Senior Category Manager, SA

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Interested in working on an innovative and high-impact business that is changing the way customers think about grocery? The MENA Grocery team (UFG) is offering a role to own building new business from ground Zero. We are seeking a self-starter who can quickly familiarize themselves with this fast‑paced environment, build relationships and trust with cross‑functional teams, and assume ownership within the program.

High judgment, analytical talent and concise communication are essential.

In this role, you will influence internal and external stakeholders to build a buying and sourcing strategy for a new category while ensuring flawless execution and continuously analyzing key metrics to drive improvements.

• Support category leader to drive new strategic initiatives and business opportunities.
• Build strategic partnership, align and close end‑to‑end vendor relationships and terms of trade, operating model contracts from long shelf‑life Fresh & Frozen vendors.
• Build the annual seasonal portfolio to drive continuous traffic and engagement to the storefront.
• Engage with global partner teams to bring best practices across globe to AE UFG channels.
• Identify automation opportunities to improve key metrics such as selection, profitability, pricing, availability.
• Own the P&L for hitting top and bottom‑line targets and drive projects to improve profitability with critical stakeholders.
• Define selection assortment, continuously refine the mix at dark store level to reduce shrink ages and improve CX.
• Source deals during Tier 1 & Tier 2 events to ensure we continue to offer value to our Prime customers.
• Negotiate marketing funds from vendors for category visibility during BAU/Events.
• Prepare, pitch & close Annual JBP with vendors.

• 5+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience.
• Bachelor's degree, or 5+ years of professional or military experience.
• Experience using data to influence business decisions.
• Experience driving internal cross‑team collaboration.
• Experience with business analysis and P&L management.

• Experience driving direction and alignment with cross‑functional teams.

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