We are looking for a dedicated and experienced purchase engineer for construction company. . The ideal candidate will have a strong background in multi-storey building construction and the ability to ensure projects are executed smoothly, on time, and within quality standards.
Role & responsibilities
- Sourcing and Procurement Planning: Review Bill of Quantities (BOQs) and Material Requisitions (MRs) to plan what materials or machinery are needed and when.
- • Vendor Management: Identify, evaluate, and maintain a reliable database of approved suppliers and subcontractors.
- • Negotiation and Contracting: Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, warranties, and payment terms with vendors to secure the best commercial value.
- • Purchase Order (PO) Issuance: Prepare comparative statements, get approvals from management or purchase committees, and release formal purchase orders. Also providing Work order to contractors.
- • Cost Control and Budgeting:
Track purchase expenses against project estimates, monitor price variances, and flag potential budget overruns.
- • Site and Logistics Coordination: Coordinate with site supervisors, project managers, and transport providers to ensure timely delivery without causing work stoppages.
- • Quality Compliance: Inspect or verify that incoming materials and capital equipment match the technical specifications required by engineering standards.
Preferred candidate profile
Education: A bachelor's degree or diploma in Civil, Mechanical, or graduation
- Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of construction materials, heavy equipment, and reading technical drawings or BOQs.
- Soft Skills: Solid negotiation, analytical, and cross-functional communication abilities.
• Software Proficiency: Familiarity with MS Excel, inventory tracking.