Procurement Associate at Tatu City Limited

The procurement Associate will support the Procurement Team by direct execution and oversight of all procurement matters, management of materials and items that are procured and needed for the construction of our master-plan developments within Tatu City.

Key responsibilities

• Work with Project Managers to ensure conformity of procured materials and services with project specifications.
• Identify, prequalify and engage reliable suppliers and vendors, while maintaining a database of various vendors and suppliers.
• Request for completion of procurement related forms and obtain and analyze price quotes.
• Negotiate with suppliers and vendors on to secure advantageous terms on cost, payment terms and delivery periods.
• Review and perform risk assessment on new agreements/contracts with suppliers/vendors to ensure feasibility.
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Prepare purchase orders, plan and confirm delivery of materials and services.
• Forecast to the finance team vendor and supplier payments that are due or expected for proper planning.
• Collate the required audit trail and documentation to satisfy the finance department that a payment is due.
• Prepare procurement reports.
• Maintain records and inventory of materials in various company stores.
• Track and coordinate the storage and dispatch of materials.
• Maintain suitable inventory levels for various materials.
• Any other duty as assigned

Skills and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement & Supply Chain Management or any other related courses with at least
• 2-3 years of procurement experience in real estate and construction industries.
• An understanding or interest in property market and trends, with regards to prices of inputs for construction and real estate development.
• Strong organizational and time management skills -ability to adhere to deadlines, multi ask and be able to prioritize
• Good knowledge of supplier or third-party management software.
• Good knowledge of international markets and sourcing processes.
• Experience in logistics management is an added advantage.
• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers.

Soft skills

• Mature, pragmatic and flexible approach, strong commercial judgment.
• Team player but comfortable working autonomously.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Rigorous and organized approach.
• Hands-on, ready to roll up the sleeves.
• High energy.
• Result-oriented.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.