Category Manager - HPC, Health & Personal Care

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a motivated Vendor Manager who will own assigned categories and drive business growth. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in retail or operations, strong analytical capabilities, and excellent project management skills. Responsibilities include managing vendor relationships, maximizing profitability, and coordinating cross-functional teams. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in retail, operations, or business management.
• Experience with financial analysis and P&L ownership.
• Experience managing large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Act as business owner for assigned categories.
• Maximize business profitability and selection opportunities.
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts.
• Create business plans for new opportunities.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams on tight deadlines.
• Conduct financial analysis of business opportunities.

Skills

Analytical capabilities

Project management skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Vendor Manager position is for a passionate customer and category advocate within Amazon, with proven analytical capabilities and project management skills, great attention to detail, and the ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task and a proven record of driving category growth. The VM must be an effective leader and communicator in working with some of Amazon.sa most important partners and vendors, as well as with internal colleagues and cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a passion for retail and a high level of flexibility and commitment.

Responsibilities

• Act as the \'business owner\' for assigned categories, possessing a complete understanding (inclusive of the strategic context) of internal and external variables that impact your business (this entails owning forecasting, monitoring, understanding and reporting on the business, along with responsibility for driving projects and promotions to achieve business objectives)
• Maximize Amazon\'s business profitability and selection expansion opportunities
• Manage vendor relationships - manage supplier/partner contracts, manage day-to-day relationships, and negotiate and secure marketing funds
• Create business plans for new opportunities and develop and execute project plans for the launch of new features, incorporating merchandising and pricing strategies
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, and communicate with internal and external parties, while meeting tight deadlines
• Conduct financial analysis of business opportunities to meet and exceed revenue and profitability targets

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of retail, operations, product or program management, or business management/consulting with negotiations and delivering results experience
• Bachelor\'s degree, or 3+ years of professional or military experience
• Experience with financial analysis and P&L ownership

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience managing large data sets and utilizing to drive performance and process improvements
• Experience in vendor negotiations, pricing and promotion, inventory management, and product development

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