Assistant Manager - Non-Trade Procurement

MR DIY TRADING SDN BHD; Seri Kembangan; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein führendes Unternehmen im Bereich Heimwerkerbedarf sucht einen engagierten Non-Trade Procurement Assistant Manager, der für die Beschaffung und Verwaltung von Non-Trade-Gütern verantwortlich ist. Diese Rolle erfordert starke Fähigkeiten in der Verhandlung und im Lieferantenmanagement, um Kosteneffizienz und strategische Beschaffungslösungen zu gewährleisten. Sie werden eng mit verschiedenen Abteilungen zusammenarbeiten, um die Beschaffungsanforderungen zu verstehen und effektive Lösungen zu bieten. Wenn Sie eine proaktive Denkweise und die Fähigkeit haben, innovative Strategien zu entwickeln, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Qualifications

• 3-5 Jahre Erfahrung im Einkauf, idealerweise im Einzelhandel oder Heimwerkersektor.
• Detailorientiert und organisiert mit starken Projektmanagementfähigkeiten.

Responsibilities

• Identifizieren und onboarden zuverlässiger Lieferanten für Nicht-Handelsgüter.
• Verhandeln von Preisen und Vertragsbedingungen zur Kostensenkung.

Skills

Verhandlungsgeschick

Lieferantenmanagement

Strategisches Beschaffen

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Stakeholder-Engagement

Projektmanagement

Education

Bachelor in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor in Betriebswirtschaft

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

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.

The Non-Trade Procurement Assistant Manager 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.

Key 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

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Has 3 to 5 years of experience in procurement, preferably in retail or home improvement sectors
• 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
• Agile, proactive and has a solution-mindset
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint, and other procurement tools