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Jazp.com

<div><div><div><div><p>Category buyer</p>
<div>United Arab Emirates, Dubai | Job ID:JJA0092 <div></div><div>E-commerce consulting</div></div>
</div><div><p>Posted August 20, 2025</p><p><br>
</p></div></div><div><p>Develop knowledge of supply/ demand trends and success drivers of your category. Establish relationships and negotiate deals with manufacturers and brands. Drive new product launches and additions in the category Responsible and accountable for ensuring products are registered, priced, and advertised accurately. Collaborate with operational teams to ensure healthy inventory levels while managing stock-out/ overstock risk. Identifying customer preferences, monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market supplies. Manage the entire PO process to ensure optimal inventory. Candidate with E-commerce/Sales background preferred. Intermediate Microsoft Office skill in Excel, Outlook. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple procurement activities concurrently and meet deadlines. Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and successfully execute tasks in accordance with departmental objectives. Up to date with modern purchasing methods, procedures, and specifications preparation. For more details : +91 7012709395,</p></div></div></div><div></div>

Category buyer

FIRSTCRY

<p><i>Firstcry Retail DWC-LLC Dubai is seeking a detail-oriented and data-driven </i><i><b>Assistant Manager &ndash; Online Merchandising</b></i> <i>to manage product presentation, onsite visibility, and sales optimization across categories on the FirstCry UAE platform. The role requires strong commercial acumen, ecommerce merchandising expertise, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to maximize conversions, revenue, and customer experience.</i></p><p><b>Job location</b>: Dubai South, UAE</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><p><b>1. Online Merchandising &amp; Visibility</b></p><ul><li>Manage category storefronts, landing pages, and onsite placements to ensure strong product discoverability.</li><li>Plan and execute homepage banners, thematic collections, and seasonal campaigns.</li><li>Optimize product sorting, filters, and navigation to improve user experience and conversion rates.</li><li>Coordinate with design and content teams for high-quality product display.</li></ul><p><b>2. Sales &amp; Performance Optimization</b></p><ul><li>Monitor category performance including traffic, conversion, AOV, and revenue.</li><li>Identify high-potential SKUs and ensure strong visibility through strategic placements.</li><li>Plan promotional calendars including markdowns, bundles, and special price campaigns.</li><li>Track stock availability and reduce lost sales due to OOS products.</li></ul><p><b>3. Campaign &amp; Promotion Management</b></p><ul><li>Execute sale events (seasonal, mega sales, festive promotions).</li><li>Ensure accurate price drops, coupon tagging, and promotional communication onsite.</li><li>Work closely with marketing teams for traffic-driving campaigns.</li></ul><p><b>4. Catalog &amp; Content Excellence</b></p><ul><li>Ensure accurate product categorization, attributes, and taxonomy.</li><li>Maintain high-quality PDP content including images, videos, and descriptions.</li><li>Drive improvements in product content to enhance conversion.</li></ul><p><b>5. Inventory &amp; Supply Coordination</b></p><ul><li>Coordinate with sourcing and supply chain teams to maintain healthy stock levels.</li><li>Track fast-moving and slow-moving inventory for better planning.</li><li>Support liquidation planning for aged inventory.</li></ul><p><b>6. Data Analysis &amp; Reporting</b></p><ul><li>Prepare daily/weekly/monthly dashboards for sales and merchandising KPIs.</li><li>Use data insights to refine pricing, promotions, and assortment strategies.</li><li>Analyze customer behavior and onsite journeys for optimization opportunities.</li></ul><p><b>7. Team Leadership</b></p><ul><li>Lead and mentor a team of merchandisers and category executives</li><li>Allocate category responsibilities and ensure target achievement.</li><li>Drive team productivity, training, and performance reviews</li></ul><p><b>Required Skills &amp; Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Marketing, Ecommerce, or related field.</li><li>6-10 years of experience in Ecommerce Merchandising / Category Management.</li><li>Strong understanding of ecommerce KPIs and conversion funnels.</li><li>Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools.</li><li>Experience in managing promotional campaigns and sale events.</li><li>Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills.</li></ul><p><b>Preferred Experience</b></p><ul><li>Experience in baby/kids products, or FMCG e-commerce categories.</li><li>Familiarity with GCC e-commerce market trends.</li></ul><p><b>Key Competencies</b></p><ul><li>Commercial mindset</li><li>Analytical thinking</li><li>Attention to detail</li><li>Customer-first approach</li></ul><p><b>If interested and if you have the relevant experience, please share your CV &amp; details to careers@firstcry.ae.</b></p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: AED10,000.00 - AED17,000.00 per month</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Assistant Manager – Online Merchandising

