Junior Buyer

湯潮; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the digital products and services sector across the Middle East is seeking a Category Manager. The role focuses on vendor management, sales analysis, and strategic pricing to maximize profitability and enhance supplier relationships. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor’s degree and eCommerce experience, paired with strong analytical and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field is necessary.
• Experience in eCommerce is required.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor selection and develop partnerships.
• Perform weekly stock and sales analysis.
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve target margins.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

About noon

We’re building an ecosystem of digital products and services that power everyday life across the Middle East—fast, scalable, and deeply customer-centric. Our mission is to deliver to every door every day. We want to redefine what technology can do in this region, and we’re looking for a Category Manager who can help us move even faster.

Noon’s fastest hyper-local delivery platform, Noon Minutes, offers a localized assortment of FMCG & grocery products with delivery within 15-minutes. Currently live across the UAE and Saudi Arabia, offering thousands of products to customers in record time.

noon’s mission: Every door, every day.

What you'll do:

• Manage vendor selection and develop strong vendor partnerships.
• Monitor industry trends and evaluate competition, attending major markets as feasible.
• Perform weekly stock and sales analysis to ensure brand performance aligns with sales plans.
• Review deliveries to meet sales targets, profitability, and stock levels.
• Analyze product and pricing data to inform pricing strategies and manage budgets.
• Negotiate with global suppliers to achieve target margins and favorable terms.
• Gather market intelligence to inform buying decisions and product performance.
• Coach and inspire junior team members.
• Identify strong and weak selling items, reporting insights and improvement opportunities to senior management.
• Build relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and favorable credit terms.
• Ensure stock replenishment is timely and accurate.
• Maximize sales and margins, understanding product price positioning and design impact on costs.

What you'll need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Exposure to eCommerce industry.
• Strong stakeholder management, influencing, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strategic thinker with analytical and critical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Suite.
• Excellent communication skills to coordinate across teams.

Who will excel?

• High standards and a strong work ethic.
• Resourcefulness and a bias for action.
• Creativity and originality.
• Adaptability, willingness to pivot, and eagerness to learn.