Category Manager (Beverage)

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail group in Saudi Arabia is looking for a Category Manager to develop strategic plans for product categories and drive business performance. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in FMCG and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Marketing. Key responsibilities include analyzing trends, establishing supplier partnerships, and managing category budgets. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

Career growth opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Buyer or Category Manager in FMCG.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Effective communicator and negotiator.

Responsibilities

• Analyze industry and consumer trends to guide product strategies.
• Source new suppliers aligned with the company's category strategy.
• Take full responsibility for category budget and revenue targets.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Communication

Negotiation

Microsoft Office proficiency

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Marketing

Job description

Job Description

Black & Grey HR is partnering with a well-established retail group in Saudi Arabia for their supermarket division. Our client is looking for a Category Manager to develop and implement strategic plans for product categories, identify market opportunities, and drive business performance through effective category management.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze industry and consumer trends to guide product strategies.
• Establish long‑term partnerships with distributors and wholesalers.
• Source new suppliers aligned with the company's category strategy.
• Assist in setting annual budgets, sales targets, and profit margins.
• Implement business plans to achieve category performance targets.
• Administer pricing to meet margin objectives and monitor product performance.
• Develop long‑term growth and exit strategies for products.
• Foster trust‑based relationships with vendors to improve pricing and service quality.
• Ensure product availability in line with consumer demand.
• Optimize category visibility and positioning in the market.
• Track pricing and competition to remain market‑relevant.
• Collaborate with buyers and merchandisers to expand the product range.
• Take full responsibility for category budget and revenue targets.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Buyer or Category Manager in FMCG.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent financial acumen and decision‑making ability.
• Effective communicator and negotiator.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Detail‑oriented with excellent time management.
• Ability to manage complexity and drive results collaboratively.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance‑based incentives
• Career growth opportunities within a reputed retail group
• Dynamic work environment