Procurement - Category Manager

Alpro Pharmacy; Seremban; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy chain in Malaysia is seeking an experienced professional in Category Management to drive growth and profitability. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in relevant fields. You will lead supplier negotiations, analyze market trends, and enhance product assortments. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent communication skills in English, Bahasa Malaysia, and Mandarin are essential. This position offers an opportunity to make impactful contributions in a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Category Management, Procurement, or Supply Chain.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Excellent command of English, Bahasa Malaysia, and Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth, profitability, and efficiency of assigned product categories.
• Monitor and evaluate key performance metrics.
• Lead supplier negotiations and manage procurement budgets.
• Analyze market trends and consumer behavior to support decisions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align category strategies.
• Expand product assortment by onboarding strategic SKUs.
• Conduct regular competitive pricing surveys.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management capabilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Communication in English, Bahasa Malaysia, and Mandarin

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Business, Marketing, Supply Chain

Tools

ERP systems

Business analytics tools

Digital procurement platforms

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Drive the growth, profitability, and efficiency of assigned product categories through effective planning and execution.
• Monitor and evaluate key performance metrics including Sales, Gross Profit, GMROI, Inventory Turnover, and Stock Holding.
• Lead supplier negotiations, manage procurement budgets, and ensure adherence to Just-In-Time (JIT) purchasing practices.
• Analyze market trends, pricing strategies, and consumer behavior using tools like Nielsen and IQVIA to support category decisions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Retail, Marketing, Logistics, Finance, etc.) to align category strategies across channels.
• Expand online and offline product assortment by onboarding strategic SKUs and optimizing listings across Alpro’s retail platforms.
• Secure marketing, training, and CSR support through supplier collaboration and Trading Term Agreement (TTA) negotiation.
• Conduct regular competitive pricing surveys to optimize category pricing and maintain market competitiveness.
• Monitor supplier performance including OTIF (On Time In Full), credit terms, return policies, and stock delivery reliability.
• Lead new initiatives, campaigns, or cross-departmental projects related to category performance improvement.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or any relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Category Management, Procurement, or Supply Chain, preferably in retail or healthcare.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Familiar with ERP systems, business analytics tools, and digital procurement platforms.
• Excellent command of English, Bahasa Malaysia, and Mandarin (spoken & written).
• Proven skills in negotiation, analytical thinking, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Self-driven with strong project management capabilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated leadership, integrity, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

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