Product & Category Manager

Our client, a growing consumer-focused business in Dubai, is actively seeking a commercially sharp Product & Category Manager with a strong understanding of consumer demand, product discovery, buying, category management, and commercial analysis. Location: Dubai, UAE Package: AED 4,000–5,000 Duties and Responsibilities: Product & Category Management · Identify new products, brands, and category opportunities relevant to target consumers. · Track global and regional trends across retail, social media, Amazon, Noon, and other marketplaces. · Research marketplace demand, best sellers, competitor products, pricing, reviews, and category gaps. · Identify products with strong potential across e-commerce and marketplace channels. · Develop and manage category assortments, including hero products, core ranges, and trend-led opportunities. · Monitor category performance and identify opportunities for growth and optimization. · Maintain an active pipeline of new product and category opportunities. Sourcing & Supplier Management · Source products and suppliers locally and internationally. · Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships. · Negotiate pricing, MOQs, payment terms, and other commercial terms. · Evaluate supplier capabilities, pricing, quality, and commercial viability. · Explore opportunities for private-label and owned-product development. Commercial Analysis & Buying · Build commercial cases for new products considering selling price, landed cost, margin, demand, competition, MOQ, and inventory investment. · Recommend initial buying quantities based on market demand and commercial potential. · Manage replenishment based on sales, stock cover, and demand. · Monitor sell-through, inventory turnover, stock availability, and ageing inventory. · Identify high-performing products and recommend increased investment. · Identify underperforming products and recommend optimization, markdown, or exit strategies. · Work closely with E-commerce and Sales teams to understand customer demand and product performance. Knowledge & Experience: · Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Retail Management, or a related field. · 5+ years of experience in buying, category management, merchandising, product management, or product-led retail. · Experience in consumer products such as toys, lifestyle, gifting, beauty, accessories, fashion, tech accessories, or related categories is preferred. · Strong product and trend awareness. · Strong commercial and numerical ability. · Proven experience in sourcing and negotiating with suppliers. · Good understanding of margin, pricing, forecasting, inventory, and sell-through. · Comfortable using e-commerce and marketplace data to make product decisions. · Strong analytical and Excel skills. · Experience with Amazon/Noon product research, international sourcing, or private-label development is an advantage. · Curious, proactive, commercially aware, and able to independently identify opportunities. · Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills. Compensation with standard benefits