Buying Manager

This role will be based in Bandar Menjalara, Kepong.We are looking for individuals with strong experience in the fresh produce, electrical or home categories to join and lead our team.How You'll Make an Impact to The Role Research and evaluate attractive lines of products to meet departmental needs.Involve 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 relationship 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.Recognize and analyze the future trends and consumer buying patterns.To deliver overall category's profitability which includes managing key deliverable such as sales, margins, stocks and wastages.What You'll Bring to the RoleMinimum Diploma in any field. Must have experience in retail either in fresh produce, chilled, electrical or home related categories.Approximately 4 years of working experience in the related field is required for this position.Experience in sourcing both locally - from restaurants and/or hotels as well as handling imported procurement is preferred. Demonstrate a strong analytical and decision-making ability.Excellent communication and negotiation skills.Opportunistic with an ability to maximize opportunities through skillful purchasing management.Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a group.Computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office.Positive attitude, self-motivated, a good team player, disciplined, committed and able to work under pressure.Strong organizing, 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 will be added advantage.Strong leadership with experience managing a team.