Overview
Category Manager – non-Food Jobs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at Meituan
Title: Category Manager – non-Food
Company: Meituan
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Key Accountabilities & Tasks:
Develop and execute business planning and strategy for the Non-Food sector, including 3C, Home Appliances, Household Goods, Beauty & Personal Care, and Cleaning.
Identify and establish long-term partnerships with direct distributors and wholesalers.
Continuously source new suppliers in alignment with business strategy.
Assist in setting annual budgets, sales targets, and profit goals per category.
Oversee pricing strategies, ensuring compliance with target profit margins.
Monitor, analyze, and enhance category and product performance to drive growth.
Develop long-term category strategies, including exit plans for underperforming products.
Build strong vendor relationships to secure better pricing and service quality.
Optimize product positioning to maximize visibility and competitiveness.
Track market trends, pricing, and competitor activity to maintain a competitive edge.
Collaborate with buyers and merchandisers to expand product offerings.
Take ownership of budget development and revenue management for assigned categories.
Job Requirements:
Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in Business Administration, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years in category management or procurement within the Non-Food sector (Retail, E-commerce, or Consumer Goods industries preferred).
Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of market trends, supply chain systems, and category management strategies in Non-Food categories.
Skills: Excellent negotiation, data analysis, and market insight skills.
Strong communication, coordination, and team management abilities.
Work Ethic: High sense of responsibility, ability to thrive under pressure, and an innovative, business-driven mindset.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in Excel, ERP systems, and data analysis tools.
