Buyer

BABYSHOP MALAYSIA

The successful will be responsible for developing strategic buying plans for the assigned department / category. The job holder will also ensure smooth buying operations through vendor identification, evaluation and selection, in compliance with the contract principles to achieve the strategic and financial objectives of the concept.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan buying budget and determine buying requirements and formulate buying strategy and budget for the assigned department / category.
• Align the buying plan to the overall department / category business plan and the merchandize strategy as laid down by the department Category Manager.
• Help meet the profit targets by ensuring timely procurement of the department / category merchandise.
• Pursue cost reduction measures through centralized bulk buying and / or selecting appropriate vendor mix, scanning the environment for benchmarks and constantly improving the purchase process.

VENDOR MANAGEMENT

• Develop and adequate vendor base for the Babyshop Concept through active scouting and negotiation / renegotiation.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers and negotiate the best deals with them for procuring merchandise.
• Maintain contact with vendors, update list of vendors for bidding purposes, attend product demonstrations, obtain samples and literature regarding potential products and vendor capabilities and confer with end users.
• Identify, evaluate and select appropriate vendor mix to achieve business objectives.

ORDER MANAGEMENT

• Place orders based on buying plan and ensure merchandise is delivered as per plan based on the agreed service level agreement.
• Implement financial and credit services agreement with the vendor that maximize profit and positively contribute to cash flow.
• Track the merchandise transportation from supplier to Landmark distribution centre and ensure smooth flow of good.
• Follow the reverse logistics guidelines to send the faulty / damaged goods back to the vendor.

VENDOR AND PRODUCT RESEARCH

• Identify and leverage alternate buying opportunities to source products and to ensure that company maintains its competitive edge by constant renegotiation.
• Ensure effective communication, collation and follow up of various products requirements and findings obtained from the sales and store data.
• Keep abreast on the latest trends in buying and discuss the same with the department / category manager from time to time to assess realignment of existing process.
• Gather information from industry trade groups or through trade shows / markets visits.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Develop talent within the department and support team by providing consistent direction and support to achieve stretch targets and take leaderships positions.
• Enhance team productivity through skill development through coaching and training.
• Ensure objective periodic administration of the performance appraisal process followed by monitoring of feedback implementation for the team.
• Monitor performance and assist in goal settings

REQUIREMENTS

• Candidates with experience from Buying will be highly encouraged to apply.
• Must be a Malaysian Citizen
• Ability to converse in Bahasa Melayu and English.
• Ability to converse in other languages, will be an added advantage.