Procurement Lead

• Leading multinational construction company
• Career growth and opportunities

About Our Client

Our client is a leading multinational construction company.

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, direct and coordinate purchasing materials, products, and services. Purchase the highest quality at the lowest possible price, to meet schedule requirements and be in compliance with the copmany's Compliance Procedure.
• Responsible for creating and supervising the procurement schedule/planning in coordination with the Scheduling, Engineering and Construction teams, developing and buying materials, parts, supplies and equipment in a timely and cost effective way while maintaining appropriate quality standards and specifications.
• Daily interaction with Construction Staff.
• Consult the supplier on the description of the goods to be purchased and the extent of quality, safety or environmental documentation requested (material certificates, material safety data sheets etc.). Promptly advise the initiator if any problem exists.
• Work during the Tender phase in the corporate system (Procur-e) in accordance with the Procurement Procedure
• Provide up to date information on prices and availability of products.
• Enter all relevant purchase details into the project finance system (SEO) in accordance with the company purchasing procedures.
• Maintain active communication and cooperation with suppliers to ensure good performance and prompt resolution of disputes and problems.
• Ensure that goods are purchased in accordance with the company's OH&S policy for procurement of all goods and services.
• Ensure that goods are purchased in accordance with company's Environmental Management System and policy for procurement of all goods and services.
• Maintain a Register of Acceptable Subcontractors / Suppliers in accordance with the company management system requirements.
• Maintain purchasing records
• Ensure compliance with all record keeping requirements
• Prepare the required documents to formalize the agreements: LOI, LOA, PO, Subcontract and any other required
• Lead the procurement function in the HQ office in Manila.

The Successful Applicant

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 8 years' experience in quantity surveying, purchasing and administration management in major infrastructure tenders
• Experience on site will be highly valued.
• Educational background in Civil Engineer preferably or any other Engineer related field.
• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multi-tasking and prioritization.
• Strong communication skills (oral & written), including strong negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with a variety of people at different levels, both internally and externally.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently to organize and prioritize demands, handle multiple complex tasks simultaneously, set and meet deadlines and follow-through within a fast paced environment with multiple and competing demands.
• Customer focused, team oriented, accountable and results driven.
• Energetic with a positive can do attitude.
• Ability and willingness to adapt, quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing structure, process, information and/or technology.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to be part of a leading multinational construction company
• Career growth and opportunities
• Competitive salary and growth