Al Rostamani International Exchange

<div><p>Every employee at Al Rostamani Group plays a role in making a real difference to the business and our customers. We care for our employees by offering them meaningful and purposeful work and an opportunity to grow, learn, contribute and succeed. Today, the Al Rostamani Group has come a long way since its birth in 1957. Our group has grown steadfastly with the guiding principles of Commitment, Care &amp; Vision, alongside a strong sense of active involvement in the community. We are a well-diversified group, with a key presence in industries such as General Trading, Automobiles and Heavy Equipment, Travel, Foreign Exchange, Financial Services, Property Management, Construction, Infrastructure Development and Information Technology Services. Our Group employs approximately 2000 people from 41 different nationalities, which contributes to our multicultural and multi-national environment.
</p><p>Central Trading Company is the first company under the Al Rostamani Group. It is one of the most valuable players in the automotive aftermarket representing a portfolio of 25 world renowned brands such as Michelin, Castrol and Blue Star.</p>
<p>
The Brand Manager is fully responsible for evaluating and onboarding new brands through comprehensive market studies and detailed business plans, including market sizing, competitive analysis, pricing, and go-to-market strategy. The role also owns the end-to-end execution and optimization of the full <b>7Ps of marketing</b> (Product, Price, Place, Promotion, People, Process, Physical Evidence) for all managed brands, ensuring professional, consistent, and commercially effective market execution.</p><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Job Purpose</b></h2>
</div><div><p>
To drive brand equity and category growth by developing and executing strategic marketing initiatives. This role is responsible for overseeing brand positioning, managing product categories, and ensuring market competitiveness through innovation and customer-focused strategies.</p>
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Job Responsibilities</b></h2>
</div><div><p><b>
Brand Strategy &amp; Positioning:</b></p>
<ul><li>Develop and refine brand vision, messaging, and positioning</li>
<li>Ensure consistency in brand communication across all channels</li>
<li>Monitor brand performance metrics and adjust strategies accordingly</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Category Management:</b></p>
<ul><li>Analyze market trends and consumer insights to identify category opportunities</li>
<li>Develop product assortment, pricing, and promotion strategies</li>
<li>Collaborate with procurement and sales teams for product lifecycle management</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Marketing &amp; Communication:</b></p>
<ul><li>Coordinate with creative, digital, and media teams to design campaigns</li>
<li>Oversee content development ensuring alignment with brand guidelines</li>
<li>Lead market research initiatives to stay ahead of competition</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Stakeholder Collaboration:</b></p>
<ul><li>Work cross-functionally with sales, product development, and external agencies</li>
<li>Present performance reports and insights to senior management</li>
<li>Ensure timely and effective communication of strategy updates</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Additional Responsibilities:</b></p>
<ul><li>Manage vendor relationships and agency partnerships</li>
<li>Monitor budget expenditure and report on ROI for marketing initiatives</li>
<li>Stay informed on industry trends and competitive landscape</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Requirements</b></h2>
</div><div><p><b>
Qualifications</b></p>
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field; MBA preferred</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Experience</b></p>
<ul><li>5+ years of experience in brand management or category management roles</li>
<li>Proven track record in developing successful marketing strategies</li>
<li>Experience working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Knowledge &amp; Skills</b></p>
<ul><li>Product knowledge:- knowledgeable of aftermarket/ auto ancillary product</li>
<li>Customer and Personal Service:- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction</li>
<li>Sales and Marketing:- Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.</li>
<li>Administration and Management:- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modelling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.</li>
<li>Critical Thinking:- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems</li>
<li>Leadership Skills:- identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.</li>
<li>Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work:- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish team work.</li>
<li>Problem Solving:- identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.</li>
</ul>
</div></div></div><p>At Al Rostamani Group, we seek talented people who work hard to achieve great things. We consider not only your skills and experience, but also your passion for the role, your desire to learn and how well you align with our core values of care, commitment and vision. If this position represents an opportunity you wish to pursue, we invite you to apply.</p></div><p></p>

