Buyer (Executive/Senior Executive/Assistant Manager)

NSK Grocer; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer in Kuala Lumpur is seeking Buyers to join their procurement team. This role involves implementing merchandising strategies, negotiating with vendors, and maintaining product quality. Candidates should have a diploma or higher and 3–5 years of experience in purchasing. Proficiency in multiple languages is essential, and the company offers opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant work experience in purchasing or merchandising.
• Proficiency in Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia, and English for communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on product lines to meet needs.
• Negotiate deals with vendors and maintain relationships.
• Analyze consumer buying behavior to inform purchases.

Skills

Strong multitasking abilities

Excellent negotiation skills

Strong communication

Analytical mindset

Education

Diploma or higher in related field

Job description

As part of business growth and expansion, we are strengthening our procurement and merchandising team. With new store openings, broader product categories, and a growing customer base, we are seeking dynamic and experienced individuals to join us as Buyers. This strategic hiring initiative aims to support our expanding operations by ensuring a competitive and well-curated product assortment across all locations. If you are passionate about sourcing, market trends, and building strong vendor partnerships, we welcome you to be part of our journey in delivering value and variety to our customers.

Objective:

• To implement effective merchandising strategies that support and achieve sales targets.
• To ensure a competitive and diverse product assortment that meets retailer expectations.
• To standardize product and visual displays across all store locations, ensuring brand consistency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and evaluate appealing product lines to meet departmental needs.
• Participate in vendor selection, considering price, quality, distribution costs, and other critical factors.
• Stay informed on market trends and consumer preferences to develop impactful promotional and marketing strategies.
• Collaborate with potential vendors to negotiate optimal deals for the company.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing vendors while proactively identifying new sourcing opportunities.
• Liaise with line managers throughout the planning and procurement process to align vendor partnerships with company goals.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in the planning and launch of new product ranges.
• Analyze consumer buying behavior and anticipate future retail trends to inform purchasing decisions.
• Partner with suppliers to enhance business relationships and overall vendor performance.
• Provide strategic direction for merchandise assortment and classification for each store.
• Conduct market research, study competitors, attend trade fairs, and assess pricing and merchandising strategies to stay competitive.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree, or Postgraduate Diploma in any related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant work experience in purchasing, merchandising, or retail buying.
• Strong multitasking abilities with the capacity to manage complex and competing priorities.
• Excellent negotiation, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities; analytical mindset with proficiency in numerical data.
• Proficiency in Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia, and English is required to effectively communicate with a diverse client and vendor base, including Mandarin-speaking stakeholders.

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 candidates to join our dynamic teams. We have a creative and innovative corporate culture that helps our employees thrive and we provide opportunities for career advancement within the company.

NSK Grocer (KL) Sdn Bhd (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 Malaysian Stock Exchange. NSK Trading Sdn Bhd, as a joint owner of NSK Grocer, is one of the biggest retailers in Malaysia offering a variety of groceries and household goods. NSK Grocer is a trading, wholesale and retail grocery business with a greater focus on premium products, offering both food and non-food products, including fresh groceries, commodities, beverages, and dairy products. NSK Grocer will explore digital transformation via an online store to stay competitive and relevant to serve consumers.

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