Procurement Manager

Responsibilities

• End-to-end procurement : Sourcing, negotiating, issuing purchase orders (POs), and coordinating shipments.
• Supplier management : Evaluate, select, and maintain relationships with local and overseas suppliers based on pricing, quality, lead time, and compliance.
• Budget control : Monitor purchasing budgets, identify cost-saving opportunities, and prepare financial reports.
• Contract negotiation : Draft, evaluate, and execute contracts, ensuring favorable terms and risk mitigation.
• Compliance & documentation : Handle import/export permits, ISO documentation, e-invoicing, and maintain procurement records.
• Project support : Work closely with site teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and resolve supply chain issues.
• Performance review : Assess supplier performance, manage approved vendor databases, and conduct regular evaluations.
• Job Requirements
• Education : Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, or related fields.
• Experience : Typically 3-10 years in procurement, with preference for construction sector exposure.
• Skills : Strong negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital procurement platforms.
• Soft Skills : Excellent communication, ability to multitask, and adaptability to fast-paced environments.
• Operational Procurement
• Day-to-day purchasing, supplier coordination
• Mid-level managers ensuring smooth site operations
• Strategic Procurement
• Contract negotiation, cost-saving initiatives
• Senior managers driving efficiency and compliance
• Project Procurement
• Material delivery aligned with project timelines
• Managers embedded in construction project teams
• Risks & Challenges
• Supply chain delays : Can disrupt construction timelines; requires proactive vendor management.
• Cost overruns : Poor negotiation or weak budget control can inflate project costs.
• Compliance issues : Failure to meet MOM, BCA, or ISO standards can lead to penalties.
• Vendor reliability : Overdependence on a single supplier increases risk exposure.

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