Job description

The Vendor / Category Manager - Grocery E-commerce (Deliveroo Hop) in Dubai is responsible for managing the performance and growth of a product category within Deliveroo’s 24/7 digital supermarket platform. The role involves shaping category strategy through range selection, sourcing, pricing strategy, cost control, contract negotiation, merchandising, and promotional campaign management. The position requires close collaboration with the Vendor Management Lead to optimize SKU selection, monitor SKU performance, and execute plans to drive sustainable growth. The role includes managing vendor relationships with local and international grocery suppliers, negotiating contracts and agreements, ensuring vendor compliance with regulatory requirements, and resolving vendor-related issues including invoices, payments, and account reconciliation. The manager works closely with inventory teams to maintain stock levels and source new products while analyzing market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities. The role also involves driving vendor-funded media spend to promote products on the platform. The position requires strong analytical capabilities using tools such as Excel, Google Sheets, SQL, Tableau, and Power BI, along with experience in FMCG sourcing and category management within a fast-paced e-commerce or retail environment.