Senior Private Label Category Manager - Dubai

GMG Gulf; Dubai; On-site; AED 245,520 - 357,120; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth within a diversified organization

Strategic role exposure in Dubai

Work with international suppliers

Job summary

GMG Gulf in Dubai is seeking a Private Label Category Manager to lead the development and execution of private label strategies that enhance sales growth and profitability. The role focuses on supplier partnerships, team leadership, and product innovation across retail operations.

Ideal candidates will have extensive FMCG experience in retail buying and category management, strong negotiation skills, and a proven ability to manage high-performing teams. This strategic position offers significant career growth opportunities within a global retail group.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in private label development and retail buying within FMCG.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with P and L ownership exposure.
• Proven leadership capability managing and developing high‑performing teams.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Ability to analyze market trends, customer behavior, and competitive dynamics.
• Confident communicator with strong decision‑making and problem‑solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute private label category strategies to achieve sales, margin, and growth targets.
• Identify, evaluate, and engage suppliers to build strong and collaborative partnerships.
• Lead procurement activities, supplier selection, and contract negotiations.
• Define and manage supplier contracts, performance standards, and compliance requirements.
• Drive product innovation, quality improvement, and lifecycle management.

Skills

Category management and assortment planning

Private label product development

Supplier sourcing and contract negotiation

Commercial planning, budgeting, and forecasting

Market and data analysis

ERP systems and category management tools

Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Stakeholder and project management

Job description

GMG Gulf in Dubai is seeking a Private Label Category Manager to lead the development and execution of private label strategies that enhance sales growth and profitability. The role focuses on supplier partnerships, team leadership, and product innovation across retail operations.

Ideal candidates will have extensive FMCG experience in retail buying and category management, strong negotiation skills, and a proven ability to manage high-performing teams. This strategic position offers significant career growth opportunities within a global retail group.