Purchasing assistant

Key Responsibilities (What the employee will do)
-To ensure the materials are high-quality, cost-effective, and delivered to job sites on time to keep projects running on schedule and within budget.
-Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and payment terms. Prepare and issue Purchase Orders (POs) based on approved material requisitions and project budgets.
-Monitor open POs to ensure timely delivery to job sites, mitigating project delays.
-Inspect received materials and ensure they meet building codes, project specifications, and quality standards.
-Coordinate with project team, and quantity surveyors to ensure material specifications, quality, and timelines are met.
-Work closely with Quantity Surveyor (QS) to verify material quantities against Bill of Quantity (BOQ) and project requirements before purchasing.
-Liaise with finance department to verify invoices, delivery orders, and payment terms.
-Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, contractual requirements, and ISO/SOP standards.
-Assist in value engineering efforts by recommending cost-saving alternatives without compromising quality.
-Prepare procurement reports, cost comparisons, and purchase records for management review.
-Perform any other duties as assigned by superior from time to time.

Job Requirements (Education, experience, skills, languages)
-Education: Minimum Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field.
-Experience: At least 1 year purchasing experience in construction or related industry will be an advantage. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
-Languages: Good communication skills in Bahasa Malaysia; English; or Chinese is an advantage.
-Skills: Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel) and purchasing systems.
-Good organizational skills with attention to detail.
-Strong negotiation and communication skills.

Benefits
-Casual dress code
-Central location
-EPF, SOCSO & EIS
-Annual Leave & Medical Leave
-Career advancement opportunities
-Paid training and development
-Friendly and supportive working environment