Buyer

Sports Direct Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Malaysia seeks a Buyer to analyze product assortments and maintain supplier relationships. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of experience in retail buying, preferably in sports retail. Key responsibilities include sales performance tracking and driving product innovation. Proficiency in negotiation and good analytical skills are essential. This role offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for growth within a rapidly expanding company.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience in retail buying or merchandising.
• Experience in the sports retail industry is desirable.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Good analytical capability and sensitivity to numbers.
• Knowledge in MS Excel.
• Good time management and deadline sensitivity.
• Passion for retail and ability to spot customer trends.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and select compelling assortments within assigned categories.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brand partners.
• Track sales performance and take action on products.
• Monitor delivery of stocks from suppliers.
• Identify opportunities and drive product innovation.
• Negotiate cost prices and trading terms with partners.
• Participate in seasonal sell-in and buying appointments.
• Monitor trends to keep assortments competitive.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Analytical capability

Microsoft Excel

Time management

Understanding customer trends

Education

Experience in retail buying/merchandising

Qualifications in Fashion & Merchandising, Marketing, Business Management, Economics/Finance

Job description

Analyse and select compelling assortments within your assigned categories / activities.

Build and maintain strong relationships with our brand partners.

Sales performance tracking for selected category assigned and take proactive action on underperforming products through markdowns, or promotions, and over performing products through daily business.

Monitor and ensure on-time delivery of stocks from suppliers.

Monitor weekly trade performance and stock health; and 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.

Code creation, issue PO & update Delivery Plan to make sure the systems are always up to date.

Sourcing for potential brand or supplier, 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 ensure assortments remain relevant and competitive.

Partner with Visual Merchandising, E-commerce, and Marketing to ensure alignment across channels.

Work with Planning and Allocation teams to optimize distribution strategies and store grading.

Work closely 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 experience in retail buying/ merchandising, preferable from the sports retail industry is desirable.

Applicants from Fashion & Merchandising, Fashion Design, Business Management, Marketing, Economics / Finance, Supply Chain Management / Logistics are encouraged to apply.

Strong in negotiation skills and supplier relationship management skills.

Good analytic capability and numbers sensitive.

Knowledge in MS Excel.

Good time management skills and deadline sensitive.

A real passion for retail & able to spot customer trends.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• Do you have visual merchandising experience?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Buyer?
• How many years' experience do you have in the retail industry?
• Do you have sports & fitness retail experience?

Retail & Consumer Products 101-1,000 employees

Sports Direct Malaysia currently operates a total of 39 retail stores domestically and manages a proprietary SportsDirect.com e-commerce site for domestic and regional fulfillment. Sports Direct Malaysia offers over 70 of the leading authentic global sports brands, offering the widest variety of choice and value. The company employs over 1000 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.