IT Buyer

About the job

Salary & Benefits:

• Up to RM5,500.00 per month
• Medical benefits will be provided!
• Monthly/quarterly incentives provided based on KPI scoring!

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Source, evaluate, and onboard suppliers and distributors for PC hardware, laptops, peripherals, and accessories..
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, credit lines, MOQs, return policies, and delivery lead times.
• Manage and review supplier contracts; handle renewals, amendments, and terminations.
• Conduct regular supplier performance reviews; maintain a tiered vendor register.
• Escalate and resolve issues: short-shipments, defective goods, pricing disputes, and claim submissions

• Monitor stock levels across all retail branches and warehouse; proactively flag slowmoving and out-of-stock items
• Collaborate with sales team to forecast demand for product launches, campaigns, and seasonal peaks
• Set and maintain reorder points and min/max parameters in the inventory system
• Minimise dead stock and overstock through lifecycle management and timely clearance coordination
• Coordinate stock allocation across Plaza Low Yat, IOI City Mall, Leisure Mall (Cheras), and Vivacity (Kuching)

• Prepare, issue, and track POs from approval through to delivery and GRN confirmation
• Liaise with logistics and warehouse team on delivery scheduling, discrepancy reporting, and stock-in verification
• Ensure all purchase documentation is accurate, complete, and filed per company SOPs
• Monitor and follow up on outstanding orders; escalate delayed deliveries to management

• Track competitor pricing, new product launches, and market trends in consumer IT and peripherals
• Recommend new SKUs for the retail and online portfolio based on sales data, margin analysis, and demand signals
• Monitor vendor promotions, rebate programs, co-op marketing, and brand incentive schemes
• Provide product briefings to sales staff on new arrivals, key specs, and pricing strategy

• Work with the e-commerce team to align online and offline stock availability and pricing
• Coordinate with marketing on campaign product selection, bundle deals, and promotional pricing
• Liaise with finance on invoice matching, payment scheduling, credit note processing, and GL coding
• Support B2B/corporate sales team with sourcing for project and bulk orders

• Track purchasing budget vs. actual spend; flag variances to HOD monthly
• Prepare weekly/monthly procurement reports: PO summary, GRN report, stock-in, supplier credit utilisation
• Maintain accurate product cost records; update pricing master file when supplier prices change 

Key Requirements:
Education & Experience

• Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field
• Minimum 2 years of purchasing/buying experience, preferably in IT retail or consumer electronics

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, basic data analysis)
• Familiar with ERP or inventory management systems (Wavelet or similar is a plus)
• Basic understanding of accounting concepts: GL codes, credit notes, invoice matching

• Strong negotiation skills — able to push back on vendors and secure favourable commercial terms
• Analytical mindset — comfortable interpreting stock reports, aging inventory, and margin data
• Highly organised; able to manage multiple POs, vendors, and deadlines simultaneously
• Proactive communicator with good follow-through

• Existing distributor/vendor relationships in the Malaysian IT channel (e.g., SNS Network, Ingram Micro, SIS)
• Knowledge of HP, Asus, Acer, Lenovo, MSI, or Gigabyte product lines
• Experience handling brand co-op claims, rebate submissions, or trade-in programs 

If you believe you fit the requirements for the role, please submit your application below or drop us an email directly quoting the job title.

Due to an anticipated high volume of applicants, we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. The information provided is for recruitment purposes only.

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Agensi Pekerjaan Cornerstone Global Partners Sdn Bhd (JTK Number: JTKSM 1253) is an affirmative equal-opportunity employer and recruitment firm. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

Timothy Sauh
Agensi Pekerjaan Cornerstone Global Partners Sdn Bhd (JTK Number: JTKSM 1253)