Buyer – Retail Purchasing Specialist

About the role

We are looking for a proactive Buyer to lead purchasing activities for our home‑center product range. The role supports Kohnan Shoji’s expansion in Cambodia and ensures the right products are sourced competitively and compliantly.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct market research on retail competitors and trends to inform product selection.
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers for reliability, competitiveness and compliance.
• Maintain transparent purchasing transactions, verify supplier licences and documentation.
• Participate in supplier negotiations and manage administrative purchasing tasks.
• Prepare regular purchasing reports and updates for product meetings.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure smooth invoicing, account setup and delivery.
• Collaborate with store operations teams to monitor product performance and sales impact.
• Perform additional duties assigned by the General Manager.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain or related field.
• Minimum 3 years experience in retail purchasing, merchandising or related roles.
• Experience with household goods, home electronics, furniture, leisure and home‑improvement categories.
• Ability to communicate in English for business purposes.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and responsibility mindset.
• Willingness to work under a foreign supervisor in a multicultural environment.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.