Assistant Manager, Vendor Operations

Role Overview: As an Assistant Manager, Vendor Operations at noon, you will be an integral part of a dynamic team working towards redefining technology in the Middle East. Your role will involve managing end-to-end vendor operations, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, driving process efficiency, and fostering smooth collaboration between internal teams and external partners. Your operational oversight, analytical skills, and leadership abilities will be crucial in enhancing vendor performance and ensuring continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: - Act as the primary point of contact for all vendor-related communication and coordination, facilitating cross-functional collaboration. - Conduct periodic audits of vendor processes, documentation, and performance to ensure compliance and drive corrective action plans. - Identify operational gaps and improvement opportunities, presenting insights and recommendations during review calls. - Lead regular vendor governance calls, drive performance reviews, and ensure timely follow-ups on pending actions. - Review existing vendor workflows, propose enhancements for efficiency, and support new vendor onboarding processes. - Implement standard operating procedures (SOPs), ensure vendor teams are trained on updates, and provide maintenance to management information systems (MIS) for reporting efficiency. Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field. - 3-6 years of experience in vendor management, operations, or coordination roles. - Strong understanding of audits, compliance processes, and documentation standards. - Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills. - Proficiency in MS Excel, reporting tools, and basic data analysis. - Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure. Additional Details: noon is on a mission to deliver to every door every day, and as a member of the team, you will be expected to uphold high standards, demonstrate resourcefulness, and operate with a deep bias for action. Adaptability, willingness to learn, and the courage to be original are essential traits for success at noon.,