CATEGORY MANAGER

• Description: 

  Majid Al Futtaim Global Solutions invites you to join us in our quest to create great moments for everyone, everyday! We are the leading shopping mall, residential communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, serving over 560 million visitors a year. For the past two decades, we have shaped the consumer landscape across the region, transforming the way people shop, live and play, while maintaining a strong sustainability track record and the largest mall in the world to attain LEED Gold EBOM Certification. We have over 40,000 team members in 15 international markets representing over 100 nationalities – all keeping the customer at the heart of everything we do. If you enjoy being BOLD, PASSIONATE and TOGETHER, then Majid Al Futtaim is the destination for you.

  Role Purpose:   The Category Sourcing Manager is responsible for coordinating with buyers as well as supporting purchases for MAF Retail. The role holder is also responsible for assisting with selection and examining products that get to store shelves, in catalogues, and online.   Role Details – Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Sourcing Strategy Implement effective strategies for sourcing goods and maintaining desired stock levels Research and review new products to meet company’s goals Prepare and review purchase details of orders and deliveries Research and suggest new suppliers with long-term cost savings or quality improvement Implement methods to reduce shortages and overstocking through analysis of data and prepare control strategies Tender and Negotiation Engage in souring the best quality products for competitive prices aligned with the organizations objectives Manage the issuances of tenders and RFQs to the market in coordination with the relevant business users within MAF Retail Implement negotiation strategies to secure profitable deals Stay abreast of shifts in the negotiating power of suppliers Develop a cost scenario analysis, and benchmarking for the sourcing function when required Vendor Relationships Identify profitable suppliers and initiate partnerships Cultivate relationships with existing and future suppliers Develop and provide inputs on the risk evaluation of existing and future supply contracts Identify trustworthy vendors and suppliers to develop future partnerships with Utilize network to expand supplier base and attend trade shows to identify new product trends and potential suppliers Sourcing Optimization Develop reports on key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness Control spending and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs Quality Control Follow all required policies and procedures related to quality assurance of sourced items Ensure regular supplier audits are implemented Oversee communication with suppliers on quality related issues and propose areas for improvement to ensure best quality products Report any action that might interfere with the proper functioning of the company Coordination with Internal Stakeholders Communicate with Sales Development frequently to better understand the needs of MAF Retail Develop database of key trends in consumer retail Communicate with relevant stakeholders to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the sourcing function Human Capital Responsibilities Assist with the implementation of the performance management process by setting objectives, monitoring performance, and provide constructive feedback and provide inputs to senior management Provide mentorship for the purpose of developing a continuous talent pipeline for key roles Provide inputs on training needs and coordinate with the HC department to ensure facilitation of training requirements Develop and implement on the job-training for the team Provide inputs for the development of annual manpower plan Ensure the implementation of MAF Retail’s corporate policies and relevant procedures

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CATEGORY MANAGER|Majid Al Futtaim, Egypt, EG