• Source and liaise with new or current supplier in purchasing operation
• Supplier Document & Material Submission
• Cost Reference Update (to ensure Price Database is updated to Market’s standards)
• Attend meeting, visit sites and communication with clients, suppliers and subcontractors
• Procure as required by project which include preparation of specifications, negotiating prices & services, checking samples, placing orders as per project team’s requirement and processing invoices
• Keep accurate records of items, costs, deliveries and inventory
• Analyse proposals and financial reports to determine reasonable prices
• Negotiate pricing, lead time & contract terms with suppliers
• Negotiate local handling charges with forwarders/hauliers
• Arrange shipments / clearance
• Prepare and check LC Documents issuance to suppliers and banks
• Check all packing lists, cross referring to Purchase Orders and drawings to ensure accuracy of material receipt
• Liaise with Finance Department on Accounts Payable
• Support Contracts Department on Tendering Stage
• Other ad-hoc duties as assigned