Sourcing and Procurement Manager / Buyer

Jobstreet Malaysia; Selangor; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local company in Selangor is seeking a Buyer to source and negotiate with local and overseas suppliers for home furnishing products. The ideal candidate should have a Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree with 2–5 years of relevant experience. Strong negotiation and analytical skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently and knowledge of retail trends. Proficiency in English and Mandarin is required. This role offers the opportunity to influence product assortments and manage supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–5 years of buying/sourcing experience, preferably in home furnishing, furniture, décor, or retail industry.
• Familiar with sourcing from local and/or overseas suppliers is an advantage.
• Required language(s): English and Mandarin, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with local and overseas suppliers.
• Develop and manage product assortments aligned with the company's brand.
• Conduct cost analysis and price negotiation to meet targets.
• Monitor market trends and customer preferences for new product opportunities.
• Coordinate with teams for timely product launches.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Cost management skills

Attention to detail

Results-driven

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Merchandising, or any Art Studies

Job description

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with local and overseas suppliers for home furnishing, décor, and lifestyle products
• Develop and manage product assortments aligned with the company's brand positioning, pricing strategy, and market trends
• Conduct cost analysis, price negotiation, and margin control to meet business targets
• Monitor market trends, customer preferences, and competitor offerings to identify new product opportunities
• Coordinate with merchandising, marketing, operations, and logistics teams to ensure timely product launches
• Manage supplier relationships, quality standards, and product compliance requirements
• Oversee purchase orders, delivery timelines, and inventory planning

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Merchandising, or any Art Studies.
• Minimum 2–5 years of buying/sourcing experience, preferably in home furnishing, furniture, décor, or retail industry
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and cost management skills
• Familiar with sourcing from local and/or overseas suppliers (e.g. China, Vietnam, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, etc. is an advantage)
• Good understanding of retail trends, consumer behavior, and product lifecycle
• Able to work independently, detail-oriented, and results-driven
• Required language(s): English and Mandarin. For both Speaking and Writing. Mandarin is an advantage.