Project Support Executive

Our client is a water utility engineering contractor operating for over two decades with works focused in Selangor and KL. The company is a main contractor specialising in water treatment plants and pump stations and civil supply and construction of reservoir and pump houses.
Currently Chrisjac is recruiting on behalf of our client a Project Procurement Officer/Executive to be based at Kelana Jaya. This is a great opportunity for a junior candidate to join a well established water engineering company in the capacity of purchasing. The role is to assist and support the procurement team in delivering efficient procurement functions within the organization.
Job role & Responsibilities
This role will work closely with the various project teams to ensure uninterrupted/availability of the supply of the project materials/equipment at project sites. You will also be working closely with various suppliers to achieve successful outcome.
Duties
•Assist to manage all procurement activities and negotiate with suppliers for the purchase of all materials.
•Assist to manage end-to-end purchasing process, from raising purchase orders through to following through and meeting delivery deadlines.
•Responsible for project administration and scheduling activities,including assist in planning, implementation and commissioning of projects.
•Support the procurement functions of day-to-day material requirements as requisitioned by the project site teams.
•Coordinate with Project Managers on the lead times for internal and external project resources.
•Support the Project Manager on planning, deliverables and other project implementation activities.
•Arrange logistics movements from suppliers to project job sites.
•Develop and present project status reports and documentation.
•Also assist in sourcing and purchasing of materials for use in projects.
•Manage progress payment of each project.
Requirements
•Candidate will possess at least Diploma or degree qualification in Business or technical or engineering field.
•2-3 years of relevant experience in procurement portfolio administration and coordination activities, preferably in construction civil,engineering environment.
•Experience purchasing any of these materials would be seen as advantageous: pipes, pumps, vales, electrical equipment and steel bars and other building materials.
•Strong verbal and written communication skills with proficiency in English/Mandarin and BM.
•Strong negotiation skills.