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To procure materials and services through strategic approach and choose the right vendor for the requirements by ensuring quality control and adhering to the company’s policies and procedures. Responsible and Accountable for managing purchasing team and process, sourcing, negotiation, supplier identification, new project mobilization, delivery, and supplier management.

• Spend Analysis – perform spend analysis and plan LTPA/Tender categories based on priority and needs.
• Identify and pre‑qualify new potential suppliers, prepare tender documents with necessary scope, technical and commercial evaluation, arrange samples for approval, arrange e‑auction, and prepare supplier contract agreements.

• Oversee and supervise the team ensuring timely purchase and adherence to company policies.
• Verify and approve PO, ARF and transport indents in the portal.
• Assess and source quotations from potential suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts, secure improved prices, payment and delivery terms, and review opportunities for business savings.

• Understand project needs, formulate material and service delivery plan per requirements and deadlines.
• Regularly update operation heads on mobilization progress and resolve issues.
• Monitor and track spends within allocated budget.

• Monitor supplier and subcontractor performance with store and site personnel, evaluate contract performance, and address non‑compliance.
• Evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality of goods/services, competency and consistency.

• Prepare reports on PO spend, open POs, pending indents and savings, and present to management.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors to review contracts and processes for accuracy, efficacy and completeness.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate with stakeholders regularly, attend meetings, and address issues.
• Maintain professional and consistent approach in supplier relationships.
• Strengthen relationships by earning trust, listening to concerns, and involving them in processes to resolve escalated issues.

• Engage employees in decision‑making and ownership.

• Continuously perform market research by attending industry expos, online research, seminars, etc., to identify potential suppliers and products and improve performance.
• Research and evaluate areas of opportunity to reduce costs where possible.

• Bachelor of Engineering.
• 8 years of experience in Soft Service Procurement.
• Knowledge on sourcing and procurement techniques.
• Market intelligence on sources and trends.
• Experience in collecting and analyzing data; highly organized and detail‑oriented.

• Data Analysis.
• Negotiation Skills.
• Procurement Management.

• Job Identification 959
• Job Category Logistics/Supply Chain
• Posting Date 10/21/2025, 08:21 AM
• Locations AG House, Deira
• Apply Before 11/20/2025, 08:00 PM
• Job Schedule Full time

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Careem is building the Everything App for the greater Middle East, making it easier than ever to move around, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Careem is led by a powerful purpose to simplify and improve the lives of people and build an awesome organisation that inspires. Since 2012, Careem has created earnings for over 2.5 million Captains, simplified the lives of over 70 million customers, and built a platform for the region's best talent to thrive and for entrepreneurs to scale their businesses. Careem operates in over 70 cities across 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan.

About the team

You will be joining the Grocery team at Careem, where we are on a mission to redefine convenience across the region. Our focus on Private Label is central to improving quality, value, and differentiation in our offerings. The team is highly cross-functional and collaborative, working closely with operations, commercial, analytics, and product teams.

About the role

We are looking for a Category Manager to drive our Private Label strategy and support the execution within the Grocery vertical. This role is based in Dubai and will play a key part in shaping the growth of our Private Label product portfolio, optimizing pricing, sourcing, and vendor relationships to ensure strong performance across the region.

What you'll do

• Own the private label P&L for categories and assortment strategy for Private Label categories in the UAE.
• Develop strategic sourcing strategies, lead supplier negotiations and onboarding, ensuring alignment with Careem's commercial requirements and expectations.
• Work closely with supply chain and demand planning teams to maintain high availability and optimized inventory levels.
• Partner with marketing and product teams to drive visibility, adoption, and conversion of Private Label SKUs.
• Monitor category performance, customer feedback, and market trends to refine strategies.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and compliance to ensure all products meet regulatory standards.

What you'll need

• 5-8 years of experience in category management, merchandising, procurement, or strategic sourcing—ideally in grocery retail or FMCG.
• Proven track record of owning commercial KPIs and delivering on margin and growth targets.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing supplier relationships.
• Analytical mindset with comfort in Excel and data tools to drive decisions. Entrepreneurial drive, ownership mindset, and bias for action.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.

Who we are:

GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world's most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain.

We are hiring Category Managers across our key categories, including Performance, Lifestyle and Seasonal Sports.

As Category Manager, you will play a vital role in shaping product assortments, driving sales growth, and delivering an exceptional customer experience. You’ll work closely with the buying and merchandising teams, oversee inventory optimization, and lead cross-functional initiatives to maximize performance in a fast-paced and dynamic retail environment.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead end-to-end category management including assortment planning, pricing, and promotional strategy
• Conduct market research and analyze consumer, competitor, and sales data to shape category direction
• Collaborate with merchandising, logistics, and marketing to ensure successful product launches and seasonal planning
• Optimize inventory levels and supply chain flow using tools like SAP and Power BI
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and ensure favorable pricing and delivery terms
• Track and report on category performance, identifying improvement areas and driving actionable insights
• Lead and develop category-specific teams, setting clear performance targets and fostering growth

What we need:

• Experience: 7+ years in category management, with at least 5 years in sports, fashion, or lifestyle retail
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain; postgraduate degree is an advantage
• Systems: Proficiency in SAP ERP and Power BI, with strong data analysis and inventory planning skills
• Skills: Excellent negotiation, leadership, and communication skills; strong commercial acumen
• Languages: Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage
• Mindset: Strategic, data-driven, customer-focused, and agile

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