Buyer Executive /Senior

Private Advertiser; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 61,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is expanding its Buying & Merchandising team in the supermarket retail sector. We are seeking dynamic executives to manage product categories, sourcing, assortment planning, pricing, promotions, supplier management, stock availability, and category performance across multiple outlets.

The role, offered at Executive or Senior Executive level, involves close collaboration with suppliers and internal teams, support for new store openings, and delivering strong sales, margins, and

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Business, Retail Management, Supply Chain, Marketing, or related disciplines.
• 2–4 years of buying, merchandising, category management, procurement, or retail operations experience.
• Experience in supermarket, grocery, FMCG, hypermarket, or retail industry preferred.
• Strong communication, negotiation, coordination, and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other relevant business systems.

Responsibilities

• Support and/or manage assigned supermarket product categories and SKUs across multiple outlets.
• Source and evaluate new products based on customer demand, market trends, pricing, margin, and commercial potential.
• Plan and maintain an effective product assortment and SKU mix according to store and category requirements.
• Review category sales, gross margin, stock movement, inventory levels, and product performance.
• Negotiate and/or support negotiations on purchase prices, rebates, discounts, promotional support, payment terms, and other trading terms.
• Coordinate new product listings, SKU creation, price changes, product discontinuation, and other category-related activities.
• Ensure product range and pricing remain competitive within the supermarket market.
• Manage day-to-day communication and coordination with suppliers on pricing, product availability, orders, deliveries, and promotional activities.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's/Diploma in Business

Retail/Supply Chain related diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

As part of our continued expansion in the supermarket retail industry, we are looking for dynamic and commercially driven individuals to join our Buying & Merchandising team as Buyer (Executive / Senior Executive).

The role is responsible for supporting and/or managing assigned product categories, covering product sourcing, assortment planning, pricing, promotions, supplier management, stock availability, and category performance across multiple supermarket outlets.

You will work closely with suppliers and internal teams to ensure the right products are available at competitive prices while supporting sales, margin, and inventory objectives. The role will also be actively involved in new store openings and expansion projects.

Candidates will be considered for Executive or Senior Executive level based on relevant experience, category knowledge, and capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Buying & Category Management

Support and/or manage assigned supermarket product categories and SKUs across multiple outlets.

Source and evaluate new products based on customer demand, market trends, pricing, margin, and commercial potential.

Plan and maintain an effective product assortment and SKU mix according to store and category requirements.

Review category sales, gross margin, stock movement, inventory levels, and product performance.

Identify slow-moving, underperforming, and high-performing SKUs and recommend appropriate actions.

Coordinate new product listings, SKU creation, price changes, product discontinuation, and other category-related activities.

Ensure product range and pricing remain competitive within the supermarket market.

Manage day-to-day communication and coordination with suppliers on pricing, product availability, orders, deliveries, and promotional activities.

Negotiate and/or support negotiations on purchase prices, rebates, discounts, promotional support, payment terms, and other trading terms.

Build and maintain strong working relationships with existing suppliers.

Source and evaluate potential new suppliers and products to strengthen the company's product offering.

Monitor supplier performance, delivery fulfilment, and product availability.

Follow up on supply or delivery issues to minimize stock shortages and operational disruptions.

Pricing, Promotions & Commercial Performance

Conduct regular competitor price checks and market comparisons.

Monitor selling prices and recommend pricing adjustments to maintain competitiveness and targeted margins.

Plan and coordinate promotional activities together with suppliers and internal teams.

Evaluate promotional and category performance to determine sales effectiveness and commercial returns.

Monitor consumer trends, seasonal demand, and competitor activities to identify business opportunities.

Inventory & Stock Management

Work closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and suppliers to maintain healthy stock availability across stores.

Monitor stock levels, stock movement, out-of-stock situations, and excess inventory.

Support demand planning and ordering activities based on sales trends, promotions, seasonal requirements, and store needs.

Follow up on stock and supply issues to ensure timely replenishment.

Recommend actions to improve stock turnover and reduce slow-moving or ageing inventory.

New Store Opening & Expansion

Support and/or lead category and product planning for new supermarket openings.

Determine initial product assortment, SKU requirements, quantities, and supplier readiness for new stores.

Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams on product ordering, delivery schedules, and store opening requirements.

Support merchandising, product display, and stock setup during new store openings.

Ensure products and promotional items are ready according to the store opening timeline.

Monitor sales and product performance after opening and adjust the assortment or stock levels where required.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Store Operations, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, and other internal departments to ensure smooth execution of buying activities.

Coordinate promotional campaigns, seasonal activities, new product launches, and store initiatives.

Communicate product, pricing, promotion, and supplier updates to relevant stakeholders.

Support operational requirements and resolve product or supplier-related issues affecting stores.

Job Requirements

Buyer Executive

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Business, Retail Management, Supply Chain, Marketing, or related disciplines.

Minimum 2–4 years of relevant experience in buying, merchandising, category management, procurement, or retail operations.

Experience within the supermarket, grocery, FMCG, hypermarket, or retail industry is highly preferred.

Good understanding of product assortment, pricing, promotions, and inventory management.

Good communication, negotiation, coordination, and analytical skills.

Senior Executive, Buyer

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Business, Retail Management, Supply Chain, Marketing, or related disciplines.

Minimum 4–6 years of relevant buying, merchandising, category management, or procurement experience, preferably within supermarket, grocery, FMCG, hypermarket, or retail environments.

Strong experience in supplier negotiation, category management, product sourcing, pricing, and promotional planning.

Able to independently manage assigned categories and supplier relationships.

Strong commercial awareness with the ability to analyze sales, margin, stock, and market performance.

Good stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.

General Requirements

Strong commercial, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Good understanding of the supermarket and FMCG retail environment.

Comfortable working with sales, margin, pricing, stock, and category performance data.

Able to manage multiple suppliers, SKUs, and priorities simultaneously.

Hands-on and able to work in a fast-paced, multi-branch supermarket environment.

Strong communication and coordination skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other relevant business systems.

Willing to travel between stores and support new store openings when required.