Careem - Category Manager
Requirements
• Successful candidates will have a passionate commitment to improving the lives of people, an insane focus on excellence and customer centricity, and a strong alignment with our core values and purpose. • At least 5+ years of experience in the grocery industry in Buying or Category Management . Time spent in tech or a start-up is a plus. • Experience negotiating with manufacturers, FMCGs or brand owners. You will be proactively reaching out to brands to build a partnership. • You are an excellent communicator with strong influencing skills. • You never hesitate to roll up your sleeves and address something hands-on, you persevere when others fall away. • Analytical skills is a big plus. • What We’ll Provide You • We offer colleagues the opportunity to drive impact in the region while they learn and grow. As a full time Careem colleague, you will be able to: • Work and learn from great minds by joining a community of inspiring colleagues. • Put your passion to work in a purposeful organization dedicated to creating impact in a region with a lot of untapped potential. • Explore new opportunities to learn and grow everyday. • Work remotely from any country in the world for 30 days a year with unlimited vacation days per year. • Access to healthcare benefits and fitness reimbursements for health activities including gym, health club, and training classes.
Responsibilities
• Build and lead the product line for Careem Groceries. • Design the go to market strategy. • Work with the team on maintaining the selection strategy in alignment with the overall department & business strategy and requirements. • Work with the team to identify the selection which need to be sourced within the categories. • Identify and sourcing key consumer trends in online grocery /Q-commerce business. • Source & negotiate the required selection with the best prices, quality and minimum MOQ that meets the business objectives, and ensure a competitive commercial terms with the suppliers. • Collaborate with the merchandising team to ensure the success of the launched campaigns. • Collaborate with the supply chain team to ensure the stock availability and smooth onboarding of the new added items. • Collaborate with the pricing team in sourcing competitive prices to maintain the category profitability. • Work closely with the supplier and maintain the relationship with them through business reviews and growth planning. • Work with the category assistant to ensure the hygiene of the item's content and maintain the right visibility on the App.
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