Buyer (Executive / Senior Executive)

VN TRADING SDN BHD; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 39,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

NSK Grocer in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Purchasing Executive to support and manage buying, procurement and merchandising across multiple stores. You will help ensure competitive product assortments, strong supplier partnerships, and healthy inventory levels, while assisting new store openings.

The role requires a diploma or degree in business/retail or related field and about 2–6 years in buying or retail operations. Travel to stores may be required and Mandarin ability is a plus.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Business, Retail, Supply Chain or related field.
• Approximately 2–6 years of relevant experience in buying, merchandising, procurement or retail operations.
• Experience within supermarket, grocery, FMCG or related retail environments.
• Good understanding of product sourcing, pricing, inventory and supplier coordination.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and coordination with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Commercially minded with understanding of sales, margin and inventory.
• Proficiency in Mandarin will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support and/or manage product sourcing, selection and assortment planning for assigned categories.
• Manage SKU listing, pricing, promotions and product range.
• Monitor sales performance, stock levels, stock turnover, OOS situations and product trends.
• Analyze category and SKU performance to support buying and commercial decisions.
• Review and recommend improvements to product assortment, pricing and promotional strategies.
• Liaise with suppliers on product availability, pricing, ordering and delivery schedules.
• Support or lead negotiations on pricing, rebates, promotional support and trading terms.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while identifying new products and sourcing opportunities.
• Conduct market research, competitor checks and pricing comparisons.
• Support and/or lead product and assortment planning for new store openings.

Skills

Buying

Merchandising

Procurement

Supplier coordination

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Business/ Retail / Supply Chain

Job description

This role is responsible for supporting and/or managing buying, procurement and merchandising activities to ensure a competitive product assortment, strong supplier partnerships, healthy inventory levels and smooth execution across multiple retail stores. The successful candidate will also play an important role in supporting new store openings and business expansion projects.

Key responsibilities

Support and/or manage product sourcing, selection and assortment planning for assigned categories

Manage SKU listing, pricing, promotions and product range

Monitor sales performance, stock levels, stock turnover, out-of-stock (OOS) situations and product trends

Analyze category and SKU performance to support buying and commercial decisions

Review and recommend improvements to product assortment, pricing and promotional strategies

Liaise closely with suppliers on product availability, pricing, ordering and delivery schedules

Support or lead negotiations on pricing, rebates, promotional support and trading terms

Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while continuously identifying new products and sourcing opportunities

Conduct market research, competitor checks and pricing comparisons

Support and/or lead product and assortment planning for new store openings

About you

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Business, Retail, Supply Chain or a related field

Approximately 2-6 years of relevant experience in buying, merchandising, procurement or retail operations (depending on level)

Experience within supermarket, grocery, FMCG or related retail environments

Good understanding of product sourcing, pricing, inventory and supplier coordination

Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills

Good communication, coordination and analytical skills

Able to work effectively with suppliers and multiple internal stakeholders

Commercially minded with a good understanding of sales, margin, inventory and product performance

Proficiency in Mandarin will be an advantage, as the role involves regular communication and negotiation with Mandarin-speaking suppliers

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

NSK Grocer (KL) Sdn Bhd (“NSK Grocer”) (Registration No. 202101003378 (1403676A) is jointly owned by Versatile Creative Berhad and NSK Trading Sdn Bhd.

The holding Company, Versatile Creative Berhad (“VCB”) is a public listed company on the Main Board of the Malaysia n Stock Exchange. The businesses of VCB are very diverse and each and every of this business are the leader in its industries itself.

In addition, NSK Trading Sdn Bhd as the join owner of NSK Grocer is one of the biggest retailers in Malaysia offers variety of groceries and household goods.

NSK Grocer is a trading, wholesale and retail grocery business with a greater focus on premium products. We offer both food and non-food product. Our food line including fresh groceries, commodities, beverage, and diary products.

On the top of that, NSK Grocer will explore for digital transformation by online store to stay competitive and relevant to serve the consumers.

Why Join us

We aim to be the leading wholesale and retail company by providing high quality ranges of products. We are currently looking for committed and qualified candidate to join our dynamics teams. We have a creative and innovative corporate culture that help our employees thrive and we provide opportunities for career advancement within the company.

What can I earn as a Purchasing Executive