Senior/Purchasing Executive

Key Responsibilities • Manage and maintain strong working relationships with key vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors, addressing any issues or concerns in a timely and professional manner. • Source, evaluate, and establish new relationships with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure sufficient resources for all projects, while continuously improving pricing, quality, and service standards. • Lead supplier and contract negotiations, with a strong understanding of commercial terms, cost structures, and competitive pricing relevant to building and construction projects. • Ensure all project-related purchases are executed in a timely, accurate, flexible, and cost-effective manner in accordance with project requirements and timelines. • Issue purchase orders and manage the procurement, expediting, and delivery of materials and equipment for ongoing projects. • Research and evaluate alternative materials, suppliers, and products to support design requirements, cost optimization, and value engineering initiatives • Develop and implement purchasing strategies and process improvements to achieve continuous cost savings, efficiency, and workflow simplification. • Support strategic and operational procurement activities for various construction projects, including HDB developments, Executive Condominiums (ECs), commercial buildings, and other related projects. • Assist in the resolution of invoice discrepancies, contract disputes, and supplier claims in coordination with internal stakeholders. • Forecast demand for materials, services, and equipment to meet business and project needs, while monitoring inventory and stock levels to avoid shortages or excess. Requirements • Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline, with relevant working experience in procurement or purchasing, preferably within the construction industry. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels. • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while meeting deadlines. • Able to commence work within short notice.