Grocery Category Strategist - Q-Commerce / Dark Store

Snoonu; Lusail; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global Vibes

Learning budgets

Autonomy

Generous leave

Agile environment

Job summary

Snoonu in Qatar is seeking a highly driven Category Manager to lead the Grocery category across our dark stores. You will own performance, availability, and commercial success, partnering with Supply Chain, Operations, and Marketing to ensure the right products are available at the right price.

Join a fast-paced, customer-first team where you will shape assortment strategy, negotiate supplier terms, optimize margins, and drive promotional campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 3–5 years 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.

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 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

Skills

Category management

Buying

Commercial FMCG

Q-Commerce

Excel

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Snoonu in Qatar is seeking a highly driven Category Manager to lead the Grocery category across our dark stores. You will own performance, availability, and commercial success, partnering with Supply Chain, Operations, and Marketing to ensure the right products are available at the right price.

Join a fast-paced, customer-first team where you will shape assortment strategy, negotiate supplier terms, optimize margins, and drive promotional campaigns.