vendor relations manager

<div>
 
 
 Who we are?
 
 
 
 GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world's most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun &amp; Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Summary:
 
 
 
 The role holder is responsible for smooth procurement, vendor relations, and administrative operations across our GCC and Southeast Asia markets. You&rsquo;ll be the backbone that keeps POs, PRs, invoices, and subscriptions organized and on track&mdash;so our digital initiatives run without a hitch.
 
 
 You will also partner closely with our e-commerce and platform teams to source digital services, tools, and integrations that accelerate online sales and enhance site performance.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Overview:
 
 
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 Initiate, track and follow up on Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and Purchase Orders (POs) in Coupa.
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 Maintain an up-to-date tracker with statuses, invoice numbers and Goods Received Notes (GRNs). Coordinate with Digital and Finance teams across GCC &amp; SEA to secure timely approvals and payments.
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 Drive procurement of digital assets (e.g. Digital Marketing Ads, cms services, designers freelancers,) and ensure vendor SLAs support peak online traffic.
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 Match vendor invoices against approved PRs/POs. Liaise with internal approvers to verify amounts, then submit and attach approvals in Coupa. Monitor invoice lifecycle through to payment, flagging any regional delays.
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 Ensure invoices for platform subscriptions, API usage fees, and performance marketing services are accurately coded to digital cost centers. (google cloud, Shopify etc..)
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 Serve as primary contact for vendor inquiries on payment status, missing documentation or contract terms. Maintain and update a vendor contact log and priority payment list for both GCC and SEA vendors.
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 Build strong relationships with e-commerce platform providers (e.g., Sales Force, Shopify Plus) and digital marketing agencies to accelerate time-to-market.
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 Track digital platform/tool subscriptions: renewal dates, owners and points of contact. Flag upcoming expirations and coordinate renewals or cancellations with stakeholders in all regions. Maintain shared access records and legal/contract files as needed.
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 Negotiate volume, payment gateways and marketing automation platforms.
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 Keep digital records of all PRs, POs, invoices, contracts and approvals. Adhere to naming conventions and folder structures for easy retrieval and audit readiness.
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 Skills &amp; Experience
 
 
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 Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, management, and vendors.
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 Deep understanding of e-commerce workflows, platform architecture and digital marketing spend categories.
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 Maintain ongoing communication and respond to any questions related to current or prior purchases.
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 Ability to produce dashboards showing digital spend by channel, ROI on tech investments, and vendor performance metrics.
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 Preparing clear, concise reports and correspondences.
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 Familiarity with JIRA/Confluence or similar tools to track digital project deliverables.
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 Planning and organizing work to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
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 Must have excellent communication, computer, documentation, presentation and interpersonal skills.
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 Educational Qualifications:
 
 
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 Advanced Excel proficiency&mdash;formulas, pivot tables, macros and data analysis&mdash;for maximum efficiency.
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 Proficiency with Coupa (or similar e-procurement systems).
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 Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills and follow-through.
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 Strong communication skills, with a collaborative &ldquo;can-do&rdquo; attitude.
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 Ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines across multiple time zones.
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 Experience sourcing and managing digital services (cloud, SaaS, platform integrations) within an e-commerce or digital agency environment.
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 Working knowledge of key e-commerce platforms (Shopify, Salesforce Commerce Cloud) and digital marketing tools (Google Ads, Meta Business Manager, marketing automation).
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</div>

Administrative Executive

Marriott International

<div>
 
 Additional Information
 
 Saudi National
 
 
 
 Job Number
 
 25132288
 
 
 
 Job Category
 
 Procurement, Purchasing, and Quality Assurance
 
 
 
 Location
 
 W Riyadh - KAFD, Area 1 Al Aqeeq Street Financial District, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia, 13519VIEW ON MAP
 
 
 
 Schedule
 
 Full Time
 
 
 
 Located Remotely?
 
 N
 
 
 
 Position Type
 
 Management
 
 
 
 Job Summary
 
 
 
 Negotiates with suppliers and verifies and authorizes purchase requisitions and purchase orders. Advises other departments on purchasing procedures and maintains full and up-to-date information regarding store inventory.
 
