Assistant Category Manager Full Time NEW

Job Description:
The Assistant Procurement Category Manager (Non‑Food) supports the Category Manager in executing the sourcing and procurement strategy across non‑food categories (detergents, home care, hygiene, diapers, paper products, etc.) on the B2B platform.
The role focuses on supplier coordination, market analysis, pricing support, operational follow‑up, and reporting to ensure a competitive, reliable, and cost‑efficient supply base serving retailers and business partners across Egypt.

Main Responsibilities:
– Support the execution of the procurement strategy for non‑food subcategories.
– Assist in category segmentation and implementation of sourcing plans.
– Conduct market and competitor analysis to monitor pricing and supplier trends.
– Analyze and report on costs, pricing, margins, and category performance.
– Support assortment, pricing, and promotion decisions using data insights.
– Assist with supplier identification, onboarding, and ongoing coordination.
– Follow up on supplier pricing, availability, deliveries, and commitments.
– Support contracts follow‑ups related to pricing, payment terms, and agreements.
– Track supplier performance KPIs and escalate issues when needed.
– Coordinate with logistics and fulfillment teams to ensure smooth inbound flow.
– Support demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and turnover improvement.
– Prepare regular reports on category performance and procurement KPIs.
– Ensure compliance with procurement policies and support process improvements.