Assistant Manager Purchasing

1 week ago


Kuala Selangor, Selangor, Malaysia MR DIY Malaysia Full time

This job is about assisting the purchasing manager with procurement processes, vendor selection, and negotiation. You might like this job because you get to analyze market trends and find new products to improve the company's assortment while maximizing efficiency and minimizing costs.

RM 5000 - RM 7000

Full-Time

Job Description
  • Assisting the purchasing manager in overseeing the procurement process, including vendor selection, negotiation, and order placement.
  • Understanding customer demand, conducting market and price surveys, and analyzing 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.
  • Assisting the purchasing manager in overseeing the procure-to-pay (or purchasing and vendor management) processes.
  • Assisting the purchasing manager in creating, reviewing, and processing purchase orders. Monitoring the status of shipment orders and ensuring timely delivery of goods with suppliers. Following up with suppliers if there are delays or issues.
  • Assisting in negotiating prices and terms with suppliers to achieve favorable deals and reduce overall purchasing costs. Reviewing the analysis of purchasing data to identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Addressing and resolving any issues related to procurement, such as discrepancies, delivery problems, or quality concerns.
  • Assisting in training and mentoring junior staff or new team members in procurement SOP and processes.
Job Requirements
  • 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.
Skills

Procurement

Procurement Management

Company Benefits
  • Free Parking: Free parking near to the office.
  • Medical: Accident Insurance and outpatient.
  • Miscellaneous Allowance: Miscellaneous allowance.
Additional InfoCompany Activity

Last active - few hours ago.

Experience Level

4 - 7 Years of Experience

Manager / Team Lead

Job Specialization

Procurement / Material Management

Company Profile

MR DIY Trading Sdn Bhd

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 at https://www.mrdiy.com/career/ or call: 03-89611338.

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