 
 
 CANDIDATE PROFILE
 
 
 
 
 Education And Experience
 
 
 
 
 Required:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in procurement, purchasing, or related professional area.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 OR
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 1 year experience in procurement, purchasing or related professional area.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
 
 Managing Supplier and Vendor Relations
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Negotiates with selected suppliers and obtains quotations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Coordinates and arranges site visits with contractors and end-users for obtaining necessary quotations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Keeps close and frequent contact with suppliers to maintain up-to-date market and product information
 </li>
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 Identifies and selects reliable and regular suppliers for daily food and beverage purchasing based on regular quotations.
 </li>
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 Attends and participates in food tasting panel for food and beverage evaluation and vendor selection.
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 Prepares and negotiates contracts with selected suppliers
 </li>
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 Attends exhibitions/seminars for sourcing new suppliers and products with better price-performance.
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 Persuades suppliers to offer or extend rebate program.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Managing Procurement Activities
 
 
 
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 Verifies and authorizes procurement orders
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 Places orders and expedites deliveries
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 Prepares tender invitations and executes tender openings for selected items and compares tenders for procurement decisions
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 Sources alternative products with competitive prices, while striving to maintain better or comparable quality, standards and services.
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 Prepares and submits monthly cost saving report to Director of Finance
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 Explores opportunities for green procurement and actively participates in the recycling program.
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 Provides suggestions to other departments to achieve cost savings while still fulfilling their requirements.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.
 
 
 
 W Hotels&rsquo; mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We&rsquo;re here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests&rsquo; passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what&rsquo;s possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International.
 
 Be
 
 where you can do your best work,
 
 begin
 
 your purpose,
 
 belong
 
 to an amazing global team, and
 
 become
 
 the best version of you.
</div>

Purchasing Manager

Amazon

<div>
 
 Description
 
 
 
 Amazon is the largest e-commerce site in the Arab world. Every month, Amazon attracts more than 40 million visits to its catalogue of more than 8.5 million unique products in 35 different categories, including consumer electronics, household goods, fashion, watches, perfumes, toys, and baby products.
 
 
 With more than 4,000 employees, We have offices and local operations in UAE, Egypt, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and leading Product and Engineering centers in Jordan and India, offering a unique opportunity to join the leading player in an ever growing and exciting industry.
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 "This role is currently an Individual contributor role"
 
 
 We are looking for an experienced and entrepreneurial Vendor Manager with Project Management expertise to help create a best-in-class experience for Retail Categories.
 
 
 Responsibilities include managing the category and vendor portfolio, building and sustaining strategic relationships with key local and global manufacturers and suppliers, improving the end-to-end Amazon customer experience, and helping to shape the evolution of how customers shop online for these categories.
 
 
 We are looking for a passionate customer and category advocate within Amazon, with proven analytical capabilities and project management skills, strong attention to detail, the ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task, and a proven record of driving category growth.
 
 
 The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a passion for retail, high levels of flexibility and commitment, and ability to hire and develop a high-performing team.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 Customer Focus
 
 
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 Evaluates products and services to continually drive quality of customer experience.
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 Aggregates and escalates industry trends; ensures team prioritizes customer obsession.
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 Identifies opportunities to differentiate our customer experience from the competition.
 
 
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 </ul>
 Strategy
 
 
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 Develops and implements action plans based on deep-dive analysis of product line metrics.
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 Provides recommendation on business opportunities and long-term strategy for multiple sub-categories.
 
 
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 </ul>
 Vendor/Project Management
 
 
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 Expands current vendor selection and secures new brand selection.
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 Focuses on strategic holdout or challenging vendors to increase selection.
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 Drives strategic negotiations to deliver top- and bottom-line category growth.
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 Builds long-term relationships by creating value, opportunities for growth, customer acquisition, and brand-building for multiple vendors.
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 Increases vendor participation through deep knowledge of program opportunities.
 
 
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 </ul>
 In-Stock Management
 
 
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 Manage inventory availability and inventory health including: improved in-stock, inventory planning, vendor operational improvement (efficiency, fill rates, lead times), systematic forecasting, efficiency improvement with vendors and within the fulfillment centers.
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 Drive tools and process improvements that affect purchasing and vendor management workflows.
 
 
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 </ul>
 Business Operations
 
 
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 Dives deep into inputs and understands the downstream impact of changes to pricing, selection, and convenience for multiple subcategories.
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 Owns the Retail P&amp;L for multiple subcategories; develops plans that drive revenue and margin improvement for the business.
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 Audits all elements of multiple subcategory businesses.
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 Identifies areas that need vendor attention and directs team to address issues; acts as escalation point, helping team and vendor(s) resolve conflicts.
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 Creates long-term category solutions that automate or simplify category processes.
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 Works with internal technical, cross-category, and tech teams to drive multi-system process changes.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Basic Qualifications
 
 
 
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 3+ years of with Excel experience
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 5+ years of retail, operations, product or program management, or business management/consulting with negotiations and delivering results experience
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 Bachelor's degree, or 3+ years of professional or military experience
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 Experience with financial analysis and P&amp;L ownership
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Experience managing large data sets and utilizing to drive performance and process improvements
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 Experience in vendor negotiations, pricing and promotion, inventory management, and product development
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
 
 
 
 
 Company
 
 - Souq.com for E-Commerce LLC
 
 
 Job ID: A3109950
</div>

Category Manager, Home Entertainment

noon

<div>
 
 
 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&rsquo;re six years in, but only 5% done.
 
