Procurement & Stores Intern at Superior Homes

To be an in-house procurement expert for the construction and real estate development business, with oversight and direct execution for all procurement matters, and management of materials and items that are procured and needed for the construction of our master-planned real estate developments.

Responsibilities:

• Work with project consultants 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 so as 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

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Procurement & Supply Chain Management or any other related courses
• Background procurement in real estate and construction industries an added advantage,
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, especially excel and spreadsheets,
• An understanding or interest in property market and trends, with regards to prices of inputs for construction and real estate development,
• Honesty and integrity when carrying out all tasks,
• Strong communication skills (both written and oral),
• Good analytical and quantitative reasoning,
• Strong organizational and time management skills -ability to adhere to deadlines, multi-task and be able to prioritize