About noon: noon.com is a technology leader with a simple mission: to be the best place to buy and sell things. In doing this we hope to accelerate the digital economy of the Middle East, empowering regional talent and businesses to meet the full range of consumers' online needs. noon operates without boundaries; we are aggressively and voraciously ambitious. Starting in 2017 with noon.com, the region’s homegrown e-commerce platform and leading online shopping destination, noon is now a digital ecosystem of products and services - noon, noon Daily, noon Food, NowNow, SIVVI, noon VIP, and noon Pay. We are creating the Middle East’s local digital champion and are looking for world-class talent to join our team. What you’ll do: Monitor the purchasing of goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments in the buying processes and new projects and activities Monitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the organization Identify customer preferences, monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers Evaluate and provide insightful feedback on analysis of costs, new and existing and review cost reduction activities Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and best practice tools and methods Lead the entire PO process to ensure optimal inventory. Build, enhance and manage supplier relationships.Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures during supplier negotiations and PO release process. Visit the market to research products & study market trends. Use the market visits to also add more suppliers to the base. Work with the WH to ensure correct in-warding of stocks as well as clear any other issues in the process Work with the content & merchandising teams to ensure the best visibility for the products procured. Ensure all reconciliations are done within the planned time for smooth payments. What you’ll need: Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management or a similar field 6+ years of relevant experience in a similar role Highly detail oriented with proven strong business sense Analytical, numerically astute with strong demonstrated problem-solving abilities. Able to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks and achieve set targets. Commercial and financial awareness with a full understanding of how failure impacts the customer order fulfilment as well as profitability. Able to work well under pressure and handle emergency and stressful situations. Keen attention to detail and accuracy.
