Purchaser

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible for managing procurement projects and activities and possess quantity surveying experiences to:

• Work with Service Line and Project Manager to understand technical requirement and develop procurement strategies.

• Responsible for cost planning, cost control, central procurement implementation and management, construction cost management and vendors management in asset enhancement, operation, and maintenance of different services lines in Hong Kong

• Manage the Purchase processes for a given set of goods/services in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets in accordance with the Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental, and Procurement standards.

• Apply sourcing policy, interface between potential suppliers and businesses with respect to technical services/ statement of works on specifications, budgets, price inquiries, quotations, purchase orders and contracting out assignments.

• Balance both tactical executions with strategic initiatives necessary on cost reduction projects to drive down costs of ownership by contracts negotiation, cost structure review, ensure liability and business terms/ conditions by adopting procurement best practice tools and methods. 

• Provide technical/commercial assistance to Purchasers to develop an awareness of construction industries processes, purchasing/sourcing concepts and improve product knowledge.

• Actively conduct service performance review and monitor non-compliance when identified in an early stage, preventing interruption, delays, and unnecessary costs.

• Ensure that materials are delivered in the most efficient manner, in good condition within the agreed time limit, and effectively deal with any returns.

• Accountable for effectively and structural handling of complains and non-conformance about shipment deliveries, their completeness and state.

• Manage problems, schedule changes and ensure changes are reflected within the ERP systems.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of the Procurement related systems and procedures.

• Ensure that the procurement chains are following Fugro policy, principles and standards and procedures together with safeguarding vendors, contractors, and other service providers per corporate governance. 

Job Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in full spectrum Purchasing, preferably working in consultancy firms, construction companies and Procurement experience in Engineering fields for negotiating and making contracts.

• Degree holder in Building, Engineering or equivalent with Supply Chain Management qualification an added advantage.

• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of Geotechnical processes and components.

• Highly service-minded, both internal and external customers.

• Results Oriented with excellent planning, organizing and communication skills.

• Technical and commercial acumen are highly preferred.

• Proficiency in EPR system and MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Chinese Word Processing.

• Excellent command of spoken and written English and Chinese including Mandarin.

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