Zones LLC is a leading global IT solutions provider with over 35 years of experience, specializing in Digital Workplace, Cloud & Data Center, Networking, Security, and Managed/Professional/Staffing services. Operating in more than 120 countries, Zones leverages strong partnerships with industry leaders such as Microsoft, Apple, Cisco, Lenovo, and Adobe to deliver innovative end-to-end IT solutions. As a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Zones is committed to building digital infrastructures that transform business operations, ensuring clients receive exceptional service and reliable IT solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the entire procurement process, including generating purchase orders, invoicing, and receiving goods to meet client requirements.
- Manage order placement and estimated time of arrival (ETA) to ensure compliance with defined service level agreements (SLAs).
- Prioritize sourcing routes to maintain vendor invoice reconciliation (VIR), supplier rebates, and comply with export processes across the EMEA region.
- Leverage supplier relationships for deal registration, bid management, and streamline downstream activities.
- Execute purchase orders aligned with predetermined cost, quantity, and delivery objectives.
- Foster strong internal collaboration with various departments to deliver exceptional service.
- Maintain a target where no more than 5% of orders older than 48 hours lack an ETA, resolving issues with support from the sourcing team.
- Act as a liaison between suppliers and internal teams to facilitate purchasing for new projects and initiatives.
- Update all open purchase orders for Zones EMEA entities daily by 11 am to ensure efficient use of internal systems such as Go Zone and My Zone.
- Generate regular reports (daily, weekly, monthly) and collaborate with Finance and Sales teams to identify continuous improvement opportunities.
- Understand the impact of accreditation and VAT compliance on market routes and communicate relevant information to sales teams.
- Demonstrate experience working with both large global distributors and smaller OEMs.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in Supply Chain Management.
- 3-4 years of experience in a combined procurement, operations, or supply chain role, ideally within an offshore or outsourced model. Experience in reseller hardware/software industries is preferred.
- Strong time and task management skills to meet SLAs consistently.
- General understanding of IT products and terminology.
- Proven vendor engagement and relationship management skills.
- Excellent coordination and communication abilities, with a focus on business excellence.
- Hands-on experience with ERP tools, particularly Microsoft Dynamics 365 and its Customer Engagement (CE) modules.
- Awareness of current technology trends.
Preferred Qualifications and Benefits:
- Certifications in supply chain management are considered an advantage.
- Zones offers a comprehensive benefits package including life insurance, optional health insurance, EOBI, and a voluntary pension scheme.
- Additional employee perks include complimentary meals and access to an in-house gym.
- Zones is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, providing equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.
- The role operates on Pakistan Standard Time from 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM.
Zones provides a dynamic and collaborative environment for professionals passionate about innovation in IT, sales, engineering, or operations, supporting career growth while delivering 5-star service to clients worldwide.