Founded in 1992, Majid Al Futtaim is the leading shopping mall, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia. A remarkable business success story, Majid Al Futtaim started from one man’s vision to transform the face of shopping, entertainment and leisure to 'create great moments for everyone, every day’. It has since grown into one of the United Arab Emirates’ most respected and successful businesses spanning 15 international markets, employing more than 33,000 people, and achieving the highest credit rating (BBB) among privately-held corporates in the Middle East. Majid Al Futtaim owns and operates 20 shopping malls, 12 hotels and three mixed-use communities, with further developments underway in the region. The shopping malls portfolio includes Mall of the Emirates, City Centre malls and My City Centre neighbourhood centres, and also four community malls which are in joint venture with the Government of Sharjah. The Company holds exclusive rights to the Carrefour franchise in 38 markets across Middle East, Africa and Central Asia, and operates a portfolio of more than 160 outlets in 15 countries.ROLE SUMMARY The Category Manager is responsible for the full commercial performance of assigned product categories, including sales growth, margin optimization, assortment planning, supplier negotiations and inventory management. This role directly impacts store profitability and customer value proposition. ROLE PROFILE Develop and execute the category strategy to achieve sales growth, margin and market share targets. Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers, including pricing, rebates, promotional funding and contract terms. Manage category P&L performance, ensuring optimal balance between revenue growth and profitability. Define and optimize product assortment (SKU mix) based on customer insights, sales data and competitive analysis. Drive pricing architecture and promotional planning to maximize traffic, basket size, and gross margin. Collaborate with Supply Chain to ensure strong inventory management, minimize stock-outs and improve stock turnover. Monitor competitor activity and market trends to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation. Develop and execute the category strategy to achieve sales growth, margin and market share targets. Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers, including pricing, rebates, promotional funding and contract terms. Manage category P&L performance, ensuring REQUIREMENTS 3-5 years in retail buying, category management, or commercial roles Experience in modern trade retail preferred Strong supplier negotiation experience Exposure to FMCG environment is a plus Strong analytical capability Stakeholder management WHAT WE OFFER At Majid Al Futtaim, we’re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We’re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us! Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future. Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.