Strategic Category & Sourcing Leader

Alpro Pharmacy; Seremban; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy chain in Malaysia is seeking an experienced professional in Category Management to drive growth and profitability. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in relevant fields. You will lead supplier negotiations, analyze market trends, and enhance product assortments. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent communication skills in English, Bahasa Malaysia, and Mandarin are essential. This position offers an opportunity to make impactful contributions in a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Category Management, Procurement, or Supply Chain.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Excellent command of English, Bahasa Malaysia, and Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth, profitability, and efficiency of assigned product categories.
• Monitor and evaluate key performance metrics.
• Lead supplier negotiations and manage procurement budgets.
• Analyze market trends and consumer behavior to support decisions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align category strategies.
• Expand product assortment by onboarding strategic SKUs.
• Conduct regular competitive pricing surveys.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management capabilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Communication in English, Bahasa Malaysia, and Mandarin

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Business, Marketing, Supply Chain

Tools

ERP systems

Business analytics tools

Digital procurement platforms

Job description

A leading pharmacy chain in Malaysia is seeking an experienced professional in Category Management to drive growth and profitability. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in relevant fields. You will lead supplier negotiations, analyze market trends, and enhance product assortments. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent communication skills in English, Bahasa Malaysia, and Mandarin are essential. This position offers an opportunity to make impactful contributions in a dynamic retail environment.