Purchasing, Procurement & Inventory (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)
Assisting the purchasing manager in overseeing the procurement process, including vendor selection, negotiation, and order placement.
Understand customer demand, conduct market and price surveys, and analyze sales trends and buying patterns.
Assisting the Purchasing Manager in developing and implementing purchasing policies, procedures, and strategies to maximize efficiency and minimize costs.
Evaluating vendors and suppliers to identify the best options based on quality, price, delivery time, and service.
Negotiating contracts and agreements with vendors and suppliers to secure the best terms and conditions for the company.
Analyzing market trends and identifying new products and suppliers that can improve the company's category assortment.
Assist purchasing manager to oversee the procure-to-pay (or purchasing and vendor management) processes.
Assist purchasing manager in creating, reviewing, and processing purchase orders. Monitor the status of shipment orders and ensure timely delivery of goods with suppliers. Follow up with suppliers if there are delays or issues.
Assist in negotiating prices and terms with suppliers to achieve favorable deals and reduce overall purchasing costs. Review the analysis of purchasing data to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Address and resolve any issues related to procurement, such as discrepancies, delivery problems, or quality concerns.
Assist in training and mentoring junior staff or new team members in procurement SOP and process.
Qualifications:
Graduate of Bachelor's Degree in Business-related courses or relevant.
At least 5-10 years of experience in retail purchasing.
Experience in managing team members and mentoring junior staff.
Strong background in category and vendor management.
Extensive expertise in negotiation and assortment planning.
Background in Household, Hardware, Electronics, FMCG is an advantage both outright and concessionaire/consignment.
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel for data analysis and record-keeping).
Knowledge of general sales and market trends in the industry.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Target-driven and achievement-oriented.
Your application will include the following questions:
What's your expected monthly basic salary?
How many years' experience do you have in a procurement role?
How many years' experience do you have as a manager/team lead?
Company Overview:
MR.DIY first opened one store on Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman in July 2005 and has now grown to become the largest home improvement retailer in the region with stores across Malaysia.
Most MR.DIY stores encompass about 10,000 square feet per store, providing a comfortable and wholesome family shopping experience. MR.DIY serves more than 80 million customers yearly at all stores in Malaysia and Brunei, as well as our online store.
All MR.DIY stores are managed directly and in collaboration with large retailers and mall owners, operating as a mini anchor tenant in Lotus's, Giant, AEON, and AEON BIG.
With ten categories — Hardware, Household, Electrical, Furnishing, Car Accessories, Stationery & Sports, Toys, Gifts, Computer & Mobile Accessories, and Jewellery & Cosmetics — in each store, MR.DIY offers an average of 18,000 varieties of products at 'Always Low Prices'.
In view of our rapid expansion in Klang Valley and in other states in Malaysia, we are looking for suitably qualified Malaysians to fill the vacancies available. Interested applicants, kindly submit your resume online athttps://www.mrdiy.com/career/or call: 03-89611338.#J-18808-Ljbffr