Manager - Buyers (Toys)

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Job Descriptions:

  • Research and evaluate attractive lines of products to meet departmental needs.
  • Recognize and analyse the future trends and consumer buying patterns.
  • Develop and propose new business concepts with objective to differentiate from competitors, to create the “new or refreshing” experience for customers, and to enhance departments sales performance.
  • Conduct market research to stay on top of new trends and business opportunities.
  • Identify and finalize the quality of the product and other factors with the most favourable price.
  • Involve in decision making to select the best suppliers based on price, quality, and other factors.
  • Work closely with potential vendors to determine the best deals for the company.
  • Develop and maintain good relationship with existing vendors while seeking new ones.
  • Work closely with other departments during planning of new ranges of products.
  • Communicate with relevant department during the planning and purchasing process with potential vendors.
  • Maintain a good working relation within the division, inter-department, cross functional team, and store team.
  • Communicate with merchandising team on activities and promotion goods via display.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree is an added advantage.
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or merchandising, with at least 1 years in a supervisory or assistant manager role.
  • Proven track record in supplier negotiation, contract management, and cost optimization.
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong attention to detail, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
As we continue our rapid expansion across the Klang Valley and other states in Malaysia, we're seeking passionate and qualified Malaysian to join our growing team. In 2024, we recorded an Employee Satisfaction Score of 91% - a meaningful benchmark that reflects our ongoing commitment to creating a workplace where people thrive.

MR D.I.Y. is a home-grown enterprise with over 1,300 stores across Malaysia and Brunei. The home improvement retailer has dedicated to make a positive difference in the lives of its valued customers by offering convenience at all its stores nationwide and online at mrdiy.com.my

All MR. D.I.Y. stores are managed directly and the retailer often works in collaboration with owners of shopfront properties or owners of malls. MR. D.I.Y. stores offer a wide selection of SKUs across five major categories, namely hardware; household and furnishing; electrical; stationery and sports equipment products; and others (comprising toys, car accessories, jewellery, cosmetics, food and beverage items, as well as health and personal care).

The Company strives to put its customers first by operating an innovative business that is flexible when it comes to providing a wide variety of products, good quality and value-for-money, holding true to the Company’s motto of “Always Low Prices”.

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