[CITYLAND] Project Procurement Specialist

About the Role

We are looking for a Project Procurement Specialist to ensure the effective supply of finishing materials, equipment, and services for our real estate development projects. This role is critical in securing high-quality resources on time and within budget, while optimizing costs and supporting project execution.

Key Responsibilities

1. Procurement Execution & Control

• Receive and analyze purchase requests from project teams and departments.
• Organize procurement activities in line with approved budgets, schedules, and quality standards.
• Monitor contract execution including delivery, inspection, and payment.
• Maintain and update supplier, product, and pricing databases.

2. Supplier Negotiation & Management

• Identify, evaluate, and build long-term partnerships with reliable local and international suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules to ensure cost efficiency and project progress.
• Manage supply contracts for finishing materials and services across ongoing projects.
• Track market trends in material pricing and propose procurement strategies accordingly.

3. Supply Development & Material Innovation

• Conduct market research to identify new technologies and finishing materials.
• Test and evaluate potential suppliers to expand the sourcing pool and ensure input quality.
• Develop and manage a materials library for project reference.

4. Coordination & Reporting

• Collaborate with engineering, QS, project management, legal, and other teams to meet project requirements.
• Provide regular reports on procurement progress, supplier performance, and contract status.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Economics, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration, International Trade, or related fields.

Experience

• 3–5 years of procurement experience in finishing materials, interiors, or related supplies for large-scale real estate projects (high-rise, villas, resorts, etc.).
• Preferred backgrounds: real estate developers, project developers, EPC/general contractors, or multinational corporations.
• ⚠️ Not suitable for candidates from small consulting firms or those without hands-on project experience.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of procurement processes for construction finishing materials.
• In-depth knowledge of the material supply market, vendors, and pricing trends.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Ability to read technical drawings, design documents, and BOQs.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel); knowledge of procurement management software is a plus.
• Good communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• English: ability to read technical documents and basic communication is an advantage.

Personal Attributes

• Honest, proactive, responsible, and resilient under high work pressure.