Assistant manager , Procurement

About noon

noon, the region's leading consumer commerce platform. On December 12th, 2017, noon launched its consumer platform in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, expanding to Egypt in February 2019. The noon ecosystem of services now includes marketplaces for food delivery, quick-commerce, fintech, and fashion. noon is a work in progress; we’re six years in, but only 5% done.

noon’s mission: every door, every day.

What you'll do:

As we scale our operations across Egypt, we’re looking for a high-impact Assistant manager , Procurement . This role is ideal for a Decisive/resilient and capable candidate ready to drive performance, improve processes, and empower teams in a high-growth, high-intensity environment.

Team noon has some of the fastest, smartest, and hardest-working people we've encountered. With a young, aggressive, and talented team, we're driving major missions forward.

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities across multiple categories:
• Facility Management – infrastructure development, repairs, and maintenance of warehouses, hubs, fulfillment centers, and offices.
• Linehaul – sourcing and managing vendors for long-haul transportation.
• Alternative Delivery Models – identifying and managing vendors for last-mile delivery where in-house hubs are not available.
• Real Estate – renewing existing leases, scouting and negotiating for new rented warehouse properties.
• IT – procurement of IT assets, licenses, cabling, and related infrastructure.
• Packaging Materials – corrugated boxes, paper/poly bags, cushioning materials (bubble wrap, shrink wrap, etc.).
• Conduct vendor scouting, onboarding, and vendor base management to ensure reliable supply partners.
• Float RFQs/RFPs, conduct e-auctions, and evaluate vendor proposals for cost, quality, and service.
• Negotiate contracts, agreements, and commercial terms with vendors to secure cost savings and value-added benefits.
• Establish dual/multi-sourcing strategies to ensure business continuity and reduce risk.
• Draft, review, and manage purchase agreements, contracts, and renewals in alignment with business needs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, finance, legal, and other teams for seamless procurement execution.
• Maintain compliance with company procurement policies and governance standards.
• Develop and maintain category-specific cost databases, market intelligence, and supplier benchmarks.
• Prepare and analyze procurement reports using MS Excel or Google Sheets for decision-making.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and cost optimization.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree (Engineering – MEP preferred).
• MBA in Supply Chain/Procurement/Operations – desirable but not mandatory.
• 4–7 years of relevant procurement experience.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English & Arabic.
• Problem-solving mindset with ability to manage complex procurement categories.
• Proficiency in MS Excel / Google Sheets for reporting and analytics.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and build long-term vendor relationships

Who will excel?

• We’re looking for people with high standards, who understand that hard work matters.
• You need to be relentlessly resourceful and operate with a deep bias for action.
• We need people with the courage to be fiercely original.
• noon is not for everyone; readiness to adapt, pivot, and learn is essential.