Fresh Food Category Manager - Majid Al Futtaim - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Majid Al Futtaim; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 223,200 - 312,480; Full time

Job summary

Majid Al Futtaim is seeking a Fresh Food Category Manager in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves overseeing sourcing, managing supplier partnerships, and ensuring a competitive range of high-quality fresh food products. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of related experience.

The ideal applicant will exhibit strong negotiation skills, data analysis capabilities, and fluency in English, supporting both retail and online categories.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in fresh food procurement, with 2-4 years in retail or FMCG preferred.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Fluent in English with strong cross-functional coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for fresh food to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Identify new products and suppliers, ensuring consistent quality and competitive pricing.
• Lead tenders, RFQs, and supplier negotiations to secure profitable deals.

Skills

Fresh food sourcing and procurement

Supplier negotiation and contract management

Supply chain and stock optimization

Quality and compliance assessment

Data analysis and reporting

Tender and RFQ management

Supplier relationship development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field

Master's degree

Tools

Advanced Excel

Procurement systems

Job description

Overview

Fresh Food Category Manager - Majid Al Futtaim - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The Fresh Food Category Manager role at Majid Al Futtaim Riyadh oversees sourcing, supplier partnership management, and product selection for the fresh food category. The position ensures the availability of high-quality products at competitive costs, drives procurement efficiency, manages supplier negotiations, and supports continuous improvement across retail and online channels.

Job Details

• Country: Saudi Arabia
• City: Riyadh
• Industry: Food & Beverages
• Function: Purchasing Procurement
• Salary: 20000-28000 monthly (Market estimated)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for fresh food to maintain optimal stock levels and deliver strong commercial performance.
• Identify new products and suppliers, ensuring consistent quality and competitive pricing.
• Lead tenders, RFQs, and supplier negotiations to secure profitable and compliant deals.
• Build and sustain supplier relationships, including risk assessments and long-term partnership planning.
• Analyze procurement and supply chain data to optimize costs and reduce shortages or overstock situations.
• Ensure suppliers meet quality, safety, and compliance requirements through audits and regular evaluations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand demand, improve category offerings, and support assortment enhancements.
• Support team development and ensure adherence to MAF Retail Human Capital policies.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree is an advantage.
• 5-7 years of experience in fresh food procurement, with 2-4 years in retail or FMCG preferred.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Advanced Excel proficiency and comfort with procurement systems.
• Fluent in English with strong cross-functional coordination abilities.

Skills Set

• Fresh food sourcing and procurement
• Supplier negotiation and contract management
• Supply chain and stock optimization
• Quality and compliance assessment
• Data analysis and reporting
• Tender and RFQ management
• Supplier relationship development
• Cross-functional collaboration