Buying Manager

Graduan; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking individuals with strong experience to manage product categories within fruits, meat, and frozen foods. The role involves evaluating product lines, selecting vendors based on various criteria, and ensuring profitable management of the category. Collaboration with line managers and vendors is essential to meet departmental needs and analyze market trends. Ideal candidates should have a background in managing product categories and understanding consumer behavior.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in managing product categories.
• Ability to analyze market trends and consumer behavior.

Responsibilities

• Research and evaluate product lines for department needs.
• Select vendors based on price, quality, and distribution costs.
• Manage relationships with vendors to ensure good deals.
• Collaborate with line managers during planning and purchasing.
• Analyze future trends and consumer buying patterns.
• Manage category profitability including sales, margins, and wastages.

Job description

We are looking for individuals with strong experience in the related category to join our team. This role manages fresh either in local fruits or meat & frozen.

You Will

• Research and evaluate attractive lines of products to meet departmental needs for the category you are managing.
• Involve in decision making to select the best vendors based on price, quality, distribution cost and other factors.
• Work closely with potential vendors to determine the best deals for the company.
• Maintain good relationship with existing vendors while seeking new ones.
• Communicate with line managers during the planning and purchasing process with potential vendors.
• Work closely with other departments during planning of new ranges of products.
• Recognize and analyze the future trends and consumer buying patterns.
• To deliver overall category's profitability which includes managing key deliverables such as sales, margins, stocks and wastages.