Senior Buyer

湯潮; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Middle East is seeking a Senior Buyer to enhance their hyper-local delivery platform. The role involves managing vendor relationships, analyzing market trends, and optimizing product pricing strategies. Ideal candidates will have solid experience in eCommerce, strong negotiation skills, and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. Join a dynamic team and contribute to redefining customer experiences across the region.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years relevant experience or Master's with 1+ years experience.
• Exposure to eCommerce industry, preferably in grocery.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor selection and develop strong vendor partnerships.
• Perform weekly stock and sales analysis to ensure brands are trending correctly.
• Negotiate terms with global suppliers to achieve target margins.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Who are we?

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 Senior Buyer 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 brands are trending correctly in line with sales plans.
• Review planned deliveries to meet sales targets, profitability, and stock levels.
• Analyze product and pricing data to inform pricing strategies and manage spend within budget.
• Negotiate terms with global suppliers to achieve target margins and ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain market awareness to inform buying decisions and product performance.
• Coach and inspire junior team members.
• Identify strong and weak selling items, report findings, and suggest enhancements.
• Build and maintain robust relationships with suppliers, securing favorable terms and timely deliveries.
• Ensure timely and accurate stock replenishment.
• Maximize sales and margins, understanding product positioning and design impact on costs.
• Strategize growth initiatives for the category and own their execution.
• Leverage data to optimize availability, assortment, and pricing.

What you'll need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 3+ years relevant experience, or Master's with 1+ years experience.
• Exposure to eCommerce industry, preferably in grocery.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent influencing, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strategic thinker with analytical and critical skills.
• Structured thinker with ownership mindset and data-driven decision-making.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office / Google Suite.
• Outstanding communication skills.

Who will excel?

• High standards and understanding that hard work matters.
• Resourcefulness and a bias for action.
• Fierce originality and courage.
• Readiness to adapt, pivot, and learn.