Procurement Executive

About Tradeling Group

Tradeling Group is MENA’s leading B2B commerce ecosystem, transforming how businesses connect and operate across the region. Established in 2019 and backed by the Government of Dubai, we seamlessly

bridge global and regional suppliers with MENA-based demand, offering over one million SKUs across categories such as office supplies, food and beverage, and consumer electronics. Beyond our core B2B marketplace, we provide end-to-end business solutions, including logistics and fulfillment services, tailored procurement solutions for large-scale and recurring needs, as well as digital marketing and growth services to help suppliers and brands expand across the region. Driven by continuous innovation and a customer-first approach, Tradeling Group empowers businesses to trade smarter, faster, and more efficiently across MENA.

Position Overview

The Procurement Executive is responsible for executing procurement processes across multiple business units, including time-sensitive and high-priority categories. The role requires a detail-oriented professional capable of operating independently, ensuring full compliance with internal governance, and responding swiftly to urgent business needs. You may also guide junior team members and support process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Execution

• Create item codes and purchase orders (POs) in the ERP with high accuracy and speed.
• Lead procurement readiness for urgent requests (e.g., high-velocity brands, after-hours POs).
• Track requisitions and ensure visibility and consistency throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Monitor SLA adherence and escalate recurring delays or policy breaches.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure all procurement activities adhere to the Delegation of Authority (DoA) and internal policies.
• Maintain version-controlled SOPs for recurring activities.
• Maintain accurate master data (vendors, items, approvals) that is always audit-ready.
• Ensure full documentation trail across all transactions.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the first point of escalation for junior team members and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain effective relationships with vendors and cross-functional teams to resolve bottlenecks.

Process Improvement

• Identify inefficiencies and recommend actionable solutions to reduce cycle times or costs.
• Support onboarding of new team members and provide ongoing peer support.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and analytics (e.g., PO aging, SLA metrics).

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Purchase Order cycle time
• SLA compliance for urgent POs
• Aging of open POs
• Compliance with approval workflows
• Accuracy of PO and item data
• Operational improvements driven and impact

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement or supply chain experience, preferably in sectors like Consumer Electronics.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field
• Strong understanding of procurement governance and transaction lifecycle
• Detail-oriented with high accuracy and documentation standards
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Oracle Fusion, Oracle NetSuite, or similar)
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI is a plus

Soft Skills

• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and decision-making
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills (Arabic is a plus)
• Ability to prioritize urgent requests while managing day-to-day tasks
• Proactive, responsive, and result-driven mindset
• Comfortable working in high-pressure, fast-paced environments

Why Join Us

• Work at a fast-growing, government-backed digital company
• Collaborate with a diverse and talented team
• Be part of MENA’s evolving B2B ecosystem
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for growth, learning, and innovation

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Tradeling Group, we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and integrity, and we strive to create a workplace that reflects these values. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.