Category Manager

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the product line for Careem Grocery, designing the go-to-market strategy.
• Define and maintain selection strategies in alignment with business requirements and consumer trends.
• Source and negotiate with suppliers to secure best prices, quality, and minimum order quantities (MOQ).
• Collaborate with merchandising, supply chain, and pricing teams to ensure campaign success, stock availability, and category profitability.
• Manage supplier relationships through regular business reviews and growth planning.
• Oversee item content hygiene and app visibility in coordination with category assistants.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in the grocery industry, specifically in Buying or Category Management.
• Proven experience negotiating with manufacturers, FMCGs, or brand owners.
• Strong analytical skills to drive data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills to build partnerships.
• A hands-on approach with the ability to persevere in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in tech or a startup environment is a plus.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work and learn from a community of inspiring, world-class colleagues.
• Unlimited vacation days per year.
• Ability to work remotely from any country in the world for 30 days a year.
• Access to healthcare benefits and fitness reimbursements for gym and health activities.
• A purposeful role dedicated to creating real impact in the Middle East region.

About the Company

Careem is building the Everything App for the greater Middle East, making it easy to move around, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Since 2012, Careem has simplified the lives of more than 70 million customers and enabled earnings for over 2.5 million Captains. We operate in over 70 cities across 10 countries, fostering a platform where the region’s best talent and entrepreneurs thrive.