Commercial Buyer-(KSA Residents)

Taager; Al Maathar Municipality; On-site; SAR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in social e-commerce is looking for a Commercial Buyer to enhance supplier relationships and drive product sourcing strategies. The role involves researching market trends, negotiating contracts, and collaborating with data analysts to optimize purchasing decisions, driving success in e-commerce across the MENA region.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year in a commercial buyer or procurement role within e-commerce or retail.
• Experience in the Saudi market is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to identify new and trending products.
• Source and evaluate potential suppliers based on quality, price, and reliability.
• Negotiate competitive pricing and monitor supplier performance.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship-Building

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About Taager

Taager is the first B2B startup focused on social sellers - Merchants. We are democratizing the social e-commerce space by enabling budding as well as seasoned entrepreneurs to sell online with no required capital, inventory, or operational experience. We support our Merchants with merchandising, warehousing, shipping, cash collection, and customer service.

Founded in 2019 as a team of 8, we now have over 350 employees across Egypt, KSA, and the UAE. We serve more than 34K social e-commerce sellers from diverse backgrounds, from students earning part-time incomes to digital marketing experts aiming to become solo entrepreneurs. Our platform offers access to over 2,500 highly marketable products. Our mission is driven by a desire to deliver a seamless customer experience and to change the social e-commerce landscape in the MENA region.

Our Mission

To empower anyone to start and scale their e-commerce business.

Our Vision

To create a world where everyone can sell online, make a living, and even get rich in an easy and low-risk environment, making technology accessible to talented Merchants.

About the Role

The Commercial Buyer will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier relationships to secure the best products and pricing.

Responsibilities:

1. Conduct market research to identify new and trending products in your assigned category aligned with our customer base and business goals.
2. Source and evaluate potential suppliers based on quality, price, and reliability.
3. Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and new suppliers.
4. Negotiate competitive pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
5. Monitor supplier performance and ensure contractual adherence.
6. Generate reports on supplier performance, pricing trends, and purchasing activity.
7. Collaborate with data analysts to derive insights from purchasing data to inform strategies.

What will make you successful:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a commercial buyer or procurement role within e-commerce or retail.
• Previous experience in the Saudi market.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.