Category Manager

Majid Al Futtaim
Cairo
Workplace: OnsiteOthersFunction: Marketing & GrowthExperience: 7-9 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Stakeholder management","Problem-solving","Planning"]

Own end-to-end category sourcing for marketing and other indirect procurement across operating countries and MAF OpCos. Lead sourcing strategies, manage procurement activities for new projects, and oversee team workflow to ensure on-time delivery. Drive cost reduction through negotiations and commercial agreements, analyze spend and total cost of ownership, and manage supplier performance. Partner with internal stakeholders and Group Category Leads to execute category plans, reporting outcomes and progress consistently.

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Majid Al Futtaim
Majid Al Futtaim
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Category Manager

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end category sourcing for marketing and other indirect procurement across operating countries and MAF OpCos. Lead sourcing strategies, manage procurement activities for new projects, and oversee team workflow to ensure on-time delivery. Drive cost reduction through negotiations and commercial agreements, analyze spend and total cost of ownership, and manage supplier performance. Partner with internal stakeholders and Group Category Leads to execute category plans, reporting outcomes and progress consistently.
Location: Cairo
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Others
Job Function: Marketing & Growth
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead and implement project-level sourcing strategies aligned with policies, legal requirements, and business objectives.
  • •Manage procurement activities for new projects, oversee team workflow, and represent the team in regular stakeholder meetings.
  • •Drive cost reduction by leading price negotiations and finalizing commercial agreements to achieve savings targets.
  • •Analyze spend data, supplier offers, and total cost of ownership (TCO) to identify cost drivers and improvement opportunities.
  • •Develop and manage supplier relationships, monitor performance, improve procurement processes, and provide reporting on outcomes.

Key Requirements

  • •7–9 years in procurement/category management, including at least 2 years in a leadership role, preferably in indirect procurement (marketing contracts).
  • •Strong understanding of procurement best practices, processes, and systems.
  • •Experience with supplier and stakeholder partnering, influence, and negotiation to achieve commercial outcomes.
  • •Leadership, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities.
  • •Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, preferably with a professional certification such as MCIPS.
Experience:7-9 years
Education:Bachelor's in relevant field
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationStakeholder managementProblem-solvingPlanning
Certifications:MCIPS
Tech Stack:CoupaSAPOracleERFx

Company Brief

Majid Al Futtaim
Emirati-owned diversified lifestyle conglomerate operating shopping malls, retail (including Carrefour franchise), leisure, hotels, and real estate across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, serving hundreds of millions of customers annually.
Industry: Conglomerates & Holding Companies
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Funding: Private Equity Backed
Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 1992
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