Category Manager - Grocery

<div><p>Black&Grey HR is partnering with a well-established retail group in Saudi Arabia for their supermarket division.Our client is looking for a Category Manager to develop and implement strategic plans for product categories, identify market opportunities, and drive business performance through effective category management.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Analyze industry and consumer trends to guide product strategies.</li><li>Establish long-term partnerships with distributors and wholesalers.</li><li>Source new suppliers aligned with the company's category strategy.</li><li>Assist in setting annual budgets, sales targets, and profit margins.</li><li>Implement business plans to achieve category performance targets.</li><li>Administer pricing to meet margin objectives and monitor product performance.</li><li>Develop long-term growth and exit strategies for products.</li><li>Foster trust-based relationships with vendors to improve pricing and service quality.</li><li>Ensure product availability in line with consumer demand.</li><li>Optimize category visibility and positioning in the market.</li><li>Track pricing and competition to remain market-relevant.</li><li>Collaborate with buyers and merchandisers to expand the product range.</li><li>Take full responsibility for category budget and revenue targets.</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Buyer or Category Manager in FMCG.</li><li>Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.</li><li>Strong organizational and analytical skills.</li><li>Excellent financial acumen and decision‑making ability.</li><li>Effective communicator and negotiator.</li><li>Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).</li><li>Detail‑oriented with excellent time management.</li><li>Ability to manage complexity and drive results collaboratively.</li></ul><h3>Benefits</h3><ul><li>Competitive salary and performance‑based incentives</li><li>Career growth opportunities within a reputed retail group</li><li>Dynamic work environment</li></ul></div>#J-18808-Ljbffr