Strategic Vendor & Category Lead – Grocery

Deliveroo; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 133,920 - 200,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Generous annual leave

Parental leave

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Job summary

A leading grocery delivery service in Dubai is seeking a Vendor / Category Manager for Deliveroo Hop. This role involves managing vendor relationships, optimizing product categories, and driving strategic growth using data analytics. Candidates should have 3+ years in vendor management, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and adapt to a fast-paced environment. The position offers a hybrid work model and a competitive benefits package focused on employee welfare and diversity.

Qualifications

• Experience in vendor/category management, preferably with grocery experience.
• Strong ability to analyze vendor performance and category dynamics.
• Proficiency in negotiating and building partnerships with vendors.

Responsibilities

• Support category range selection and pricing strategies.
• Monitor SKU performance and optimize the product range.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors to ensure favorable terms.
• Develop relationships with suppliers to enhance product sourcing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving mindset

Proactive attitude

Education

3+ years experience in vendor/category management

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

A leading grocery delivery service in Dubai is seeking a Vendor / Category Manager for Deliveroo Hop. This role involves managing vendor relationships, optimizing product categories, and driving strategic growth using data analytics. Candidates should have 3+ years in vendor management, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and adapt to a fast-paced environment. The position offers a hybrid work model and a competitive benefits package focused on employee welfare and diversity.