You are about to be employed and loved unconditionally!
(Edit: with the condition if you are not awfully clumsy, forgetful, annoying, excessively incompetent and boring)
We are a fast-growing homestay business. Fast growth means fast promotions for the best candidates.
We are looking for a proactive Quantity Surveyor to manage both cost estimation and material sourcing for our interior design projects with a strong focus on sourcing from both Malaysia andChina-based suppliers. This hybrid role involves preparing basic cost breakdowns, assisting with BOQ, and overseeing the full procurement cycle — from supplier negotiation to the delivery of interior design materials.
Fabulous office location within walking distance of TRX MRT station.
1 Full-Time position.
Why are we different:
- Young workplace: Mostly from 22 to 29 years old, averaging 24 years old, excluding the boss. He's really old.
- A place to create your own future: Homestay is a young industry. You will design the future landscape of homestay in Malaysia. We will even put your photos on the cover if you like to be photographed.
- Unlimited supply of bubble tea: Not just bubble tea but all kind of healthy food including, but not limited to pastries, durian, and Luosifen.
- Certificate not required: We have staff with one eye and half a brain blending perfectly in the team. If you think you are qualified drop us a line.
Official website: https://www.naibnb.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naibnb
XiaoHongShu: https://www.xiaohongshu.com/user/profile/5cc7b96b000000001201d398
Airbnb profiles:
https://www.airbnb.com/p/nai
https://www.airbnb.com/p/colony
https://www.airbnb.com/p/quill
https://www.airbnb.com/p/agile
Scope of Work
- Source, evaluate, and build strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturers (primarily in Malaysia and China), including occasional travel for factory visits and negotiations.
- Oversee the full procurement cycle — from material request to shipment tracking and final delivery for interior design materials (eg., furniture, curtains, mattresses , linens, wall panels, paint, carpentry materials etc.)
- Develop and implement supplier strategies to ensure cost-effectiveness, quality, and timely delivery.
- Request and compare quotations, evaluate costing breakdowns, and negotiate favourable prices, terms, and lead times.
- Work closely with internal teams (Interior Design, Accounts, Business Development, etc.) to align purchasing with project and operational needs.
- Prepare basic cost estimates and assist in generating Bills of Quantities (BOQ) based on design plans or site conditions.
- Track budgets, monitor actual project spending, and highlight any cost deviations or material wastage.
- Stay informed on market trends, material alternatives, and price changes to support informed sourcing decisions.
- Ensure essential documentation for purchasing, costing, and import/export processes are accurate.
Requirements
- Diploma/Degree in Procurement, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management.
- 2 to 3 years experience in Quantity Surveying or Civil/Construction related experience.
- MUST be willing to travel overseas.
- Required language(s): Fluent in written and spoken Mandarin
- *We are seeking candidates proficient in Mandarin to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients and suppliers.
- Familiar with International Commercial Terms, import documentation, and basic international trade practices.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and work under tight timelines.
Employee Benefits:
- FREE breakfast and lunch provided.
- FREE parking provided.
- Snack bar and weekly dessert day.
- Company lunches, dinners, happy-hours, events and trips.
- Very supportive employee environment.
- Generous bonuses for high-performers.
Important stuff
Candidates must be proficient in communication and willing to learn continuously to succeed in this role. This role is highly rewarding for the right candidate, who enjoys working in small, tight-knit teams and wants to see results.
You might NOT like working here if you're expecting:
- To just do your job. Everyone at the company is cross trained to do any task at hand.
- Uncomfortable with uncertainty. We're constantly doing new things. You'll need to figure out how to get things done with the resources at hand.
- Someone to always tell you what to do. We hire smart, motivated people. We don't tell them what to do. They tell us what to do. Find the problem, own it, solve it.
- Office politics. We have none here. You will be so busy you can barely talk.
You might like working here if you like:
- Working with other smart, genuine people who are focused on the same mission.
- Working in a team, where people take care of each other, where people are honest with each other, where we give honest feedback and we would like to receive honest feedback.
- Having new project ideas and the space to try your creative ideas out.
- Learning new things. From how to edit photos to how to speak French, we strive to make this an interesting workspace.
- Stretching the boundaries of meditation, blood pressure management, and creative cursing.
- Career opportunities. Stay a while. Get promoted to management. We are growing over here!
