Senior Retail Purchasing & Inventory Manager

De Luxe Circle Fresh Mart Sdn Bhd; Skudai; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

De Luxe Circle Fresh Mart Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a seasoned Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement for multiple outlets and a central warehouse in Malaysia. You will source, negotiate, and manage suppliers, ensuring cost efficiency and quality across all categories.

The role requires 5+ years in purchasing or supply chain, strong negotiation, and proficiency with ERP/inventory systems. You will collaborate with operations and warehouse teams to align inventory planning with business goals.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in a related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in purchasing or supply chain, preferably for multiple outlets/branches.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and contract handling skills.
• Solid understanding of retail margins, rebates, trade agreements, and promotional support.
• Experience in inventory planning, replenishment, demand forecasting, and stock control.
• Familiarity with grocery, household, fresh, and general merchandise categories.
• Proven ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve purchasing efficiency.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and ERP/inventory systems.
• Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and lead a purchasing team.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily purchasing activities for all outlets & warehouse.
• Ensure timely ordering and replenishment of stocks.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Monitor supplier pricing, product quality, and delivery performance.
• Lead and supervise the purchasing team.
• Develop and improve purchasing SOPs and processes.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Contract handling

Inventory planning

Demand forecasting

Stock control

Excel

ERP inventory systems

Education

Diploma/Degree in a related field

Tools

ERP inventory systems

Job description

De Luxe Circle Fresh Mart Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a seasoned Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement for multiple outlets and a central warehouse in Malaysia. You will source, negotiate, and manage suppliers, ensuring cost efficiency and quality across all categories.

The role requires 5+ years in purchasing or supply chain, strong negotiation, and proficiency with ERP/inventory systems. You will collaborate with operations and warehouse teams to align inventory planning with business goals.