JOB DESCRIPTION
Industry: Mechanical & Electrical (M&E), HVAC & Facility Engineering
Work Location: Headquarters, Vervea, Batu Kawan, Penang
Reporting To: Management / Operations Manager
Job Summary
Responsible for managing end-to-end purchasing and procurement activities for M&E, HVAC and facility maintenance projects, while coordinating logistics, transportation and delivery of materials, equipment, tools and spare parts between the Penang headquarters and branches in Sarawak and other assigned locations.
Key Responsibilities
1. M&E / HVAC Technical Procurement
- Source, evaluate and purchase M&E, HVAC and facility maintenance materials, equipment, tools and spare parts according to project requirements and technical specifications.
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of HVAC systems, including split units, VRV/VRF systems, AHUs, FCUs, chillers, compressors, motors, pumps, copper piping, refrigerants and related components.
- Understand basic M&E materials and components, including electrical cables, circuit breakers, contactors, isolators, piping, valves, fittings and plumbing materials.
- Review material requests, drawings, bills of quantities (BOQs), specifications and parts lists to ensure the correct items, sizes, ratings and quantities are purchased.
- Identify suitable suppliers, obtain and compare quotations, negotiate prices, evaluate product quality and delivery lead times, and recommend cost-effective purchasing options.
- Verify material compatibility, technical specifications, warranties and compliance requirements with the engineering or technical team before purchasing when necessary.
2. Purchasing & Supplier Management
- Prepare purchase requisitions, request for quotations (RFQs), purchase orders (POs) and other procurement documentation.
- Maintain an updated supplier database covering M&E, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, tools and engineering equipment suppliers.
- Follow up with suppliers on order confirmations, stock availability, delivery schedules, backorders, replacements and urgent requirements.
- Monitor purchasing costs, delivery performance and supplier service quality.
- Ensure all purchases are supported by approved requests, quotations, purchase orders, delivery orders and invoices, in accordance with company procedures.
- Resolve discrepancies involving incorrect items, damaged goods, shortages, defective materials and supplier delivery delays.
3. Logistics & Inter-Branch Coordination
- Plan and coordinate the transportation and delivery of M&E/HVAC materials, tools, equipment and spare parts from Penang headquarters to Sarawak branches and other assigned project locations.
- Arrange suitable transportation, courier services, freight forwarding, cargo bookings and sea or air shipments according to urgency, cost, cargo size and delivery requirements.
- Coordinate shipment schedules, packing, labelling, documentation, cargo collection, dispatch and delivery confirmation.
- Liaise with branch personnel, project coordinators, site supervisors, technicians, transporters and logistics providers to ensure materials reach the correct destination on time.
- Prepare and maintain delivery orders, packing lists, shipment records, consignment notes, tracking details and proof of delivery.
- Monitor shipment progress, follow up on delays and proactively resolve transportation or delivery issues.
- Coordinate urgent spare-part deliveries to minimise project disruption, equipment downtime and maintenance delays.
Job Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, HVAC/Refrigeration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement or a related field.
- Strong technical foundation in M&E engineering and practical knowledge of HVAC systems, components, materials and maintenance requirements.
- Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, logistics or materials coordination within an M&E, HVAC, engineering, construction or facility management environment is preferred.
- Ability to understand technical specifications, material descriptions, equipment models, drawings, BOQs and parts lists.
- Experience in supplier sourcing, quotation comparison, price negotiation, purchase orders and delivery coordination.
- Able to work independently, manage multiple purchasing requests and meet urgent operational deadlines.
- Willing to coordinate with branches and project teams across Peninsular Malaysia and Sarawak, including occasional business travel when required.
Pay: RM3,000.00 - RM3,500.00 per month
Work Location: In person