Fresh Food Category Manager
Majid Al Futtaim
Date: 2 days ago
City: Dubai
Contract type: Full time
JOB TITLE
Fresh Food Category Manager | MAF Retail | Corporate Head Office
Role Summary
The Category Manager is responsible for coordinating with buyers as well as supporting purchases for MAF Retail. The role holder is also responsible for assisting with selection and examining products that get to store shelves, in catalogues, and online.
ROLE PROFILE
Fresh Food Category Manager | MAF Retail | Corporate Head Office
Role Summary
The Category Manager is responsible for coordinating with buyers as well as supporting purchases for MAF Retail. The role holder is also responsible for assisting with selection and examining products that get to store shelves, in catalogues, and online.
ROLE PROFILE
- Implement effective strategies for sourcing goods and maintaining desired stock levels.
- Research and suggest new suppliers with long-term cost savings or quality improvement.
- Engage in souring the best quality products for competitive prices aligned with the organization’s objectives.
- Implement negotiation strategies to secure profitable deals.
- Identify profitable suppliers and initiate partnerships.
- Cultivate relationships with existing and future suppliers.
- Develop and provide inputs on the risk evaluation of existing and future supply contracts.
- Utilize network to expand supplier base and attend trade shows to identify new product trends and potential suppliers.
- Control spending and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics or Business Administration
- 5 – 7 years in fresh food category management position
- Strong business communication and presentation skills
- Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers
- 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 from any country in the world for 30 days a year.
- 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.
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