Procurement Engineer
Role Overview
Oversee procurement of subcontractors, consultants, goods, and services in consultation with project personnel.
Establish procurement requirements for specialized services and property-related works, including fit-outs, civil works, MEP works, and furniture.
Analyze commercial proposals, technical data, designs, preliminary specifications, and contractor capabilities.
Evaluate supplier markets, negotiate fees, administer contractor agreements, and sustain supplier relationships to deliver value and savings.
Key Skills for This Role
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Job purpose
Oversee procurement of subcontractors, consultants, goods, and services in consultation with project personnel.
Establish procurement requirements for specialized services and property-related works, including fit-outs, civil works, MEP works, and furniture.
Analyze commercial proposals, technical data, designs, preliminary specifications, and contractor capabilities.
Evaluate supplier markets, negotiate fees, administer contractor agreements, and sustain supplier relationships to deliver value and savings.
Job responsibilities
- Evaluate suppliers and negotiate purchase agreements, including leading high-value tenders and RFPs.
- Research supplier markets and assess supplier capability and capacity.
- Manage contracts, including drafting and reviewing procurement agreements to minimize risk.
- Promote good procurement practice and support requesters.
- Identify efficiency savings and improve contractual arrangements.
- Liaise between suppliers and the Property Division on purchasing processes and new projects.
- Monitor supply risks and opportunities, market trends, competitor strategies, and suppliers.
- Analyze costs and review cost-reduction activities.
- Adhere to procurement policy and organizational compliance.
- Collaborate with procurement business partners across business units to identify synergies and continuous improvements.
- Negotiate contracts to deliver value and reduce business costs.
- Manage the supplier base and conduct performance reviews to drive improvements.
Qualifications and experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a related science, supply chain, or business administration; CIPS is also listed as a qualification.
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a similar role.
- Commercial or quantity surveying experience is desired.
- Experience working on construction or fit-out projects.
- Experience supporting contract negotiations and compliance monitoring, and proficiency administering and negotiating FIDIC contracts or equivalent.
- Track record on cost savings and value-added activities.
- Knowledge of vendor sourcing practices, including researching, evaluating, and liaising with vendors.
- Strong written and communication skills, strong negotiation skills, and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of quality management.
Professional development
Set annual performance goals with the Line Manager and Development Manager and work toward achieving them.
Maintain proficiency in role competencies and skills, and stay current through continued education and professional growth.
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