Brand Manager

Sephora

<p></p><div><div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Position
</b></h3><p>Merchant - Skin Care
</p></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Profile
</b></h3><p></p><p>At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectivly. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful.<br>
</p><p></p><p><b>POSITION PURPOSE:
</b></p><ul><li>The Category Merchant will be working on maximizing the sales and growth of the Skincare category while being fully responsible for the permanent and non-permanent merchandising in all stores of Sephora ME.
</li>She/he will ensure that the products appear at the point of sale at the appropriate time and correct quantities bearing in mind Sephora&rsquo;s overall retail and category strategies.<br>
<li>
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
</b></p><p><b>Assortment Management and Merchandizing
</b></p><ul><li>Plan and manage product lifecycle, and prepare sales and stock plans under supervision of Category manager
</li><li>Ensure proper stock levels in stores and online for display and sales for animations and thematic
</li><li>Secure planograms of allocated brands and ensure full merchandizing visibility
</li><li>Implement and maintain regional assortment on SKU level and manage allocated catalogue of brands&rsquo; portfolio.
</li><li>Maintain skincare calendar including launches, expansion and opening of new doors, and discontinuation strategies
</li><li>Prepare sales forecast on SKU level by country in alignment with brand budget. Propose the most relevant product mix.
</li><li>Monitor stock based on forecasts and flag overstock situations to management, particularly monitoring slow sellers and suggest action plan
</li><li>Analyze every aspect of the brand performance (bestselling points&hellip;) and ensure that they reach their full potential.
</li><li>Conduct quarterly brand assortment analysis and propose action plan on optimization of sku&rsquo;s and merchandising
</li><li>Initiate and follow up on the regulation and compliance of all new sku&rsquo;s
</li><li>Plan activations, launches, animations, and marketing activities with brand partners and internal teams.
</li><li>Develop and manage training support with brands and education department.
</li></ul><p><b>Brand Management
</b></p><ul><li>Responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of skincare brands within allocated portfolio
</li><li>Build relationships with partners and organizational stakeholders
</li><li>Develop and execute comprehensive brand strategies aligned with company objectives and market opportunities
</li><li>Communicate with Brands regularly to ensure projects are developed and delivered on time
</li><li>Identify all viable sales opportunities
</li><li>Report on progress to the upper management
</li><li>Develop engaging sales presentations backed by relevant data and case studies
</li>Work with marketing and customer service teams to ensure all client issues get resolved efficiently<br>
<li>
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Omnichannel and Marketing
</b></p><ul><li>Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams
</li><li>Coordinate with relevant teams on brand activation for Ecom visibility, content, and instore animations. Attend the weekly meeting to set M+1 priorities
</li><li>Securing optimized brand assets for activations
</li><li>Secure samples and gift quantities for ecommerce activations (GWP, PWP&hellip;)
</li><li>Select brand participation for PR events 3 times a year as per Sephora guidelines (gifting, stand&hellip;)
</li><li>Coordinate with PR on annual seeding and PR plans with brand partners
</li><li>Ensure timely implementation of digital campaigns
</li><li>Secure samples and gifts quantities for CRM activations and ensure timely implementation
</li><li>Define products to be highlighted in CRM emailers, in line with category priorities
</li><li>Coordinate and align with social team on calendar priorities and activations such as competitions, gifts, etc.
</li>Attend and participate in weekly omni and marketing meetings<br>
<li>
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Ecommerce
</b></p><ul><li>Define Ecommerce related assortment for Skincare category and ensure assortment&rsquo;s update communication to all stakeholders
</li><li>Ensure balanced e-store representation of brand and SKU launches
</li><li>Liaise with Ecommerce team for marketing support (assets, activations&hellip;) and ensure its timely delivery from third parties
</li><li>Provide regular and timely updates on the digital activations and opportunities that occur on a monthly and repeated basis.
</li>Secure online exclusivities and pre-launches from brand and ensure successful implementation.<br>
<li>
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Communication &amp; Reporting
</b></p><ul><li>Prepares monthly category and brand performance KPI&rsquo;s defined by management
</li><li>Tracks monthly brand budgets by country and by store
</li><li>Regular meetings and communication with brands to align on brand performance and build constructive and transparent communication.
</li>Ensure correct budget tracking and timely reinvoicing<br>
<li>
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Strategy
</b></p><ul><li>Lead the development and execution of CRM strategy and function, including data gathering and quality, database understanding, targeting, marketing deployment and loyalty program enhancement and management.
