Category Buyer/Purchasing

Health Lane Family Pharmacy Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy chain seeks a driven Category Buyer to manage product categories, negotiate prices, and ensure customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates are equipped with relevant degrees, negotiation prowess, and a passion for retail management. Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply, and opportunities for career progression are available.

Benefits

Training and certification sponsored by the company

Special granted leaves: Paternity Leave, Examination Leave

Medical allowance

Staff purchase discount

Qualifications

• Candidate must have a relevant degree and negotiation skills.
• Fluency in Mandarin is preferred for supplier interactions.
• Experience in a related industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product availability and profitability through supplier liaisons.
• Manage product categories to meet customer needs.
• Forecast and analyze market trends.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Time management

Judgment and decision making skills

Education

Diploma/Bachelor's Degree/Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree in Business Studies/Retail Management or equivalent

Job description

• Ensure availability and profitability of product's assortment through laising with business partners/suppliers
• Develop and manage a category of products and merchandise that are attractive to our customer and meet our customer need
• Negotiate product cost and rebates to continually achieve lower costs for our customers
• Negotiate and plan promotions that are attractive and add value to our customers
• Forecasting and analyzing market trend
• Assist the team to achieve category target
• Monitor SKU levels and recommend SKU rationalization initiatives in the future

We are looking for outstanding and highly driven Category Buyer with a strong track record of sourcing & negotiating price to ensure best price purchased for

If you are the one, come & join our team!

Job Requirements:

• Candidate must possess at least Diploma/ Bachelor's Degree/Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree in Business Studies/Retail Management or equivalent.
• Candidates who are fluent in Mandarin is preferred as the role requires dealing with Mandarin speaking suppliers
• Experience in related department or industry has added advantage
• Fresh graduate are welcome to apply
• Required Skill(s): Negotiation skills, communication skills, time management, judgment and decision making skills

LET'S JOIN AND GROW TOGETHER!!

• You will have the opportunity to climb the corporate ladder to a managerial role in the future
• Training and certification sponsored by the company
• Special granted leaves: Paternity Leave, Examination Leave etc

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Health Lane Family Pharmacy is a growing chain of pharmacy with more than 30 years of experience! We currently have more than 250 outlets in Klang Valley, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Johor, Pahang, Perak, Penang, Sarawak and still expanding.

We believe “GREAT HEALTH BEGINS HERE”, our goal is to establish a long term relationship with our customers, treating them like our family by providing caring advice and recommending wholesome solutions to help them achieve great health.

In order to achieve our goal, we employ a dedicated team of licensed and experienced pharmacists, well trained nutritionists, dietitians and health advisors to provide the best service and consultation to our customers.

Health Lane Family Pharmacy is a growing chain of pharmacy with more than 30 years of experience! We currently have more than 250 outlets in Klang Valley, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Johor, Pahang, Perak, Penang, Sarawak and still expanding.

We believe “GREAT HEALTH BEGINS HERE”, our goal is to establish a long term relationship with our customers, treating them like our family by providing caring advice and recommending wholesome solutions to help them achieve great health.

In order to achieve our goal, we employ a dedicated team of licensed and experienced pharmacists, well trained nutritionists, dietitians and health advisors to provide the best service and consultation to our customers.

Perks and benefits Medical Miscellaneous allowance Insurance, Training, Staff Purchase discount, Reti

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