category management specialist

Dierbergs

<div>Dierbergs Markets is seeking a talented Category Manager who will be responsible for product assortment, merchandising strategies, vendor/broker partnerships and ensuring profitability and sales growth of our Beer, Wine, &amp; Spirits Category. This position supports our Grow Every Day purpose and commitment to Better Execution through creating better customer experiences driven by impeccable product selection at competitive prices. The right person for this role is passionate about the beverage industry and has expertise in this category. They build strong partnerships, stay on top of trends and proactively share innovative ideas to continue to move the business forward with an eye on the future. 
 
How You'll Make an Impact 
 
Driving Sales Growth 
<ul><li>Maximize assigned category assortment opportunities and curate merchandising, promotions, and advertising strategies to drive sales and profits based on historical data, current trends, and future forecast</li><li>Proactively explore opportunities to introduce creative and innovative products, partnerships and ideas to drive category success</li><li>Evaluate competition and make category recommendations to drive sales growth on a regular basis, by exploring both brick and mortar, as well as on-line sites</li><li>Research, analyze, and compare trends within Dierbergs product offerings and evaluate areas to creatively differentiate</li><li>Expand private label product assortment and development by utilizing data to identify gaps and new product trends to address market needs</li></ul> 

Cultivating Partnerships 
<ul><li>Align closely with suppliers, vendors, and distributors on logistic and product-related issues</li><li>Maintain &amp; strengthen partnerships with vendors/brokers, negotiate and collaborate for purposes of promotional planning to secure the most competitive pricing</li><li>Partner closely with the Advertising and Marketing team on ways to market the Party Center category to ensure maximum product awareness</li><li>Provide excellent customer service at all times; serve as a resource to store management teams with inquiries and problem resolution</li><li>Foster a work environment that embodies the core values of Dierbergs, champion and develop a diverse and inclusive team environment
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Managing Cost &amp; Financial Performance 
<ul><li>Own and manage assigned categories, identify and present opportunities for cost savings, and tailor strategies to meet financial goals</li><li>Conduct in-depth analysis of consumer data that includes pricing and promotion effectiveness, market trends, assortment evaluation and competitive analysis</li><li>Continually evaluate retail pricing based on category goals</li><li>Seek out and capture opportunities for special buys and Dierbergs exclusive items to continue to differentiate Dierbergs in the marketplace</li><li>Create visibility on category spend, savings, inventory opportunities, and supply constraints. Then aligns with Senior leadership on short-term and long-term strategies to drive category performance Partner closely with Finance team to ensure vendor payment is received and accurate</li></ul> 

Leading &amp; Developing Teams 
<ul><li>Contribute to overall team success by interviewing, selecting, and developing Department Managers</li><li>Build and maintain relationships with store teams to better understand the demands of the business and to assure programs &amp; promotions are being fully executed</li><li>Appropriately communicate and partner with store teams to ensure understanding and execution of category plans including:</li><li>Reviewing department conditions, merchandising, signage/tags, program compliance and inventory levels</li><li>Partner with vendors and learning team to provide additional training to Department Managers to further their beer, wine, &amp; spirits education</li></ul> 

About You 
<ul><li>Minimum 5 years combined experience in retail, merchandising, pricing, logistics, supply chain, procurement or distribution</li><li>Experience in the Beer, Wine, Spirits industry preferred</li><li>3+ years' experience in Category Management</li><li>BS or BA required</li><li>Excellent verbal and written skills; strong attention to detail and accuracy</li><li>Exhibits a high degree of creativity and innovation</li><li>Exceptional interpersonal skills; projects a professional, friendly and outgoing image; open to others' ideas and input</li><li>Must have exceptional ability to organize and prioritize work and handle multiple tasks; uses time efficiently and is resourceful</li><li>Knowledge of merchandising management, retail management, replenishment and item management systems preferred</li><li>Able to adapt to change and manage competing demands in a positive manner</li><li>Highly proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel</li></ul> 

Why Dierbergs is right for you... 
<ul><li>Health and retirement benefits including medical, dental, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match, FSA, and life insurance</li><li>Weekly pay</li><li>Paid time off provided, including sick days</li><li>Employee Assistance Program for you and your family to assist in many of life's challenges, from short-term counseling, legal questions to financial guidance</li></ul>
- Associate-only savings, free products, bonus points, sweepstakes and more - being a part of our team has its perks with Dierbergs Rewards 
<ul><li>Wellness initiatives and volunteer opportunities to keep you healthy, engaged and involved</li><li>Rewards, recognition and appreciation programs and events to spotlight you AND your exceptional talents</li><li>Opportunity to Grow Every Day by building knowledge, supporting growth and creating connections</li><li>Career advancement and growth opportunities through GROWU, our Learning &amp; Development program for current and future Leaders</li></ul> 
This job description is representative only and is not all inclusive of the responsibilities that the Associate may be required to perform.</div>

