[Hiring] Category Manager Dubai UAE
Position: Category Manager
Date Posted: 28th October 2026
Industry: Retail / FMCG
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience: 5 Years of experience as a Central Buyer for FMCG (Non-Food) in UAE Hypermarket and Supermarket Chains
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree
Salary: AED 12,000 – AED 18,000 per month (Estimated)
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Company: Al Aswaq Al Watania Hypermarket
Description:
Al Aswaq Al Watania Hypermarket is seeking an experienced Category Manager to join its growing retail team. This opportunity is ideal for professionals with extensive experience in central buying, category management, and FMCG retail operations within UAE hypermarket or supermarket chains.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, optimizing product assortments, and supporting business growth through effective merchandising and procurement practices. Candidates with strong analytical and negotiation skills and mandatory UAE experience are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage category planning and central buying activities for FMCG Non-Food products.
• Develop category strategies to improve sales, profitability, and product performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and business partners.
• Coordinate with merchandising and retail operations teams to optimize product availability.
• Analyze market trends and customer demand to support business decisions.
• Negotiate commercial terms and manage supplier performance.
Requirements:
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Central Buyer for FMCG (Non-Food) in UAE hypermarket or supermarket chains.
• Strong knowledge of category management, merchandising, and retail operations.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Ability to build strong supplier relationships and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• UAE experience is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Category management and central buying.
• FMCG retail operations and merchandising.
• Supplier negotiations, inventory planning, and market analysis.
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