</li><li>Evolve and optimize email, direct mail, SMS and touchpoint strategy to maximize customer loyalty and drive retention
</li><li>Evolve loyalty program to be a powerful loyalty driver that is consistent with the vision of the brand
</li><li>Drive strategic decision making through effective communication at a senior management level
</li><li>Support cross functional initiatives by serving as a thought leader across the company, providing consultation and best practices for CRM and customer engagement.
</li><li>Define key priorities for implementation and technologies needed and build data supported Business cases for strategic solutions
</li><li>Lead strategy roadmap and end-to-end execution of lifecycle campaigns to increase conversion and success against KPIs by leveraging channels
</li>Establish strong relationship with Products, Data science, Design, and other counterparts, collaborate on prioritization for roadmap and resolve dependencies<br>
<li>
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Customer Insights
</b></p><ul><li>Set KPIs targets and assess the impact of CRM project short and long term
</li><li>Conduct market research in partnership with the central team to better understand new consumer expectations and rework the loyalty promise accordingly
</li><li>Prioritize and scope analysis request from cross functional teams (Marketing, retail, e-commerce) to ensure the right level of support is provided in a timely way (store cannibalization, retention of B&amp;M customers online during lockdown&hellip;)
</li><li>Establish analytics and reporting structure to educate other leaders about customers and CRM tactics
</li>Drive analysis of customer value and behavior data to produce actionable insights to embed onto life cycle campaigns that drive business strategies and value<br>
<li>
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Loyalty Program
</b></p><ul><li>Define and manage the SBP marketing plan / calendar including all activations and brand priorities in partnership with omnichannel and category teams ensuring smooth coordination with external and internal teams.
</li><li>Manage all aspects of marketing, media planning and PR related to the Loyalty program as well as the execution of the related direct marketing campaigns (target, offer&hellip;)
</li><li>Interpret campaign performance data and turn them into actionable business insights and communication guidelines
</li><li>Build story telling for the brands using reports to show the profitability of participating/ contributing to the loyalty program gifts
</li><li>Partner with Category Managers teams to lead the negotiation with brand suppliers on gifting and offers that will be used for the program
</li><li>Monitor closely on all the plans implementation, schedule and activities for all markets and offers to guarantee the consistency and right the image of SBP in all materials.
</li><li>Develop Beauty Pass members experience that money can&rsquo;t buy and leverage on personalization to create unique customer journey to pamper our best members and grow their engagement.
</li>Build the brand love for the loyalty program by building a strong promise and communicating loudly about the perks.<br>
<li>
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Team Structure &amp; Talent Management
</b></p><ul><li>Recommend appropriate organizational, budgetary and resource changes as needed.
</li>Develop key structures and workflows that contribute to the success of the CRM team and coordination with local and cross functional teams.<br>
<li>
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>SKILLS AND QUALITIFCATIONS
</b></p><ul><li>Minimum 3-4 years&rsquo; experience
</li><li>Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions
</li><li>Proven experience in Brand Management
</li><li>Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
</li><li>Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
</li>Ability to work effectively both autonomously and as part of a team.<br>
<li>
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Here, you will find:
</b></p><ul><li><p>Community, in which authenticity is embraced, and the strength of our differences fuels our collective spirit.
</p></li><li><p>Culture of empowerment, learning &amp; growth, that offers you the tools, space and opportunity to learn, innovate and lead
</p></li><li><p>Work that brings, fulfillment. From delighting clients every day, to inspiring our industry at large, every action makes a difference<br>
</p></li></ul><p></p><p>Join us and belong to something beautiful.
</p></div></div></div><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><i>SEPHORA
</i></b><br>
<b>MAISON
</b><br>
</h2><div>Sephora&rsquo;s stores offer passionate beauty fans across the world a privileged freedom to touch and test products since 1969.
<br>
The House provides a superior selection of quality products and always keeps pace with the latest trends.
<br>
The house is built upon the exceptional talents of its beauty professionals who create a perfect environment for adventurous clients who want to experiment and learn.
<br>
With the innovative range of products in the Sephora Collection, its distinctive stores and bold commitment to new ideas, the House is always able to surprise and delight its clients.
<br>
At every touch point with its clients, in store and online, Sephora provides an unconventional approach which has made it the most loved beauty community in the world.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Merchant - Skin Care

