Buyer

Frasers Group; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Malaysia is seeking a Buyer to join their team. The Buyer will be responsible for analyzing product assortments, maintaining relationships with brand partners, and optimizing inventory strategies. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in retail buying, strong negotiation skills, and a passion for retail. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to an expanding operation with a variety of global sports brands.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in retail buying/merchandising, preferably in the sports retail industry.
• Strong negotiation skills and supplier relationship management.
• Good analytical capability and number sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and select compelling assortments within assigned categories.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brand partners.
• Track sales performance and take proactive actions on products.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Analytical capability

MS Excel

Time-management

Passion for retail

Education

Experience in retail buying/merchandising

Relevant degrees like Business Management

Job description

Sports Direct is part of Frasers Group, a leading UK‑based retail group with a portfolio of internationally recognised brands in sports, lifestyle, and fashion.

Sports Direct Malaysia is currently looking for Buyer to join our growing team.

Sports Direct Malaysia currently operates a total of 40 retail stores domestically and manages a proprietary SportsDirect.com e‑commerce site for domestic and regional fulfillment. Sports Direct Malaysia offers more than 70 authentic global sports brands, providing the widest variety of choice and value. The company employs over 1,000 staff with a view to expanding rapidly across Asia in the coming years.

We have developed a new generation of stores as part of our multi‑channel elevation strategy, to enhance the customer experience at every step of the journey. Our focus is on presenting an unrivalled range of quality products at excellent value in a modern spacious environment. Stores are uniquely zoned by key sports categories, including SD Football, SD Running, SD Training (fitness, cross training, gym equipment, weights, boxing, yoga), SD Rackets (badminton, tennis, squash), SD Swimming (pool, beach, water sports), SD Sports (basketball, rugby, extreme games, cycling, skates & indoor games), SD Lifestyle (Men, Women & Kids) and SD Outdoor (hiking, trekking, camping & fishing).

Job Description

• Analyse and select compelling assortments within your assigned categories / activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with our brand partners.
• Track sales performance for the selected category and take proactive action on underperforming products through markdowns or promotions, and on overperforming products through daily business.
• Monitor and ensure on‑time delivery of stocks from suppliers.
• Monitor weekly trade performance and stock health; achieve sell‑through targets by category and brand.
• Identify white space opportunities and drive product innovation.
• Negotiate cost prices, margin improvements, trading terms, and exclusivity opportunities with our brand partners.
• Create codes, issue POs & update the delivery plan to keep systems current.
• Sourcing potential brands or suppliers, evaluate and propose for the business.
• Participate in seasonal sell‑in and buying appointments with suppliers and brands.
• Monitor industry trends and market developments to keep assortments relevant and competitive.
• Partner with Visual Merchandising, E‑commerce, and Marketing to ensure cross‑channel alignment.
• Work with Planning and Allocation teams to optimise distribution strategies and store grading.
• Collaborate with Store Operations to understand customer feedback and regional needs.
• Any other lawful assignments as and when assigned by the Head of HR & higher management.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in retail buying/merchandising, preferably in the sports retail industry.
• Applicants from Fashion & Merchandising, Fashion Design, Business Management, Marketing, Economics/Finance, Supply Chain Management/Logistics are encouraged to apply.
• Strong negotiation skills and supplier relationship management.
• Good analytical capability and number sensitivity.
• Knowledge of MS Excel.
• Excellent time‑management skills and deadline awareness.
• A genuine passion for retail and ability to spot customer trends.