 
 
 
 
 noon&rsquo;s fastest hyper-local delivery platform, noon minutes offers a localized assortment of FMCG &amp; grocery products with delivery within 15-minutes. Currently live across the UAE, KSA and Egypt, offering thousands of products to customers in record time.
 
 
 
 
 
 noon&rsquo;s mission: Every door, every day.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What you'll do:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 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.
 
 
 
 
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 Lead and motivate a diverse team to achieve strategic goals.
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 Manage vendor relations effectively to ensure optimal performance and collaboration.
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 Analyze data and generate reports using Google Sheets and Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP).
 </li>
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 Foster a collaborative team environment, encouraging open communication and teamwork.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 What you'll need:
 
 
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 Proficient in English and Urdu; minimal Arabic proficiency preferred.
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 Strong analytical skills with experience in data management tools.
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 Organizational skills and ability to work well under pressure.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Who will excel?
 
 
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 We&rsquo;re looking for people with high standards, who understand that hard work matters.
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 You need to be relentlessly resourceful and operate with a deep bias for action.
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 We need people with the courage to be fiercely original.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 noon is not for everyone; readiness to adapt, pivot, and learn is essential.
 
 
 
</div>

Team Leader, Vendor Operations - noon minutes

<div>Additional Information 
Job Number25161635 
Job CategoryProcurement, Purchasing, and Quality Assurance 
LocationThe St. Regis Istanbul, Mim Kemal Oke Cad No 35, Istanbul, T&uuml;rkiye, T&uuml;rkiye, 34367 
ScheduleFull Time 
Located Remotely?N 
Position Type Management<div><div> 
JOB SUMMARY
Negotiates with suppliers and verifies and authorizes purchase requisitions and purchase orders. Advises other departments on purchasing procedures and maintains full and up-to-date information regarding store inventory. 
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
Required:
<ul><li>High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in procurement, purchasing, or related professional area.</li></ul>
OR
<ul><li>2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 1 year experience in procurement, purchasing or related professional area.</li></ul> 
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES 
Managing Supplier and Vendor Relations
<ul><li>Negotiates with selected suppliers and obtains quotations.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Coordinates and arranges site visits with contractors and end-users for obtaining necessary quotations.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Keeps close and frequent contact with suppliers to maintain up-to-date market and product information</li></ul>
<ul><li>Identifies and selects reliable and regular suppliers for daily food and beverage purchasing based on regular quotations.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Attends and participates in food tasting panel for food and beverage evaluation and vendor selection.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Prepares and negotiates contracts with selected suppliers</li></ul>
<ul><li>Attends exhibitions/seminars for sourcing new suppliers and products with better price-performance.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Persuades suppliers to offer or extend rebate program.</li></ul> 
Managing Procurement Activities
<ul><li>Verifies and authorizes procurement orders</li></ul>
<ul><li>Places orders and expedites deliveries</li></ul>
<ul><li>Prepares tender invitations and executes tender openings for selected items and compares tenders for procurement decisions</li></ul>
<ul><li>Sources alternative products with competitive prices, while striving to maintain better or comparable quality, standards and services.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Prepares and submits monthly cost saving report to Director of Finance</li></ul>
<ul><li>Explores opportunities for green procurement and actively participates in the recycling program.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Provides suggestions to other departments to achieve cost savings while still fulfilling their requirements.</li></ul></div><div> 
</div>At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.
Combining timeless glamour with a vanguard spirit, St. Regis Hotels &amp; Resorts is committed to delivering exquisite experiences at more than 50 luxury hotels and resorts in the best addresses around the world. Beginning with the debut of The St. Regis hotel in New York by John Jacob Astor IV at the dawn of the twentieth century, the brand has remained committed to an uncompromising level of bespoke and anticipatory service for all of its guests, delivered flawlessly by a team of gracious hosts that combine classic sophistication and modern sensibility, as well as our signature Butler Service. We invite you to explore careers at St. Regis. In joining St. Regis, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.</div></div>

Director of Purchasing

BayanTech

<div>Job Summary 
To deliver a resource according to the scope of the request/plan and on time within the budget while meeting the requirements of the projects/plan scope. And to maintain stable vendor support for all the assigned projects by maintaining a database and searching for new sources. 
 
