Source for better price for purchasing various materials/tools/equipment.
• Process Requisition Forms and issue Purchase Orders after negotiation.
• Coordinate with Project Manager, Construction Managers, Site Engineers, QSs and QA/QC as needed.
• Prepare Quotation Cost Comparison (QCC) and negotiate discounts.
• Maintain purchasing records and provide monthly PO reports.
• Monitor delivery status and update requestors on site or store.
• Match Purchase Orders with Requisition Forms, Delivery Orders and Tax Invoices for payments.
• Analyze items for future consumption estimation and carbon assessment.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

MS Office

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Influence purchasing decisions

Tools

MS Office

Job description

CM METAL PTE. LTD. is looking for a purchasing officer to source construction materials, negotiate with suppliers, and process requisitions and purchase orders for project needs.

You will liaise with requester, project managers, site engineers, QS and QA/QC to secure approvals and timely orders. The role involves preparing cost comparisons, maintaining purchase records, monitoring deliveries, and coordinating monthly payments.