Procurement Team Lead
Taager
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 have our Merchants covered from merchandising, warehousing, shipping, cash collection and customer service.
In 2019 we started as a team of 8 people, now we are over 350 employees across Egypt, KSA and the UAE. We serve more than 34K social e-commerce sellers from incredibly diverse backgrounds – from students earning a part-time income to highly ambitious digital marketing experts looking to become solo entrepreneurs. The sellers on our platform benefit from access to 2,500+ highly marketable products. Our people are driven by our mission and motivated by our desire to deliver the most seamless customer experience to the sellers on our platform. With a continuous focus on quality and execution, we are changing the social e-commerce landscape in the MENA region!
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower anyone to start and scale their e-commerce business.
Our Vision
We envision a world where everyone has the opportunity to sell online, make a living and even get rich in an easy and low-risk environment. A world where the magic of technology becomes accessible to the most talented of Merchants.
Why Taager?
🌍 📌You'll be working within an organization with diverse teams based in different countries around the globe (10 different nationalities).
🏢 You will be welcomed to our vibrant fast-paced office in New Maadi, Cairo.
💸We pay fair market rates and offer a comprehensive compensation package (Salary + Stock Options + Performance based Salary Increases), as we believe our employees should be compensated fairly for their talent and capabilities.
🤓We invest in our people's growth and promote internal succession.
🤝🎉You will be working alongside talented, caring, and ambitious individuals. We're very intentional about our selection process so that we hire people who can help us become a vibrant and healthy work environment for everyone.
⚕️We offer a comprehensive medical insurance package.
💰Unique and profitable business model.
Position Summary
As the Procurement Team Lead, you will be responsible for leading and managing the procurement function, ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services while maintaining the highest quality standards. You will oversee a team of procurement professionals, develop and implement procurement strategies, and build strong relationships with suppliers.
Responsibilities:
- Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement team.
- Procurement Strategy: Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives and company goals.
- Supplier Management: Source, evaluate, and manage relationships with suppliers, ensuring competitive pricing, quality, and on-time delivery.
- Contract Negotiation: Negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers, ensuring favorable terms and conditions.
- Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential supply chain risks, such as disruptions, shortages, and price fluctuations.
- Cost Optimization: Continuously identify and implement cost-saving measures and strategies.
- Process Improvement: Streamline procurement processes to improve efficiency and reduce lead times.
- Data Analysis: Analyze procurement data to identify trends, identify areas for improvement, and make data-driven decisions.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant procurement policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including departments across the organization.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in procurement, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
- Strong leadership, mentorship, and team management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.