Category Manager - Beer, Wine & Spirits

Qiddiya Investment Company

<div>This role is vital in developing and executing category strategies, driving cost efficiencies, and fostering supplier relationships to support the company's ambitious vision for growth and excellence.
Key Responsibilities<ul><li>
Support the development and execution of category strategies aligned with business objectives
</li><li>Perform spend analysis and market assessments to identify cost-saving and value creation opportunities
</li><li>Translate data insights into actionable sourcing strategies and procurement initiatives
</li><li>Manage end-to-end sourcing activities, including RFx, supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract execution
</li><li>Work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and challenge demand where needed
</li><li>Support supplier management activities, including performance tracking and relationship management
</li><li>Contribute to cost optimization, efficiency improvement, and process standardization initiatives
</li><li>Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and governance frameworks
</li><li>Prepare reports and dashboards to track category performance and savings delivery.</li></ul> 

Requirements 
<ul><li>
Minimum 4-6 years of experience in category management, procurement, or supply chain management.</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field</li></ul> 

Benefits 
Offering a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.</div>

Category Management

Alghanim Industries

<div>
 Job description:
 
 
 Long Description Job Summary
 
 To manage a defined category or sub category to continuously improve ranges and promotions and exceed sales and margin targets. Develop a category plan that supports delivery of the customer plan, market share acquisition, excellent availability + omni channel leadership.
 
 Job Responsibilities
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 Develop Category Strategy with buyer to achieve Sales/Profitability targets, and maximize market share of assigned category
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 Develop assortment frequently including Brands, Products &amp; Agencies to ensure freshness and improve profitability
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 Regular planogram updates with merchandising team to cover effective display principles and ensure sell out of phase out / display inventory
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 Implement promo strategy &amp; support functions to ensure business objectives are met; review effectiveness of promotion activity and update team
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 Support advertising &amp; marketing strategy; implement through marketing; review effectiveness of all activities and update category head / team
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 Support Order &amp; Replenishment process through team ensuring an optimal inventory, availability and aged are in control
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 Support new Product Development process &amp; Sourcing for Own Brands
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 Follow &amp; analyze market trends, daily marketing review of core competition to ensure competitiveness in assortment and pricing
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 Work with service &amp; support teams constantly to improve business processes and increase customer satisfaction
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 Online category development and promo strategy development to ensure competitiveness with market &amp; grow online business
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 Manage selected Supplier Relationships as required, agency &amp; non-agency. Range development , negotiate commercial terms , promotional / marketing activities , other operating incomes and follow up on timely payment of supplier receivables
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 In store layout, display &amp; space management/execution via planogram and stores visits
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 Min weekly visits to core stores + competitors with actionable follow up circulated to wider team
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 Candidate Requirements
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 At least 3 - 5 years&rsquo; experience within Electronic retailing with at least w years Category Management experience
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 In-depth knowledge of and experience in managing a Consumer Electronics Category
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 Professional development in retail strategy / category management
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 Excellent analytical skills and aptitude to draw out plans and assess accurately the market needs for the category
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 Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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 Excellent MS office skills + knowledge of SAP or Business Objects preferred
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 Strong relationship building skills
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 Strong negotiation skills
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 Organizational leadership skills
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 Attention to detail / analytical
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 Superior drive + follow up
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 Education Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree
</div>

Assistant Buyer

Schwan's Company

<div>At CJ Schwan's, we don't just make food &mdash; we help create moments that matter. From kids devouring pizza after soccer practice, to students laughing over dumplings in a cafeteria, to families enjoying pie during the holidays, our team members play an important role in bringing those everyday moments to life. Our portfolio includes iconic pizzas, global flavors, and timeless desserts from brands like Red Baron&reg;, bibigo&reg;, Tony's&reg;, Big Daddy's&reg;, Villa Prima &reg;, Chef One &reg;, Twin Marquis &reg; and Minh&reg;. Enjoyed in homes, schools, restaurants and just about everywhere people shop and eat, our products reflect a commitment to quality, innovation, and the power of food to bring people together.

We are hiring an Associate Category Management Manager into our office in La Palma, CA. This individual will be responsible for supporting the development and execution of shopper relevant solutions that will ultimately enhance the category in Ethnic retail and distributor channel. This role will also assist with the development of in-store activation tactics to generate incremental sales and increase consumer purchasing behavior, and provide analytical support to leverage new in- store processes, merchandising vehicles, new products and unique promotions that create added value and enhanced competitive position.

