Remote Category Manager: Procurement & Partnerships

dt fin-con; United Arab Emirates; Remote; AED 89,000 - 134,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Part-time schedule

Job summary

dt fin-con is seeking a part-time Category Manager for a remote role in the United Arab Emirates. You will analyze category performance, optimize opportunities, and support data-driven decisions related to procurement, partnerships, and sponsorships.

Daily tasks include market/competitor analysis, coordinating with student teams and external stakeholders, and negotiating contracts that align with the club's objectives.

Qualifications

• Strong Category Management skills, including planning, optimization, and lifecycle management for defined categories.
• Demonstrated Analytical Skills to interpret data, perform market research, and support evidence-based decision-making.
• Experience or interest in Contract Negotiation with partners, sponsors, and vendors.
• Knowledge of Procurement processes, vendor selection, and cost management in an educational or club context.
• Exposure to Sales activities, such as stakeholder outreach, sponsorship acquisition, or promoting club events.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities for part-time remote work alongside commitments.
• Background or studies in business, finance, consulting, or related fields; experience in student clubs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze category performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support data-driven decisions related to procurement, partnerships, and sponsorships.
• Conduct market and competitor analysis and coordinate with student teams and external stakeholders.
• Negotiate contracts or agreements aligned with the club's objectives.
• Collaborate with leadership to shape category strategies and assist budgeting/pricing decisions.
• Contribute to initiatives that enhance member experience and engagement.

Job description

dt fin-con is seeking a part-time Category Manager for a remote role in the United Arab Emirates. You will analyze category performance, optimize opportunities, and support data-driven decisions related to procurement, partnerships, and sponsorships.

Daily tasks include market/competitor analysis, coordinating with student teams and external stakeholders, and negotiating contracts that align with the club's objectives.