Manager, Buying Meat, Poultry / Seafood

Segi Value Holdings Sdn. Bhd; Petaling Jaya; Presencial; MYR 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading food procurement company is seeking a Meat & Seafood Buyer to manage sourcing and purchasing of meat and seafood products. This role is crucial for negotiating supplier contracts and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in procurement and strong negotiation skills. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential. Join us to make an impact in the meat and seafood industry in Malaysia.

Formación

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in meat and/or seafood procurement.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and highly organized.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement effective buying strategies for the Meat & Seafood division.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms with suppliers.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure consistent product availability.

Conocimientos

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Decision-making skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Educación

Degree in Business or related field

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

The Meat & Seafood Buyer is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing inventory of fresh and frozen meat and seafood products. This role focuses on supplier negotiations, product quality, pricing optimization, and compliance with food safety standards. The buyer works closely with merchandising, operations, and logistics teams to ensure consistent product availability, reduce waste, and meet customer demand.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective buying strategies for the Meat & Seafood division to achieve sales, margin, and inventory turnover goals.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms with suppliers to secure cost savings and support profitability targets.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with distribution centers to ensure consistent product availability.
• Ensure all products comply with food safety regulations, sustainability standards, and internal company policies.
• Analyze sales data, market trends, and consumer behavior to inform product selection and category management.
• Collaborate with marketing and merchandising teams to plan promotions and curate compelling product assortments.
• Manage and nurture relationships with suppliers while evaluating vendor performance to ensure quality and reliability.
• Stay informed on industry developments, market changes, and competitive pricing strategies to maintain a strong market position.
• Any other related tasks assigned by management as and when is needed

Qualifications

• Preferably a degree in Business or a related field, or equivalent experience/training.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in meat and/or seafood procurement, retail, or the foodservice industry.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, highly organized, and committed to meeting deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Capable of multitasking and thriving in a fast-paced work setting