We’re looking for an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead our purchasing and procurement function, manage supplier relationships, and ensure the timely availability of products across our Food & FMCG operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Purchasing & Procurement
- Lead day-to-day purchasing and procurement activities
- Source, evaluate and select suppliers based on quality, pricing and delivery capability
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms and commercial agreements with suppliers
- Monitor supplier performance and ensure consistent quality and timely delivery
- Maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and identify opportunities for cost optimisation
- Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies and procedures
Inventory & Stock Management
- Monitor inventory levels to ensure product availability while minimising overstock and slow-moving items
- Coordinate stock replenishment based on demand, inventory levels and business requirements
- Monitor stock movement, product shelf life and stock rotation
- Work closely with warehouse and operations teams to ensure smooth product flow
- Review purchasing and inventory reports to support procurement decisions
Operations & Process Improvement
- Monitor purchasing performance, costs and supplier lead times
- Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes and operational efficiency
- Ensure purchase orders and related documentation are accurate and properly maintained
- Support logistics and order fulfilment activities when required
Team Management
- Lead, supervise, train and develop the purchasing team
- Plan workloads and monitor team performance
- Provide guidance to ensure purchasing activities are carried out efficiently and accurately
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Business Administration or related field
- Proven experience in purchasing / procurement specifically within the Food, FMCG, grocery or retail industry
- Strong understanding of purchasing and procurement processes within the retail / grocery environment
- Strong supplier negotiation and vendor management skills
- Good understanding of inventory management, stock replenishment and purchasing planning
- Proven leadership experience managing a purchasing team
- Strong analytical, negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills
Pay: RM6,000.00 - RM8,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person