Job Description<ul><li>
Recruitment, screening, selection, qualification, and development of external resources.</li><li>
Recruitment of external linguistic resources according to required specializations, verticals, and budget constraints.</li><li>
Data analysis to help review the linguistic pool and ensure we have sufficient capacity to accommodate clients' needs.</li><li>
Recruitment of new specialized vendors to create and expand multilingual and dedicated resource supply databases to accommodate clients' needs.</li><li>
Assess and define requirements for external resources and identify resource solutions</li><li>
Define appropriate test procedures for resource qualification, and handle test translations and other work samples.</li><li>
Support other departments by providing them with any data they request.</li><li>
Support for the resource requirements of tenders and quotations.</li><li>
Follow up on the quota of the contracted freelancers and report to the intended parties</li><li>
Negotiate terms and conditions for purchased services.</li><li>
Compile and maintain vendor data and documents to ensure we have the most current information on file.</li><li>
Update the capacity sheet with any newly approved vendors</li><li>
Setting up, following up, and maintenance of contracts</li><li>
Support and monitor vendor integration and development by building partnerships, fostering usage of new vendors, and monitoring resource availability.</li><li>
Act as an escalation point for vendors. Create vendor partnerships with a focus on vendor utilization, cost control, quality, and commitment to projects.</li><li>
Follow developments in the industry and language professionals community: benchmarking. Liaise with local professional organizations and universities to promote talent management.</li></ul>
Skills and Qualifications<ul><li>
2+ years experience in Vendor Management (localization field)</li><li>
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills</li><li>
A second language will be a plus.</li><li>
Minimum Bachelor's degree or equivalent</li><li>
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills</li><li>
High sense of urgency</li><li>
Experience in negotiating and persuasion</li><li>
Strong interpersonal skills</li><li>
Effective time management</li></ul></div>

Localization Vendor Manager (Hybrid)

fur ball story

KRA &ndash; Purchase &amp; Project Department1. Procurement Planning<ul><li>Plan and execute procurement for new outlets and projects.</li><li>Plan and execute procurement for existing outlets and projects requiring replacement of old equipment.</li><li>Ensure timely availability of equipment, materials, and other assets.</li></ul>2. Project Planning &amp; Execution<ul><li>Develop detailed project plans including timelines, budgets, and resources.</li><li>Ensure smooth execution of new outlet openings, existing outlet renovations, and other company projects.</li><li>Monitor progress, resolve roadblocks, and ensure timely completion.</li></ul>3. Vendor Management &amp; Development<ul><li>Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable vendors and contractors.</li><li>Negotiate rates, terms, and contracts for cost efficiency.</li><li>Maintain strong vendor relationships and monitor performance.</li><li>Select and evaluate contractors for construction, interiors, and equipment.</li><li>Monitor performance against deliverables, resolve disputes, and ensure timely delivery.</li></ul>4. Cost Control &amp; Budget Adherence<ul><li>Procure at competitive rates without compromising quality.</li><li>Implement cost-saving initiatives through bulk buying and alternate sourcing.</li><li>Support Accounts team in budget monitoring and financial discipline.</li><li>Prepare and monitor project budgets, identifying cost-saving opportunities.</li><li>Ensure vendor payments and resource usage remain within approved budgets.</li></ul>5. Quality &amp; Compliance<ul><li>Ensure equipment, materials, and construction meet required specifications and quality standards.</li><li>Maintain compliance with statutory requirements, food safety norms, and company guidelines.</li><li>Handle vendor complaints, returns, and replacements effectively.</li></ul>6. Cross-Department Coordination<ul><li>Collaborate with Operations, HR, Accounts, and Marketing for project readiness.</li><li>Ensure smooth pre-opening readiness (recruitment, training, supply chain, branding).</li><li>Provide regular updates to senior management.</li></ul>7. Reporting &amp; Documentation<ul><li>Maintain project drawings, layouts, contracts, purchase orders, invoices, and supporting records.</li><li>Digitally update procurement and project data in ERP/HRMS systems.</li><li>Share weekly/monthly project status reports with management.</li><li>Visit trade shows for the latest industry knowledge, technology, and best practices.</li><li>Ensure adherence to approval hierarchies and company procurement policies.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: &#8377;25,000.00 - &#8377;45,000.00 per monthApplication Question(s):<ul><li>Do you have Army Background?</li></ul>Do u Have any Hotel or Restaurant Background??Total Experience Work Location: In person

Project and purchase Manager

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