Job Description

The Procurement Agent is responsible for sourcing, negotiating and purchasing sand packaging materials, aggregates and related construction materials from quarries, dredging operators and third-party suppliers, and for coordinating their timely and cost-effective delivery to project sites, yards or barging points. The role works closely withoperations, logistics, finance and project teams to ensure a reliable supply ofmaterials that meets specification, budget and regulatory requirements, whilebuilding and maintaining a dependable supplier and vendor base.

Sourcing & Supplier Management

. Identify, evaluate and onboard suppliers of sand packaging material,aggregates, granite and other construction materials, including quarries,dredging companies and trading intermediaries.

. Conduct supplier due diligence, including verificationof mining/dredging licences, permits and quality certifications.

. Build and maintain a vendor database with pricing,capacity, lead times and performance history.

. Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedulesand contract terms with suppliers to secure the best value without compromisingquality or supply continuity.

Procurement & Order Management

. Prepare and issue requests for quotation (RFQs),purchase orders and supply contracts in line with project and inventoryrequirements.

. Monitor market prices and supply trends for sand andaggregates, and advise management on price movements, shortages or sourcingrisks.

. Track order status from confirmation through todelivery, resolving delays, shortfalls or discrepancies with supplierspromptly.

. Maintain accurate procurement records, includingpurchase orders, delivery orders, invoices and supplier correspondence.

Logistics & Delivery Coordination

. Coordinate transport arrangements (barges, trucks,haulage contractors) to ensure timely delivery to sites, yards or storagepoints.

. Liaise with logistics providers, jetty/wharf operatorsand site teams to schedule deliveries around project timelines and storagecapacity.

. Monitor freight and haulage costs, and identifyopportunities to improve delivery efficiency and reduce landed cost.

Quality Control & Compliance

. Coordinate with quality control/technical staff toensure materials delivered meet required specifications (grading, moisturecontent, silt content, etc.) and arrange testing where necessary.

. Ensure all procurement activities comply with relevantimport/export regulations, mining and environmental permits, and any applicablesand-trading restrictions in the source and destination countries.

. Maintain proper documentation for customs, licensingand regulatory reporting purposes.