Namshi.com

<div>
 <p>
  <strong>
   About namshi
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  Namshi is the Middle East's largest online fashion shopping hub for women, men, and kids. Since 2011, we have grown to offer an extensive selection of leading brands.
 </p>
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  <br/>
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 <p>
  We're on a mission to deliver the wardrobe for the region&rsquo;s change. To ignite a new generation of personal expression through style. We are dynamic, bold, fun, and rebellious, just like the wave of change in our new generation. Everyone has style, and we&rsquo;re promoting individualism.
 </p>
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  We encourage every person to be who they are, express it and live it to the max. Through style, to highlight our offering and emphasize our fashion.
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  <br/>
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 <p>
  Namshi is part of the noon Group.
 </p>
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 <p>
  We are seeking dynamic and detail-oriented individuals to join our Merchandising team. You will play a crucial role in driving our product strategy, optimizing inventory, and supporting the success of our beauty category. Whether you&rsquo;re just starting your career in merchandising or have extensive experience in sales forecasting and demand management, we have an opportunity for you.
 </p>
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  <strong>
   What You'll Do:
  </strong>
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   Lead category sales forecasting and demand management across GCC markets.
  </li>
  <li>
   Analyze sales trends and develop statistical planning models.
  </li>
  <li>
   Prepare bottom-up plans per brand that align with category targets
  </li>
  <li>
   Create a 12-month rolling forecast to maintain future stock levels.
  </li>
  <li>
   Manage stock requirements and coordinate purchases based on forecasts.
  </li>
  <li>
   Plan and monitor inventory replenishment across territories.
  </li>
  <li>
   Collaborate with Buying and business leads to resolve stock shortages.
  </li>
  <li>
   Optimize category inventory levels while balancing working capital constraints.
  </li>
  <li>
   Manage stock transfers, reconcile discrepancies, and oversee stock movements with suppliers and warehouses.
  </li>
  <li>
   Develop pricing and discount strategies to optimize margin and sell-through.
  </li>
  <li>
   Track category performance, ensuring alignment with top-line and profitability goals.
  </li>
  <li>
   Prepare weekly and quarterly decks on brand performance.
  </li>
  <li>
   Present insights and opportunities to leadership and brands.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   What You'll Need:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or Statistics.
  </li>
  <li>
   5+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, and data modelling in a multi-branded environment (preferably eCommerce).
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong knowledge of Beauty buying within an eCommerce organization.
  </li>
  <li>
   Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical thinking.
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience in managing P&amp;L and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
  </li>
 </ul>
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  <br/>
 </p>
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  <strong>
   Who will excel?
  </strong>
 </p>
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  <li>
   We&rsquo;re looking for people with high standards, who understand that hard work matters.
  </li>
  <li>
   You need to be relentlessly resourceful and operate with a deep bias for action.
  </li>
  <li>
   We need people with the courage to be fiercely original.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
 </p>
</div>


