Assistant Manager - Indirect Procurement

MR DIY TRADING SDN BHD; Seri Kembangan; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home improvement retail chain is seeking a Non-Trade Procurement Assistant Manager to oversee all non-trade procurement activities. This role involves sourcing, supplier management, negotiation, and strategic collaboration to enhance operational efficiency and deliver significant cost savings across the organization. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and 3 to 5 years of indirect procurement experience, along with strong negotiation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in indirect procurement.
• Detail-oriented and organized with strong project management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and onboard reliable suppliers for non-trade goods and services.
• Negotiate cost savings and manage the full procurement cycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement activities.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier Management

Strategic Sourcing

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Procurement Tools

Job description

MR DIY International brings high-quality, affordable products to customers worldwide, building on its proud beginnings in Malaysia. Over the years, MR DIY has grown into a trusted household name with a global footprint of more than 4,000 stores across Asia, Europe, and beyond—including key markets such as Turkey, Spain, Poland, Bangladesh, Thailand, Brunei, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, India, and Cambodia.

With a dedicated team of over 20,000 employees, MR DIY International serves more than 80 million customers annually. The company is committed to delivering exceptional value and convenience, making everyday essentials and innovative products accessible to communities everywhere.

Internally, this position is known as Non-Trade Procurement Assistant Manager. The incumbent is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing non-trade procurement activities to support the operations and growth of a leading home improvement retail chain. The role requires strong procurement expertise, stakeholder engagement skills, and excellent communication and presentation skills to deliver cost efficiencies, process improvements, and strategic sourcing solutions.

Responsibilities:

Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Identify, assess, and onboard reliable suppliers for non-trade goods and services (store fixtures, IT, warehouse systems, services, etc.).
• Conduct regular supplier performance evaluations and ensure continuous quality improvements.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to support operational needs and business scalability.

Procurement Operations & Negotiation

• Manage the full procurement cycle from requisition to contract award for non-trade categories.
• Negotiate favourable pricing, service levels, and contractual terms to achieve cost savings and business value. • Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies, ethical sourcing, and governance standards.
• Drive innovative sourcing strategies to optimize quality, speed, and cost.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication

• Work cross-functionally with departments (retail operations, marketing, IT, projects) to understand procurement requirements and provide effective solutions.
• Communicate proactively with stakeholders to align procurement activities with business priorities.
• Prepare and deliver clear, professional presentations and reports to leadership on procurement initiatives and outcomes.

Reporting, Analysis & Process Improvement

• Report procurement KPIs, vendor performance data, and savings achieved to management.
• Analyse supplier evaluation results and market trends to inform sourcing decisions.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve procurement processes, cost structures, and operational efficiencies.

Requirements:

• Has a Bachelor’s degree and 3 to 5 years of experience in indirect procurement
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and strategic sourcing skills
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and presentation skills
• Detail-oriented, organized, and systematic with strong project management abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and PowerPoint) and procurement tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Agile, proactive and solution-oriented mindset
• Collaborative approach with the ability to influence across departments