Strategic Buyer & Merchandising Specialist

VN TRADING SDN BHD; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NSK Grocer is seeking a Buying/Procurement professional to support product sourcing, assortment planning and supplier partnerships across our KL stores. The role emphasizes inventory health, pricing and promotions, with involvement in new store openings.

You should have a Diploma or Bachelor's in Business, Retail or Supply Chain and about 2–6 years in buying, merchandising or retail ops, ideally in supermarket or FMCG environments. Mandarin would be an advantage; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Business, Retail, or Supply Chain.
• Approximately 2–6 years of relevant buying, merchandising, procurement or retail operations experience.
• Experience in supermarket, grocery, FMCG or related retail environments.
• Strong understanding of product sourcing, pricing, inventory and supplier coordination.

Responsibilities

• Support and/or manage product sourcing, selection and assortment planning.
• Manage SKU listing, pricing, promotions and product range.
• Monitor sales performance, stock levels and stock turnover.
• Analyze category and SKU performance to support buying decisions.
• Review and improve product assortment, pricing and promotions.
• Liaise with suppliers on availability, pricing, orders and delivery schedules.
• Support or lead negotiations on pricing, rebates and trading terms.
• Build strong supplier relationships and identify new sourcing opportunities.
• Conduct market research and pricing comparisons.
• Support and/or lead product and assortment planning for new store openings.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiation

Merchandising

Procurement

Supplier coordination

Analytical

Communication

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Business or Retail or Supply Chain

Job description

NSK Grocer is seeking a Buying/Procurement professional to support product sourcing, assortment planning and supplier partnerships across our KL stores. The role emphasizes inventory health, pricing and promotions, with involvement in new store openings.

You should have a Diploma or Bachelor's in Business, Retail or Supply Chain and about 2–6 years in buying, merchandising or retail ops, ideally in supermarket or FMCG environments. Mandarin would be an advantage; travel may be required.