Buyer (Food Industry)

To coordinate buying, promotional & merchandising activities and follow through with timely inward and outward deliveries.- To negotiate with local and international suppliers on price, quantity, quality, and trading terms to meet the Company's objective.- Reviewing product range on a regular and ongoing basis based on best practice category management principles.- To organise, negotiate internally and with 3rd party to ensure correct quality levels on arrival, accurate delivery times, to maintain planned cost prices and continuity of supply chain- Monitoring the performance of all products in terms of volume, margin contribution and market share and taking appropriate steps as necessary to achieve category targets.- Analytically minded and possess excellent negotiating skills to secure the best prices according to budget.- Guarantee the food hygiene and freshness through proper equipment and production management**Job Requirement**- Diploma or Degree in Retail Management /Supply Chain or its equivalent.- Minimum 3 years of buying experience in food category.- Extensive knowledge of grocery products and food service industry. Having knowledge about Japanese food products is an added advantage- Pleasant, strong interpersonal and leadership skills with positive attitude.- Good negotiation and brand managing skills.- Ability to analyse and forecast buying will be an added advantage.**Salary**: RM2,000.00 - RM5,000.00 per monthSchedule:- Monday to FridayAbility to commute/relocate:- Kuala Lumpur: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)**Education**:- Diploma/Advanced Diploma (preferred)**Language**:- English (preferred)