Category / Sr. Category Manager (Fresh Food)

Summary:

This is a start-up project to open pilot convenience stores in Riyadh.

As a head of FMCG you will start from base to design a specific product category within our company for “convenience format” stores. This includes designing assortment for "convenience store" setting pricing, and promotions, negotiating with suppliers, leveraging their expertise to secure advantageous terms and maintaining strong supplier relationships. You will also work closely with management to make sure we are aligned with our commercial strategy. This role highly demands a hands-on approach during preparation for pilot stores.

Objectives of this role:

• Define category roles and design product category for "Convenience format" stores
• Setting in-house production process, recipes, ready to eat options and design packaging
• Analyzing competitor activities, assortment, pricing and promo to make sure our commercial strategy aligned with
• Having experience for customer behavior and deep product knowledge in KSA market
• Collaborating with various teams, like commercial consultant, team from partner company
• Evaluating customer feedback and implementing changes to enhance the overall customer experience and drive customer loyalty.
• Developing solid relationships with key vendors and suppliers to improve category offerings and negotiate favorable terms
• Lead supplier negotiations, ensuring favorable terms and conditions to drive cost savings and strengthen supplier relationships.
• Developing procedures, QA and SOP’s