Category Manager

Role Overview

An opportunity is open for an experienced and commercially minded Category Manager to join a team in the United Arab Emirates. The role focuses on shaping category performance, improving profitability, and growing market share through strong commercial and operational execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and implement category strategies that support sales growth, stronger margins, and larger market share.
• Study market patterns, buyer behavior, and competitor moves to uncover new opportunities.
• Oversee supplier partnerships, including negotiations and contract finalization.
• Track category results and turn findings into practical plans to meet business goals.
• Refine product mix, pricing approach, and stock levels to improve performance.
• Work closely with procurement, sales, marketing, and operations functions.
• Build category forecasts, budgets, and performance updates for management.
• Lead improvement initiatives and contribute to category innovation.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, or a similar discipline is required.
• Applicants should have prior experience in category management, procurement, merchandising, or commercial management.
• Strong numerical thinking and commercial judgment are essential.
• Experience in supplier negotiation and strategic sourcing is expected.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, ERP platforms, and data analysis tools is needed.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities are important.
• The role demands the ability to juggle several priorities in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.

Benefits

• A competitive compensation package is offered.
• Performance-linked bonuses are included.
• Health coverage and insurance benefits are provided.
• Professional growth and leadership development opportunities are available.
• There are prospects for career progression within an international organization.
• The position offers exposure to regional and global sourcing approaches.
• Employees can expect a collaborative and professional workplace.

Application Notes

Candidates are asked to submit their CV or resume along with a short self-introduction to the recruitment team.

The organization is looking for someone who can help expand category performance, strengthen supplier partnerships, and create value for both customers and the business.