Senior Manager - Commercial

Majid Al Futtaim; Muscat; On-site; OMR 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Majid Al Futtaim is looking for a Senior Manager - Commercial in Oman to lead sourcing strategies, manage suppliers, and drive category profitability. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in category management or merchandising to enhance the customer experience and mentor teams.

Benefits

Friendly work environment

Collaboration with diverse colleagues

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in category management or merchandizing.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Effective team management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Establish category sourcing strategies and lead cross-functional strategic sourcing.
• Manage category suppliers and act as market intelligence providers.
• Define and implement assortment selection and category profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in E-Commerce or Business Administration

Job description

JOB TITLE

Senior Manager - Commercial | MAF Retail | Head Office Oman

Role Summary

The Senior Manager – Commercial is responsible for establishing sourcing strategies, leading cross-functional strategic sourcing, and managing merchandizing teams. The role involves managing and negotiating with suppliers to execute contracts and optimize opportunities. Additionally, the role includes defining and implementing assortment selection, category profitability, and the promotional national calendar.

ROLE PROFILE

• Establish category sourcing strategies and lead cross-functional strategic sourcing and merchandizing teams.
• Manage category suppliers to act as market intelligence providers regarding categories; anticipate strategic opportunities and keep key stakeholders informed.
• Drive category suppliers’ activities to mitigate risk, improve performance, and add value.
• Define and implement assortment selection, category profitability, and the promotional national calendar.
• Ensure online assortment and selection match offline offerings to provide a consistent customer experience.
• Define country-specific strategic merchandise and assortment through product selection.
• Develop long-term country strategies and influence cross-company project development.
• Provide mentorship to develop a continuous talent pipeline for key roles.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in E-Commerce or Business Administration.
• 7–10 years of experience in category management or merchandizing.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Effective team management abilities.

What We Offer

• Join Majid Al Futtaim, a regional market leader with over 27 years of experience, dedicated to creating memorable moments and spreading happiness.
• Work in a friendly environment with positive vibes and a shared excitement for the future.
• Collaborate with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, guided by our Leadership Model.