Procurement Executive Construction Materials
Job Summary
The Procurement Executive will manage the international sourcing of construction materials from global manufacturers. This role involves negotiating trade terms, managing supplier relationships, and coordinating logistics to ensure timely delivery to Australia. Additionally, the position requires aligning procurement schedules with project timelines and maintaining strict quality and compliance standards.
Responsibilities
- Source construction materials globally
- Negotiate pricing and trade contracts
- Manage overseas supplier relationships
- Coordinate logistics and freight
- Monitor production and delivery schedules
Required Skills
- International trade and procurement
- Supplier negotiation
- Freight and import/export knowledge
- Mandarin proficiency preferred
- Commercial acumen
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- International sourcing of construction materials and building products from global manufacturers.
- Direct liaison and relationship management with overseas suppliers and factories.
- Negotiation of pricing, trade terms, contracts, and supply agreements.
- Coordination of logistics, freight, and shipment management to Australia.
- Monitoring production schedules and ensuring on-time delivery.
- Ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, and documentation accuracy.
- Working closely with construction trades and project stakeholders to align procurement schedules with project timelines.
- Preparing procurement reports, cost analysis, and supplier performance evaluations.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree, Professional Qualification, or equivalent experience in International Trade, Business, Procurement, or related field.
- Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in international trading or procurement.
- Proven experience managing overseas suppliers and negotiating commercial agreements.
- Mandarin proficiency preferred, as the role requires regular liaison and coordination with suppliers in China.
- Experience within construction, building materials, or property development supply chains will be highly regarded.
- Strong understanding of freight, international shipping, and import/export procedures.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and coordination skills.
- High attention to detail with strong commercial acumen.
- Willingness to be based in Malaysia and work closely with Australian project teams.