Category Manager
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About the Role
YB Holdings is seeking a Category Manager in the United Arab Emirates to develop and execute category management strategies, manage supplier relationships, and optimize product assortment.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and execute category management strategies to maximize sales, profitability, and market share
- Analyze market trends, customer behavior, and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities
- Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, and contract agreements
- Monitor category performance and develop action plans to achieve business targets
- Optimize product assortment, pricing strategies, and inventory levels
- Collaborate with procurement, sales, marketing, and operations teams
- Prepare category forecasts, budgets, and performance reports
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and category innovation
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
- Proven experience in category management, procurement, merchandising, or commercial management
- Strong analytical and commercial acumen
- Experience with supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, and data analysis tools
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment
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Position Overview
- We are currently seeking an experienced and commercially driven Category Manager to join our team in the United Arab Emirates.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute category management strategies to maximize sales, profitability, and market share.
- Analyze market trends, customer behavior, and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities.
- Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, and contract agreements.
- Monitor category performance and develop action plans to achieve business targets.
- Optimize product assortment, pricing strategies, and inventory levels.
- Collaborate with procurement, sales, marketing, and operations teams.
- Prepare category forecasts, budgets, and performance reports.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and category innovation.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Proven experience in category management, procurement, merchandising, or commercial management.
- Strong analytical and commercial acumen.
- Experience with supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, and data analysis tools.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
Benefits
- Competitive salary package.
- Performance based bonuses.
- Health and insurance benefits.
- Professional development and leadership training opportunities.
- Career advancement opportunities within an international organization.
- Exposure to regional and global sourcing strategies.
- Collaborative and professional work environment.
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