Quantity Surveyor cum Purchaser

at  CORNERSTONE BUILDERS PTE LTD

QUANTITY SURVEYING (PRE & POST CONTRACT)

• Carry out quantity take-off for project which includes sourcing for supplier and sub-contractor, collate price for comparison
• Prepare tender and contract documents
• Prepare and analyse costings for tender
• Perform risk, value management and cost control
• Responsible for collecting, sorting, check other bidding calculation of quantities
• Accountable for reviewing tender documents, drawings and quantity taking-off
• Prepare quotations for various technical works, material, manpower etc
• Sourcing of Subcontractors and suppliers
• Evaluation of price comparison
• Estimation for variations submissions
• Monitoring of project variations
• Valuing completed works and preparing subcontractor’s payment
• Attendance of site/technical meetings including preparation of debrief
• Conducting site measurements
• Review and understand all plans and specifications
• Arranging meetings with subcontractors and suppliers to review the specifications, scope of works and method of construction if required
• Preparation of Tender Queries

PURCHASING

• Overall management of the day-to-day purchasing activities
• Creating purchase orders, track orders and ensuring timely delivery of goods or services including oversea purchases, shipment and etc
• Building and maintaining relationship with suppliers, evaluating their performances and addressing any issues or concerns that may arise
• Negotiating terms and conditions, including price, delivery schedules, and quality standards, as suppliers
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to understand their requirements and developing procurements plan and strategies to meet those needs
• Monitoring budgets, analyzing spending patterns and seeking cost saving opportunities through strategic sourcing and negotiations
• Maintaining adequate inventory levels to meet demands while minimizing excess inventory and associated costs
• Maintaining accurate records of procurement transactions, contracts, and supplier information, and preparing reports on purchasing activities, performance metrics and cost savings
• Other administrative duties as assigned by the management

REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree or Diploma in Building/ Quantity Surveying.
• Min 5 years’ experience, preferably from Main Contractor
• Well-versed in both Contracts Administration and Tenders
• Experience in purchasing is added advantage
• Possess good negotiation and coordination skills
• Good interpersonal skills, able to communicate with people from all levels.
• Meticulous, analytical with excellent problem solving skills, proactive, good team player and able to meet tight deadlines
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision