Growth-Focused Vendor Partnerships Manager

Mumzworld; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Mumzworld seeks a Strategic Vendor Manager to own and grow key vendor partnerships within its GCC e-commerce ecosystem. Drive revenue growth, optimize margins, and shape long-term collaboration with brands.

Lead JBPs, negotiate terms, and work cross-functionally with Marketing, Supply Chain and Finance to execute vendor strategies, campaigns, and onboarding while leveraging data insights to improve performance.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in vendor management, account management, category management, buying, or commercial roles.
• Experience in e-commerce, retail, FMCG, consumer goods, or marketplace environments.
• Proven track record of managing and growing vendor or brand relationships.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools.
• Experience working cross-functionally with multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage a portfolio of strategic vendors driving revenue growth and margin improvement.
• Develop joint business plans (JBPs) with key vendors aligned to category and company objectives.
• Monitor and review vendor performance against KPIs including sales margin availability and promotional effectiveness.
• Lead commercial negotiations covering pricing margins trading terms promotions exclusivity and marketing investments.
• Collaborate with Category Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance and Tech teams to execute vendor strategies effectively.
• Support campaign planning, seasonal events and promotional calendars in partnership with vendors.
• Ensure timely onboarding of new vendors, products and initiatives.
• Analyze vendor-level performance data to identify trends, risks and growth opportunities.

Skills

Commercial negotiation

Strategic thinking

Data-driven

Stakeholder management

Communication

High-growth environment

Collaborative approach

Tools

Excel

Job description

Mumzworld seeks a Strategic Vendor Manager to own and grow key vendor partnerships within its GCC e-commerce ecosystem. Drive revenue growth, optimize margins, and shape long-term collaboration with brands.

Lead JBPs, negotiate terms, and work cross-functionally with Marketing, Supply Chain and Finance to execute vendor strategies, campaigns, and onboarding while leveraging data insights to improve performance.