Category Executive – Grocery

Location: Qatar Department: Commercial About the Role We are looking for a Category Executive – Grocery to build, manage, and grow the grocery category from the ground up. You will have full ownership of the category, from sourcing and buying to inventory, pricing, promotions, and sales. Key Responsibilities • Identify and source the right grocery brands and products based on market demand and consumer trends. • Build strong relationships with local suppliers and distributors, and negotiate the best prices, terms, and deals. • Determine the right purchasing quantities to ensure product availability while minimizing overstock. • Manage inventory efficiently, monitor expiry dates, and reduce slow-moving and aging stock. • Drive category sales growth while maintaining healthy margins and profitability. • Continuously introduce new grocery products and brands to generate additional revenue. • Ensure products are properly listed, priced, positioned, and promoted on the app. • Plan and execute campaigns, promotions, and special offers to improve category performance. • Regularly analyze sales, margins, stock levels, availability, and product performance to make data-driven decisions. • Monitor competitors, customer demand, and market trends to identify new opportunities. What We’re Looking For • Experience in Grocery / FMCG, preferably with knowledge of the Qatar market. • Strong network with local grocery suppliers and distributors. • E-commerce or online retail experience. • Strong buying, sourcing, and negotiation skills. • Good commercial and analytical mindset. • Understanding of inventory management, product shelf life, and stock rotation. • Comfortable working with numbers and making data-driven decisions. • Strong ownership mentality and ability to manage the category end-to-end. We need someone who knows what to buy, where to buy it, how much to buy, and most importantly, how to sell it.