Merchandiser, Beauty

Coty

<div>
 We are looking for a Senior Regional Procurement Manager &ndash; Advertising &amp; Consumer Promotions to join our EMEA procurement team and focus on Middle East &amp; Africa (MEA).
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Reporting to the EMEA Procurement Senior Director you will be responsible for managing all indirect A&amp;CP activities such as Media, PR/Influencer, Events, Merchandising, GWP, and Beauty Advisors, ensuring that all services are sourced efficiently, cost-effectively, and in compliance with company policies and regulations. (c. $76m spend).
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 <strong>
  Responsibilities
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 From a strategy perspective, you will maintain regular communication with global category leaders to ensure regional feedback is incorporated into category strategies and, in turn, ensure their effective implementation within your markets i.e. UAE, Saudi Arabia, Middle East exports (Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, etc.), Turkey, Travel Retail MENA, North Africa, African Distributors Markers, and South Africa.
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 <br/>
 From a day-to-day perspective, you will oversee the entire A&amp;CP budget of these markets and identify opportunities for efficiencies. With your line manager acting as a coach to you, you will define the priorities together and align on the initiatives to go after. From here on, you will have full autonomy to go and execute your projects, from stakeholders&rsquo; involvement to sourcing to contracting and savings reporting.
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 <br/>
 Success in this role requires a go-getter attitude, a positive and &rsquo;glass half-full&rsquo; mindset, autonomy, structure, strong project management skills, and the capability to build strong relationships to influence decision-makers at both local and regional management levels.
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 Your main focus:
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 <ul>
  <li>
   Strategic Business Partnership:
  </li>
  <ul>
   <li>
    Build strong relationships with in-market leaders i.e. GM, CFO, Marketing &amp; Sales Directors, to collaborate on aligning the procurement strategies with commercial goals and overall Coty objectives
   </li>
   <li>
    This will ensure you are working on the right topics which have a direct impact on Coty&rsquo;s financial situation
   </li>
  </ul>
 </ul>
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  <li>
   Execution of Procurement Strategies:
  </li>
  <ul>
   <li>
    Implement procurement initiatives aligned with global strategies while addressing the unique needs of your local markets. You will have to draw a strong sourcing plan/savings pipeline linked to your market&rsquo;s investments as well as our global procurement strategies.
   </li>
   <li>
    For that you will have to leverage market insights and ROI analysis to support strategic investments, drive sustainable savings, and foster innovation in A&amp;CP areas to drive long-term growth.
   </li>
  </ul>
 </ul>
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  <li>
   Financial &amp; Supplier Performance Management:
  </li>
  <ul>
   <li>
    Develop and manage sourcing plans aligned with budgets, focusing on cost efficiency, quality, and timings. You will need to have a ROI mindset in everything you do and touch.
   </li>
   <li>
    Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, manage contracts effectively, and ensure supplier performance meets Coty&rsquo;s high standards.
   </li>
  </ul>
 </ul>
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   Risk &amp; Compliance Oversight:
  </li>
  <ul>
   <li>
    Ensure all procurement activities adhere to legal and company policies, proactively identify and mitigate risks, including supplier financial stability and performance.
   </li>
   <li>
    You will have to deploy our Sustainability agenda within your markets including the tracking of your suppliers &lsquo;Ecovadis and Sedex certifications
    <br/>
   </li>
  </ul>
 </ul>
 You will work closely together with several departments such as Marketing, Visual merchandising, Sales, and e-commerce. All your colleagues are driven, agile, resilient, courageous and open-minded professionals, supporting each other&rsquo;s growth. Working in the team, you&rsquo;ll be in a fast-paced environment in which you&rsquo;ll be encouraged to dare to create, think strategically as well as be hands-on to drive actions and results.
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 YOU ARE A COTY FIT IF:
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   You enjoy analyzing complex data to make strategic decisions
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   You are highly motivated, with strong organizational and prioritization skills, as well as exceptional leadership and communication abilities
  </li>
  <li>
   You thrive in a fast-paced, diverse, and international environment
  </li>
  <li>
   You have meaningful experience in Procurement or related business function, between 5 to 7 years, with a strong track-record in A&amp;CP (whether through Procurement or other departments) in another FMCG Corporation
  </li>
  <li>
   You have professional fluency in English. Arabic is a definite plus.
  </li>
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   You are concise while having integrated thinking and storytelling: boil down multiple data points into a simple but powerful story that drives decisions and outputs.
  </li>
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   You are organized, structured and always have an overview of all the deliverables.
  </li>
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   You know how to bring multiple projects to a successful ending within the given timeframe
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   You are a team player with strong passion for winning and a bias for action
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   You believe in strong collaboration, leverage diversity of thinking and love to win.
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   You are future oriented, are not bound by the status quo and recognize what can be improved.
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Regional Procurement Senior Manager MEA

