Procurement & Contracts Executive

Company description:

Far East Organization is a Christian Enterprise, which develops real estate and operates businesses by serving with grace, love, integrity and honesty. Far East Organization and its Hong Kong-based sister company Sino Group is one of Asia's largest real estate groups, with operations in Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Hong Kong and China. Far East Organization is the largest private property developer in Singapore, having developed over 780 developments across all segments of real estate including 55,000 or one in six private homes in Singapore since its establishment in 1960. Far East Organization includes three listed entities: Far East Orchard Limited, Far East Hospitality Trust and Yeo Hiap Seng Limited. Far East Organization is the winner of 11 FIABCI World Prix d'Excellence awards, the highest honour in international real estate.

Job description:

About Us

Far East Organization is a Christian Enterprise, which develops real estate and operates businesses by serving with grace, love, integrity and honesty. Together with its Hong Kong-based sister company Sino Group, they are one of Asia's largest real estate groups, with operations in Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Japan, China (Mainland and Hong Kong) and USA.

Far East Organization is the largest private property developer in Singapore, having developed over 780 developments across all segments of real estate including 55,000 private homes in Singapore since its establishment in 1960. Far East Organization includes three listed entities: Far East Orchard Limited, Far East Hospitality Trust and Yeo Hiap Seng Limited.

Far East Organization is the winner of 14 FIABCI World Prix d'Excellence awards, the highest honour in international real estate. In 2022, Far East Organization is listed as top 50 of The Straits Time's Singapore Best Employers Study. We believe in taking care of the total well-being of our people as they grow with us. We nurture a community where talent is developed and recognised, innovative ideas are encouraged, and achievements celebrated.

Our health and well-being benefits provide physical, mental and spiritual support to our people and their families. In addition to annual leave, performance bonus, medical and insurance coverage, you can anticipate the provision of birthday leave, birthday benefits, family care leave, flexible benefits, staff rebates at F&B outlets, and special rates at our hotels, both locally and overseas. We empower you in your engagement with the wider community by providing varied activities to experience different opportunities to serve and contribute to the community.

Responsibilities

• Partner respective Business Groups to identify sourcing needs and deliver timely procurement support

• Review the deliverables of appointed external consultants (including M&E Engineer and Quantity Surveyors)

• Prepare pre-tender, tender, cost and contracts administration for development and procurement works

• Identify, evaluate and recommend new Contractors and/or Suppliers that meet the Business Groups' requirements based on the selection and qualification process

• Analyse and prepare cost estimates for decision making

• Monitor market dynamics and identify marketplace trends that impact material/services availability and pricing

• Assist in review and negotiation of contract details and maintenance of all contracts

• Participate in process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and effectiveness

Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering or Supply Chain Management

• At least 3 years of experience in M&E Quantity Surveying and/or building and/or supply chain related procurement

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

• Good negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills

• Resourceful, independent and able to work in a fast-paced environment

• Proficient in MS Office and SAP preferred