Procurement Supervisor - Construction

About the role

The Procurement Supervisor oversees procurement for construction projects, including local and overseas sourcing of materials, equipment, tools and services. Purchases must arrive on time, at competitive cost and to the required quality and project specifications. The role covers supplier negotiations, contract management, procurement planning, risk management and supplier performance.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise, guide and develop the procurement team.
• Manage the full procurement cycle, from requisition and sourcing to purchase, delivery and handover.
• Sourcing and evaluating local and international suppliers; reviewing project requirements, BOQ, drawings and schedules.
• Prepare and compare quotations, analyse costs and negotiate prices, payment terms, lead times, warranties and delivery conditions.
• Negotiate and manage contracts and purchase agreements while protecting the company's commercial interests.
• Coordinate with Project, Site, Engineering, Warehouse and Finance departments.
• Develop procurement plans and schedules, and monitor supplier production and shipment schedules, especially for imports.
• Maintain supplier scorecards and identify supply-chain risks and contingency plans.
• Track Purchase Orders, contracts and quotations, and monitor KPIs such as cost savings, price variance, on-time delivery and lead time.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, project requirements, contracts and applicable laws.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Construction Management, Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of procurement experience, preferably in construction, real estate development or interior fit-out.
• Strong experience in construction material procurement and project purchasing; local and overseas sourcing experience highly preferred.
• Good knowledge of construction materials, specifications, BOQ and project schedules.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage several projects and deadlines at once.

Required skills

• Experience with ERP/procurement systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Contract management, purchasing procedures and procurement risk management.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, analytical and cost-control skills.