Keolis

<div><p>To manage and continuously improve the procurement function across both direct and indirect categories, ensuring effective sourcing, contract management, and compliance to support the maintenance and operational performance of the Dubai Metro. The role leads a team of four procurement professionals and works closely with internal stakeholders to deliver best-value outcomes in a regulated environment</p><br>
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Main Responsibilities:</b></div><br>
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Strategic</b></div>
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<li>Develop and implement category strategies across direct and indirect procurement aligned with operational and financial objectives.</li>
<li>Support continuous improvement initiatives in procurement processes, tools, and systems to enhance efficiency and control.</li>
<li>Identify and mitigate procurement-related risks in line with corporate governance and compliance frameworks.</li>
<li>Target and deliver the three Keolis Corporate objectives for Procurement, namely contract coverage, savings and ESR delivery</li>
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<div><b>Financial</b></div>
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<li>Deliver cost savings and value-for-money outcomes through effective sourcing and negotiation strategies.</li>
<li>Support budget planning and spend forecasting for procurement categories.</li>
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<div><b>Stakeholder / Customer</b></div>
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<li>Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, and Support Services teams to understand procurement needs and deliver timely solutions.</li>
<li>Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and key suppliers to ensure service quality and reliability.</li>
<li>Communicate procurement policies and provide guidance to ensure compliance across the organisation.</li></ul><br>
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Operational</b></div>
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<li>Manage end-to-end procurement processes for goods, services, and works within delegated authority.</li>
<li>Ensure timely delivery of procurement outputs in support of planned maintenance, corrective works, and operational needs.</li>
<li>Oversee tendering, evaluation, and contracting processes in line with internal policies and public sector procurement requirements.</li>
<li>Monitor supplier performance and manage contract compliance, renewals, and variations.</li>
<li>Ensure all documentation is accurate, complete, and filed in accordance with audit and policy requirements.</li></ul><br>
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Capability / People</b></div>
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<li>Lead and mentor a team of procurement professionals (1 Senior Procurement Officer and 3 Procurement Officers).</li>
<li>Foster a culture of ethical procurement, teamwork, and continuous development.</li>
<li>Identify training needs and support staff development aligned with professional procurement standards'</li></ul><br>
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MINIMUM QUALIFCATIONS</b></p>
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<div><div><div><div><b>Min.</b></div></div><div><br>
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Required</b></div></div><div><br>
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Desirable</b></div></div></div><div><br>
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<div><b>Education</b></div>
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<div> Degree qualification in Procurement, Business, Engineering, or related field</div>
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<div>CIPS certification or working towards it</div></div></div><div><br>
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<p><b>Experience</b></p></div><div><br>
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Minimum 8 years of experience in procurement, including direct and indirect categories</p><br>
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Minimum 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role</p></div><p></p><div><br>
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Experience in rail, transport, or other regulated industry environments</p><br>
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Familiarity with public procurement</p><br>
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Exposure to sustainability and ethical procurement initiatives</p></div></div><div><br>
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<div><b>Skills / Training</b></div></div><div><br>
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Fluent in written and spoken English</p><br>
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Strong negotiation, contract, and stakeholder management skills</p><br>
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ERP experience (e.g., Maximo, SAP, Dynamics)</p><br>
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High-level computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Google Suite)</div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

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