Job Description

Contract type: FULL_TIME

Salary: MYR72,000 - MYR120,000 per annum + Market Aligned

Location: Kuala Lumpur FULL_TIME

Consultant: Christie Cheah

Job reference: W24BQB-F7E3FCA1

Date posted: 10 November 2023 kuala-lumpur sales/channel-management 2023-11-10 2024-01-09 retail Kuala Lumpur MY MYR 72000 120000 120000 YEAR Robert Walters https://www.robertwalters.com.my https://www.robertwalters.com.my/content/dam/robert-walters/global/images/logos/web-logos/square-logo.png true

An exciting Buying Manager (Fresh) job has just become available at one of the most respected retail stores in Malaysia. Reporting directly to the Category Manager, this is a role for a buyer who is a leader in their field.

About the Buying Manager (Fresh) Role:
In this business critical role, you will be responsible for researching and evaluating attractive lines of products to meet departmental needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be involved in decision making to select the best vendors based on price, quality, distribution cost and other factors
• Work closely with potential vendors to determine the best deals for the company
• Maintain good relationships with existing vendors while seeking new ones
• Communicate with line managers during the planning and purchasing process with potential vendors
• Work closely with other departments during planning of new ranges of products
• Recognise and analyse the future trends and consumer buying patterns

To succeed in this Buying Manager (Fresh) role, you must have at least a diploma in any field.

Key Requirements:

• Approximately four years of work experience in a related field is required for this position
• Demonstrated strong analytical and decision making abilities
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Opportunistic with the ability to maximise opportunities through skillful purchasing management
• Ability to work independently and co-operatively in a group
• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office
• Positive attitude, self-motivated, a good team player, disciplined, committed and able to work under pressure
• Strong organising, numerical, negotiation and communication skills. Results and customer-focused with strong commercial awareness
• Business-minded with a passion for retail
• Experience in buying or purchasing is an advantage
• Strong leadership with experience managing a team

This international retailer needs no introduction and is recognised as the leader in their field of expertise. The culture is demanding, but if you are confident and have a can-do attitude, the potential rewards are significant. The firm is also very focused on developing and training their people to the highest standards.

If you are driven, determined and want to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you. Great career progression opportunities await the right person in this exciting Buying Manager (Fresh) job.

Apply today or email me at christie.cheah@robertwalters.com.my to discuss this new opportunity.

Robert Walters