Senior Manager - Procurement (MEP)

Who We Are

Space Matrix is a leading Workplace Design and Build’ consultancy that specializes in creating innovative, sustainable, and human-centric work environments. SMG aims to revolutionise the interior design industry by pioneering DesignTech and offering innovative interior design and building design solutions that cater to the workplace, hospitality, residential, and commercial sectors.

Established in 2001 and headquartered in Singapore, we have a strong presence across APAC and beyond, we have more than 600 employees across 16 offices. We are a proud Great Place to Work certified company 7 years in a row.

Please visit www.spacematrix.com to learn more.

About the Role:

Responsible for procurement of HVAC, Fire Fighting, Electrical and Mechanical project materials while ensuring quality, timely delivery, and cost optimization.

What makes the role successful:

• Procure HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Fighting, Fire Alarm, ELV, and BMS supplies across multiple projects.
• Review MEP technical specifications, BOQs, and value engineering proposals.
• Manage MEP supply contractors, and specialist labor vendors to close project procurement
• Coordinate with vendors and contractor’s teams for timely sourcing and delivery of MEP materials and equipment.
• Monitor project cost and delivery timelines while keeping the planned Margin intact
• Should have strong OEM contacts and a thorough understanding of OEM pricing.
• Negotiate and close Rate Contracts with OEM for supply and specialist labor vendors contracts for labor rates
• Manage RFQs, Purchase Orders, Change Orders, Variation Impact on Project Margin
• Monitor supplier performance, drive continuous improvement
• Track project costs against budgets and prepare cost variance reports.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.8+ Years in MEP procurement, with at least 3-4 years in a senior role managing commercial office fit-out or design-build projects.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Fighting, Fire Alarm, ELV, and Building Services.
• Solid vendor development and procurement experience
• Proven experience in commercial office interior fit-out projects.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong understanding of project planning, cost control, and resource management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.