What You Will Do:
<ul>
<li>Support the development and execution of category management and shopper solutions that enhance category growth, retailer performance, and brand objectives</li>
<li>Analyze product, category, and competitive performance using syndicated and internal data to generate actionable insights and recommendations</li>
<li>Partner cross‑functionally with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, and external partners to ensure in‑market execution of category and Go-To-Market initiatives</li>
<li>Assist in innovation launches, product changes, and in‑store activations, ensuring readiness, alignment, and post‑launch performance tracking</li>
<li>Support pricing, assortment, and promotional recommendations to improve shelf competitiveness and shopper engagement</li>
<li>Help coordinate customer onboarding, distribution expansion, and operational execution, including item setup and launch support as needed</li>
<li>Contribute to forecasting, inventory visibility, and issue resolution to support in‑store availability and minimize disruption</li>
<li>Develop and maintain sales enablement and customer-facing materials to support communication and execution in the field</li>
</ul>
What We Look For:
<ul>
<li>Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent; MBA preferred</li>
<li>Years of Related Experience: 4+ years of experience encompassing both category management and shopper insights functional roles.</li>
<li>Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Bilingual in English and Korean; Software/computer skills and strong proficiency in Windows; experience managing merchandising solutions; Prior experience using syndicated data as well as primary and secondary data to build actionable insights. Strong category management and shopper insight knowledge across multiple markets and accounts. Knowledge of general business, marketing and advertising principles; strong organizational skills and attention to detail; solid data analysis capabilities of insight research; strong interpersonal skills; good communication skills; both verbal and written as well as the ability to make effective presentations before groups; deal effectively with a wide variety of people, ability to multi-task as well the willingness roll up ones sleeves to produce results; highly motivated team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and must be willing to travel on occasion.</li>
</ul>
What We Offer:

The base salary range for this position is $75,000 to $90,000 annually and eligibility for a 15% annual incentive bonus based on organizational performance. The range reflects factors such as experience, skills, education, certifications, and location, and starting salary may fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well-being, including comprehensive health benefits, time off programs, and retirement and financial offerings.

CJ Schwan's and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any other protected characteristic. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. For accommodation requests or assistance with the application, please email career.search@schwans.com.</div>

Associate Category Management Manager (Bilingual - Korean)

Atlas Dias

Job Title: Senior Procurement SpecialistJob SummaryThe Senior Procurement Specialist supports the Head of Category in executing category strategies, leading complex sourcing activities, and managing supplier relationships to ensure cost efficiency, compliance, and value creation across assigned categories.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead sourcing activities including RFQs, tenders, and supplier negotiations</li><li>Support development and execution of category strategies</li><li>Manage supplier relationships, contracts, and performance reviews</li><li>Ensure compliance with procurement policies and integrated management systems</li><li>Track KPIs, cost savings, and supplier performance</li><li>Drive continuous improvement through digital tools, AI, and automation</li><li>Collaborate with internal stakeholders and present category performance to management</li><li>Mentor junior staff and support national talent development</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain / Business / Engineering or related field</li><li>5&ndash;8 years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing</li><li>Strong negotiation, analytical, and supplier management skills</li><li>CIPS / CPSM certification is an advantage</li><li>Experience in complex sourcing and contract management</li></ul>Application Question(s):<ul><li>Do you have any experience in Oil &amp; Gas / Petrochemical / Fertilizer?</li><li>Do you require any notice period ? if yes, how many days?</li><li>Can you able to provide NOC from your current sponsor?</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Senior Procurement Specialist: 8 years (Preferred)</li></ul>License/Certification:<ul><li>CIPS / CPSM Certificate (Preferred)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Senior Procurement Specialist with CIPS / CPSM

We&rsquo;re Hiring:Position : Senior Category SpecialistLocation: QatarWe are looking for an experienced Senior Category Specialist to lead sourcing initiatives, manage supplier relationships, and drive category strategies.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead sourcing, tenders &amp; supplier negotiations</li><li>Develop and execute category strategies</li><li>Manage supplier performance &amp; contracts</li><li>Drive cost savings and process improvements</li><li>Collaborate with internal stakeholders</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree (Supply Chain / Business / Engineering)</li><li>5&ndash;8 years of procurement / sourcing experience</li><li>Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills</li><li>CIPS / CPSM certification is a plus</li></ul>Application Question(s):<ul><li>Do you have experience in Oil &amp; Gas?</li><li>Do you required any notice period? if yes, How many days? </li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>procurement / sourcing : 8 years (Preferred)</li></ul>License/Certification:<ul><li>CIPS, CPSM or equivalent certification (Preferred)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Senior Category Specialist with CIPS / CPSM certification

ISS International SpA

<div>ISS International SpA is looking for Category Specialist in Qatar to involve in Fertilizer Project.
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in relevant field.
Professional certification (CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent) will be added as an advantage.
3&ndash;5 years direct and relevant experience.
JOB PURPOSE
Support the Head of Category in executing category strategies, lead complex sourcing projects, and manage supplier relationships for assigned categories.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Awareness of Client Integrated Management Systems (Quality; Environment; Occupational Health &amp; Safety; Responsible Care; &amp; Energy Management Systems; and IFA Product Stewardship)
Comply with all the relevant policies and procedures of Client Integrated Management Systems.
Procurement Operations &amp; Transactional Support
Conduct daily procurement operations: prepare RFQs, evaluate bids, issue POs, and follow up with suppliers.
Support implementation of category strategies and sourcing projects.</div>

Category Specialist

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