Category Manager

Tanqeeb; Doha; On-site; QAR 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global vibes

Brain boosters

Builder’s playground

Flexible time off

Agile everything

Job summary

Snoonu is looking for a Category Manager to lead Grocery across our dark stores, owning performance, availability, and profitability. You will partner with Supply Chain, Operations, and Marketing to ensure the right products are available at the right time and price while driving category growth.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in category management or related FMCG roles, strong analytical skills, and experience negotiating with suppliers and executing promotions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of category management, buying, or FMCG/Q-Commerce roles.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel; ERP/retail systems experience preferred.
• Experience in supplier negotiations, assortment planning, and promotional execution.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.
• Strong commercial acumen with a customer-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the category strategy for Grocery across all dark stores.
• Analyze assortment performance and recommend SKU rationalization and gap fills.
• Negotiate supplier terms including cost pricing, rebates, marketing support, and return policies.
• Monitor and improve category gross margins while maintaining competitive pricing.
• Plan and implement promotional campaigns to drive volume and category growth.
• Collaborate with Operations to address availability issues, inventory turnover, and merchandising compliance.
• Lead and maintain regular reporting on category KPIs, including GM%, in-stock rate, RTV, and SKU productivity.
• Ensure compliance with merchandising standards and planograms across store form.

Skills

Category mgmt

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

ERP systems

Negotiations

Cross-functional work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Supply Chain or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Retail systems

Job description

Welcome to Your Next Adventure!

Snoomart is seeking a highly driven and analytical Category Manager to lead our Grocery category, covering edible and non-edible products. This role is critical in shaping our assortment, improving profitability, and enhancing the customer experience across our dark store network.

As a Category Manager, you will take full ownership of the performance, availability, and commercial success of your category, working closely with cross-functional teams including Supply Chain, Operations, and Marketing to ensure the right products are available at the right time and price

What You’ll Get Your Hands On

• Develop and execute the category strategy for Grocery across all dark stores. Analyze assortment performance and recommend SKU rationalization and gap fills. Negotiate supplier terms including cost pricing, rebates, marketing support, and return policies. Monitor and improve category gross margins while maintaining competitive retail pricing. Plan and implement promotional campaigns to drive volume and category growth. Collaborate with Operations to address availability issues, inventory turnover, and merchandising compliance. Lead and maintain regular reporting on category KPIs, including GM%, in-stock rate, RTV, and SKU productivity. Ensure compliance with merchandising standards and planograms across store form

The Magic You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in category management, buying, or commercial FMCG/Q-Commerce roles.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel; ERP/retail systems experience preferred.
• Experience in supplier negotiations, assortment planning, and promotional execution.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.
• Strong commercial acumen with a customer-first mindset

Inside Snoonu’s Universe

Snoonu is Qatar’s homegrown Super App, reinventing daily life with blazing-fast delivery, shopping, and more – all in one place. Powered by tech, driven by a global team, and obsessed with making life easier.

The Dream We’re Chasing

To be the first Qatari Ultra App that propels the region and its community through innovation and technology. We have global ambitions where what we do surpasses norms and limitations every time.

The Quest We’re On

To radically transform how people live by leveraging technology to connect them with endless possibilities.

Our Everyday Superpowers

• Be Customer Obsessed: “Focus on the customer and all else will follow.”
• Act with Integrity: “We are honest, ethical, and trustworthy in everything we do.”
• Be Curious and Creative: “We constantly innovate and create solutions to bring a lasting positive impact.”
• Lead by Example and Take Ownership: “Be the change you want to see and take ownership.”
• Work Smart and Deliver Results: “You can do more by doing less, better, and faster.”
• It’s All About People: “Be a team player; together we are stronger.”
• Real Builders Ship: “We turn ideas into products, plans into action, and challenges into opportunities.”

Perks & Worklife Magic At Snoonu

• Global Vibes – Collaborate with a worldwide crew.
• Brain Boosters – Learning budgets, access to courses, and tools for your growth.
• Builder’s Playground – Own your tasks, own your path! We’re big on autonomy.
• Flexible Time Off – We take recharging seriously. Generous leave and wellness policies.
• Agile Everything – Scrum isn’t a buzzword here. It’s how we roll, from product to ops.

Great Place to Work® Certified

We’re certified as a Great Place to Work®, a recognition that celebrates a culture we’ve built together where people come first, always. This certification reflects our commitment to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, empowered, and inspired to do their best work.

Certified for Excellence

Our ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certifications demonstrate our dedication to world-class quality and a safe, supportive workplace, reinforcing our promise to deliver exceptional service while prioritizing the wellbeing of our people.

Beyond the Code: Giving Back Matters

We don’t just build apps. We’re committed to doing business sustainably and giving back to the community that fuels us. From eco-conscious practices to CSR projects, we’re always finding ways to do better—and we invite you to be a part of that mission.

Diversity Isn’t Just a Buzzword

At Snoonu, fairness and inclusion are the foundation of everything we do. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that welcomes people from every walk of life. Be bold. Be you. Thrive here.