Senior Purchaser Executive (6-Months Temporary)

IPTB sdn bhd; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in Shah Alam is seeking a Senior Purchaser Executive for a 6-month temporary position. Responsibilities include identifying suppliers, negotiating pricing and terms, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a diploma/degree in Supply Chain or Business and 1-2 years of purchasing experience, preferably in retail or FMCG. Join a team focused on optimizing procurement processes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of purchasing procurement experience in retail/FMCG preferred.
• Knowledge of inventory management and retail operations.
• Good understanding of inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate and select suppliers for FMCG and frozen products.
• Review sales data and forecast purchasing needs.
• Prepare, issue and track purchase orders in Autocount POS/ERP.
• Monitor stock levels to trigger timely replenishment.
• Provide weekly/monthly procurement reports.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field

Tools

Autocount POS/ERP

Job description

Senior Purchaser Executive (6-Months Temporary)

Identify, evaluate and select suppliers for FMCG, frozen products, RTE meals and Buraqcool

Negotiate pricing, credit terms, delivery schedules and rebates

Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers (local distributors, OEM, direct principals)

Ensure suppliers comply with halal, food safety and regulatory requirements

b. Procurement Planning

Review sales data, stock movement and outlet demand to forecast purchasing needs

Plan purchase order (PO) to avoid stock-outs while minimizing overstock

Align procurement with category sales performance and margin target (25% GP target)

Support hub & spoke distribution planning to ensure timely supply to outlets

c. Purchase order & Documentation

Prepare, issue and track Pos in Autocount POS/ERP

Verify supplier invoices, delivery orders (DO), and GRN (good received notes)

Handle discrepancies (shortages, damages, incorrect pricing) through Debit/ credit notes

d. Inventory and stock monitoring

Monitor stock levels at warehouse and outlets to trigger timely replenishment

Coordinate with warehouse team for stock allocation and delivery

Track expiry dates, slow-moving and fast-moving items to adjust purchase decisions

Ensure FIFO principles are followed in replenishment

Negotiate cost prices to achieve target GP margin by category

Review purchase cost fluctuations and propose price adjustment when needed

Monitor supplier rebate programs discount and promotional support

Assist finance in reconciling supplier account and payment schedules

f. Reporting & analysis

Provide weekly/ monthly procurement reports (purchase volume, cost trends, supplier performance)

Analyze purchasing data against sales performance to optimize buying

Highlight risk such as overstock, under-supply or margin erosion

Qualifications

Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field

Knowledge of autocount POS/ERP or other invetory systems is an advantage

Strong negotiatioon, communication and analytical skills

Good understanding of invetory management and retail operation

Proficiency in Microsoft excel and reporting tools

1-2 years experience of purchasing procurement experience (retail/FMCG preferred)