Job Summary
Undertake procurement sourcing activities to ensure alignment with existing procurement guidelines and procedures for MCMC to gain value for money and on a timely delivery for operational efficiency.
Job Responsibilities
1. Manage the Review & Development of Sourcing Processes
- Perform reviews of established sourcing processes to identify areas for improvement
- Manage the procedures & guidelines in line with procurement policy & company standards
2. Steer Collaboration with Stakeholders
- Collaborate with internal departments to understand sourcing needs, specifications, and requirements
- Analyze the requirements, scope, and criteria for projects to ensure best practices in procurement
- Identify potential suppliers and conduct thorough evaluations to assess their capabilities and quality standards
3. Sourcing & Supplier Management
- Build strong relationships with key suppliers for long-term partnerships
- Manage supplier evaluations to ensure compliance with ethical standards, legal regulations, and the industry's best practices
- Monitor and evaluate supplier performance
- Research and evaluate vendors to ensure the best pricing, quality, and service
- Acquire new vendors, negotiate contracts, and manage vendor relationships
- Provide consultation to stakeholders on sourcing strategies
4. Analyze & Monitor Sourcing Data
- Control the department's database for reporting, project monitoring, etc
- Conduct data analysis to prepare for sourcing planning
- Analyze specific commodity data for sustainable procurement
- Collect and interpret procurement data
5. Optimize Sourcing Activities
- Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory changes
- Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, new suppliers, and cost-saving opportunities
- Perform analysis and market research to assess procurement opportunities
- Perform cost analysis and forecasting
- Monitor non-compliance to procurement processes and propose corrective measures
Qualifications & Work Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying
- At least 2-years working experience in related fields, especially in procurement and preparing bill of quantity related to quantity survey, furniture fitting, renovation and construction works
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and negotiation skills
- An analytical mind with strong business acumen
- A flexible multi-tasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
Technical Competencies/Skills
- Writing skills
- Presentation Skills
- Proposal and report writing
- Standard Microsoft Software; Microsoft Powerpoint, Word, Excel etc.
- Understanding in construction and renovation works
- Understanding in construction technical drawing and bill of quantity (BQ)
- Understanding in project cost estimation relevant to construction and renovation works
Behavioral Competencies/Skills
- Good communication skills, written as well as verbal, to present with clarity
- Possess good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work within deadlines and should achieve the targets
- Flexible and quick in responding to requests made at short notice period
- Have skills to initiate work with less guidance
- Ability to prioritize and organize works effectively
- Reliable and trustworthy and should abide by company's terms and conditions
- Ability to contribute to and work effectively within a team environment
- Willing to take on additional tasks as required and learn new skills
