Procurement Local Assistant Manager/Manager

MR DIY Malaysia; Seri Kembangan; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MR D.I.Y. Malaysia is seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead sourcing, negotiation, and supplier performance for a high-volume retail business.

The role focuses on developing strategies, managing end-to-end purchasing, and working with Merchandising, Inventory, Operations, and Finance to sustain product availability while driving cost savings. The successful candidate will oversee supplier selection, contracts, and performance, while guiding a team of Procurement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 5 years of procurement experience.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and cost-control capabilities.
• Experience in high-volume retail/FMCG procurement is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies to ensure competitive pricing and reliable supply.
• Manage end-to-end procurement: sourcing, quotations, supplier evaluation, negotiation, POs, and delivery follow-up.
• Source and evaluate suppliers based on pricing, quality, capacity, lead time, and service performance.
• Lead negotiations on pricing and terms to achieve cost savings and favorable contracts.
• Monitor market trends and supplier movements to support purchasing decisions.
• Manage supplier performance and build strong relationships to avoid disruptions.
• Review requirements with teams to ensure appropriate quantities, specs, stock, and timelines.
• Track purchase orders and deliveries, ensuring timely receipt of products.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and procurement efficiencies without compromising quality.
• Analyse spending and supplier performance to aid management decisions.
• Maintain procurement records and ensure compliance with policies.
• Supervise Procurement Executives/Officers and provide guidance and evaluation.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Inventory, Operations, Finance, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies to support retail/FMCG business requirements, ensuring competitive pricing, product availability, quality, and timely supply.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including sourcing, quotation comparison, supplier evaluation, negotiation, purchase orders, contract terms, and delivery follow-up.
• Source, evaluate, and manage suppliers based on pricing, product quality, supply capacity, lead time, reliability, and service performance.
• Lead negotiations on pricing, payment terms, rebates, commercial terms, contracts, and other purchasing conditions to achieve cost savings and favourable business outcomes.
• Monitor market pricing, product trends, supplier movements, and cost changes to support effective purchasing decisions.
• Manage supplier performance and build strong supplier relationships to ensure consistent supply and minimise disruptions to retail operations.
• Review purchasing requirements and work closely with relevant teams to ensure appropriate order quantities, specifications, stock availability, and purchasing timelines.
• Monitor purchase orders, delivery schedules, and outstanding orders to ensure products are delivered according to agreed timelines.
• Identify and drive cost-saving opportunities, supplier consolidation, process improvements, and procurement efficiencies without compromising product quality or availability.
• Analyse procurement spending, supplier performance, and purchasing trends to support management decision-making and procurement planning.
• Ensure procurement activities, supplier documentation, contracts, and purchasing records are properly maintained and compliant with company policies.
• Supervise and guide Procurement Executives/Officers, including work allocation, negotiation support, supplier management, and performance monitoring.
• Collaborate closely with Merchandising, Inventory, Operations, Finance, and other internal stakeholders to support business and retail requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies to support retail/FMCG business requirements, ensuring competitive pricing, product availability, quality, and timely supply.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including sourcing, quotation comparison, supplier evaluation, negotiation, purchase orders, contract terms, and delivery follow-up.
• Source, evaluate, and manage suppliers based on pricing, product quality, supply capacity, lead time, reliability, and service performance.
• Lead negotiations on pricing, payment terms, rebates, commercial terms, contracts, and other purchasing conditions to achieve cost savings and favourable business outcomes.
• Monitor market pricing, product trends, supplier movements, and cost changes to support effective purchasing decisions.
• Manage supplier performance and build strong supplier relationships to ensure consistent supply and minimise disruptions to retail operations.
• Review purchasing requirements and work closely with relevant teams to ensure appropriate order quantities, specifications, stock availability, and purchasing timelines.
• Monitor purchase orders, delivery schedules, and outstanding orders to ensure products are delivered according to agreed timelines.
• Identify and drive cost-saving opportunities, supplier consolidation, process improvements, and procurement efficiencies without compromising product quality or availability.
• Analyse procurement spending, supplier performance, and purchasing trends to support management decision-making and procurement planning.
• Ensure procurement activities, supplier documentation, contracts, and purchasing records are properly maintained and compliant with company policies.
• Supervise and guide Procurement Executives/Officers, including work allocation, negotiation support, supplier management, and performance monitoring.
• Collaborate closely with Merchandising, Inventory, Operations, Finance, and other internal stakeholders to support business and retail requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant procurement/purchasing experience, preferably within retail, FMCG, supermarket, hypermarket, convenience store, or other high-volume consumer businesses.
• Candidates with experience in high-volume purchasing and managing multiple suppliers/SKUs will be highly preferred.
• Strong experience in supplier sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, and supplier relationship management.
• Proven ability to negotiate pricing, payment terms, commercial terms, contracts, and other purchasing conditions.
• Good understanding of cost management, market pricing, lead times, product availability, and supply continuity within a fast-moving business environment.
• Strong analytical and commercial skills with the ability to identify cost-saving and purchasing optimisation opportunities.
• Able to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including Merchandising, Inventory, Operations, Finance, and other relevant departments.
• Strong communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume retail environment and manage multiple procurement priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other relevant procurement/ERP systems.
• Prior experience in leading or supervising Procurement/Purchasing Executives or Officers is preferred.

MR D.I.Y. is a home-grown enterprise with over 1,300 stores across Malaysia and Brunei. The home improvement retailer has dedicated to make a positive difference in the lives of its valued customers by offering convenience at all its stores nationwide and online at mrdiy.com.my

All MR. D.I.Y. stores are managed directly and the retailer often works in collaboration with owners of shopfront properties or owners of malls. MR. D.I.Y. stores offer a wide selection of SKUs across five major categories, namely hardware; household and furnishing; electrical; stationery and sports equipment products; and others (comprising toys, car accessories, jewellery, cosmetics, food and beverage items, as well as health and personal care).

The Company strives to put its customers first by operating an innovative business that is flexible when it comes to providing a wide variety of products, good quality and value-for-money, holding true to the Company’s motto of “Always Low Prices”.