Growth-Driven Assistant Category Manager

Black & Grey HR; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Assistant Category Manager for a supermarket division in Saudi Arabia. This role requires a minimum of 3 years in FMCG, supporting category operations, strategic planning, and vendor negotiations. Ideal candidates have strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position offers competitive salary and growth opportunities within a well-established retail group.

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.
• Excellent financial acumen and decision-making ability.
• Effective communicator and negotiator.
• Detail-oriented with excellent time management.

Responsibilities

• Support in analyzing industry, pricing, and consumer trends.
• Assist in building and maintaining strong relationships with distributors and suppliers.
• Participate in sourcing new suppliers and evaluating their fit.
• Contribute to preparing annual budgets and sales forecasts.
• Manage pricing updates and SKU performance reviews.
• Track competitor activities, market pricing, and promotional trends.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Assistant Category Manager for a supermarket division in Saudi Arabia. This role requires a minimum of 3 years in FMCG, supporting category operations, strategic planning, and vendor negotiations. Ideal candidates have strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position offers competitive salary and growth opportunities within a well-established retail group.