Buyer

🗓️ Posted 2026-07-17 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Full-time Hybrid Retail Consumer Products

Company shared salary

NA

Market rate

RM4,500–RM8,000/mo (RM54,000–RM96,000/yr)

Based on similar roles (title + domain + location).

About the Company

Sports Direct Malaysia is currently looking for Buyer to join our growing team. Sports Direct Malaysia currently operates a total of 41 retail stores domestically and manages a proprietary SportsDirect.com e-commerce site for domestic and regional fulfillment. Sports Direct Malaysia offers over 70 of the leading authentic global sports brands, offering the widest variety of choice and value. The company employs over 1000 staff with a view to expanding rapidly across Asia in the coming years. We have developed a new generation of stores as part of our multi channel elevation strategy, to enhance the customer experience at every step of the journey. Our focus is on presenting an unrivalled range of quality products at excellent value in a modern spacious environment. The stores are uniquely zoned by key sports categories which include; SD Football, SD Running, SD Training (fitness, cross training, gym equipment, weights, boxing, yoga), SD Rackets (badminton, tennis, squash), SD Swimming (pool, beach, water sports), SD Sports (basketball, rugby, extreme games, cycling, skates & indoor games), SD Lifestyle (Men, Women & Kids) & SD Outdoor (Hiking, trekking, camping & fishing). Analyse and select compelling assortments within your assigned categories / activities. Build and maintain strong relationships with our brand partners. Sales performance tracking for selected category assigned and take proactive action on underperforming products through markdowns, or promotions, and over performing products through daily business. Monitor and ensure on-time delivery of stocks from suppliers. Monitor weekly trade performance and stock health; and sell-through targets by category and brand. Identify white space opportunities and drive product innovation. Negotiate cost prices, margin improvements, trading terms, and exclusivity opportunities with our brand partners. Code creation, issue PO & update Delivery Plan to make sure the systems are always up to date. Sourcing for poten

Requirements

  • At least 3 years' experience in retail buying/ merchandising, preferable from the sports retail industry is desirable.
  • Applicants from Fashion & Merchandising, Fashion Design, Business Management, Marketing, Economics / Finance, Supply Chain Management / Logistics are encouraged to apply.
  • Strong in negotiation skills and supplier relationship management skills.
  • Good analytic capability and numbers sensitive.
  • Knowledge in MS Excel.
  • Good time management skills and deadline sensitive.
  • A real passion for retail & able to spot customer trends.