Senior Executive - Procurement (South Africa)

MR DIY International; Seri Kembangan; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MR DIY International in Malaysia is seeking a Procurement Senior Executive to support expansion initiatives and manage day-to-day purchasing across multiple product categories. You will source suppliers, obtain quotations, negotiate terms and collaborate with HQ and local teams to ensure competitive pricing and timely procurement.

The role offers growth as the business expands, with a focus on supplier development, cost optimisation and category planning across diverse product lines.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, Retail Management, Marketing, or related field.
• Experience in Procurement, Buying, Merchandising or Purchasing, preferably in retail/FMCG.
• Experience in supplier sourcing, quotation comparison and price negotiation.
• Strong understanding of product costing, pricing and commercial evaluation.
• Strong communication and coordination skills with suppliers, local teams and HQ.
• Able to work independently while managing multiple categories and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchasing and buying activities across assigned product categories.
• Source and evaluate suppliers to identify products, pricing and opportunities.
• Obtain and compare supplier quotations, negotiate pricing and terms.
• Evaluate product costing, pricing and overall commercial viability.
• Coordinate with suppliers, local teams and HQ on requirements and plans.
• Develop supplier relationships and monitor market trends for new opportunities.
• Support category planning and product assortment decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support launches and development of products.

Skills

Supplier sourcing

Price negotiation

Analytical thinking

Coordination

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s/Diploma in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

Excel

Job description

Scope of position

The Procurement Senior Executive will support our business expansion in South Africa. The role will be responsible for managing day-to-day purchasing activities while working closely with suppliers, local teams and HQ to ensure competitive pricing, product availability and smooth procurement execution. As the South African business is currently in a development and growth stage, this role offers an opportunity to grow beyond transactional buying and gradually take ownership of supplier development, product opportunities and category planning.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchasing and buying activities across assigned product categories.
• Source and evaluate suppliers to identify suitable products, competitive pricing and new business opportunities.
• Obtain and compare supplier quotations, negotiate pricing and commercial terms, and support cost optimisation initiatives.
• Evaluate product costing, pricing and overall commercial viability.
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure timely product sourcing, quotation, negotiation and order execution.
• Coordinate with local teams and HQ on product requirements, purchasing plans, pricing and supplier-related matters.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and follow up closely on outstanding purchasing and product-related matters.
• Monitor market and product trends to identify potential new products and business opportunities.
• Support supplier development and work towards building a reliable and competitive supplier base.
• Analyse sales, pricing, cost and other relevant commercial information to support buying and category decisions.
• Gradually take greater ownership of category planning, including product assortment, pricing and product opportunity identification.
• Manage multiple categories, projects and priorities while ensuring accuracy and timely execution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the successful launch and development of products.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, Retail Management, Marketing, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in Procurement, Buying, Merchandising or Purchasing, preferably within the retail or FMCG industry.
• Experience in supplier sourcing, quotation comparison and price negotiation.
• Good understanding of product costing, pricing and commercial evaluation.
• Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively with suppliers, local teams and HQ.
• Strong follow-up and execution skills with good attention to detail.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently while managing multiple categories, projects and priorities.
• Commercially minded with an interest in products, pricing and market opportunities.
• Adaptable and willing to take on broader responsibilities as the business grows.