Category Manager – Dry Foods at Majid Al Futtaim

Category Manager - Dry Food is responsible for assisting the sourcing activities for designated country and providing support for the coordination of activities for the International Merchandising function. The role holder is also responsible for supporting collaboration between Sourcing and other business units.

ROLE PROFILE

• Support sourcing function with conducting the required research using a variety of data sources.
• Collect and develop information based on the processes of the function that can be used by the sourcing team and record it into the relevant information system.
• Manage relationships with vendors locally and internationally as required.
• Work closely with the relevant teams to provide accurate stock availability records.
• Assist content teams to ensure products have required contents as directed by sales development.
• Retrieve corporate documents, records, reports and maintain records on the international database management system.
• Perform general office duties, such as ordering supplies and performing basic bookkeeping work.
• Provide training and feedback to direct reporters when required.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or business administration.
• Communication with relevant stakeholders within the organization.
• Experience sourcing for FMCG products within and outside the country.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. and experience in collecting and analysing data.
• Strong business communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar function.

What We Offer

• At Majid Al Futtaim, we’re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We’re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
• Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
• Work with over 50,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.