Category Executive

Summary

Join Careem's Groceries team as a Category Executive and contribute to building a fast, reliable, and seamless Q-commerce experience. Support the category manager in executing category strategies, assisting in sourcing new products, and maintaining the assortment for specific categories. Coordinate with suppliers, track category performance, plan promotions, ensure accurate product listings, and liaise with the supply chain team. Conduct market research and maintain strong supplier relationships. This role requires 2–3 years of experience in category management within the grocery, retail, or FMCG space, strong communication and coordination skills, proficiency in Excel, and a passion for grocery retail. The position offers the opportunity to work and learn from great minds, explore new opportunities for growth, and enjoy flexible work arrangements, including remote work options and unlimited vacation days.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of experience in category management, merchandising, or buying within the grocery, retail, or FMCG space
• Strong communication and coordination skills, with a commercial mindset
• Detail-oriented with solid organizational and time management abilities
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets; familiarity with reporting and data tools is a plus
• Basic understanding of commercial KPIs and category performance metrics
• Passion for grocery retail and a strong desire to build a career in category management
• A proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Support the Category Manager in executing category strategies aligned with business goals
• Assist in sourcing new products and maintaining the assortment for specific categories (e.g., Fresh, Ambient, Beverages, or Non-Food)
• Coordinate with suppliers to gather product details, pricing, promotional offers, and manage day-to-day communication
• Track performance of your category – including sales, pricing, and stock availability – and flag risks or opportunities
• Help plan and execute weekly and monthly promotions in collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Ensure accurate and timely listing of products, content, and images on the app in coordination with the content team
• Liaise with the supply chain team to support availability, smooth onboarding of new SKUs, and replenishment cycles
• Conduct market research to identify trends, new product opportunities, and benchmark pricing
• Maintain strong working relationships with key suppliers and help prepare for periodic business reviews

Benefits

• Work and learn from great minds by joining a community of inspiring colleagues
• Put your passion to work in a purposeful organisation dedicated to creating impact in a region with a lot of untapped potential
• Explore new opportunities to learn and grow every day
• Work 4 days a week in office & 1 day from home, and remotely from any country in the world for 30 days a year with unlimited vacation days per year. (If you are in an individual contributor role in tech, you will have 2 office days a week and 3 to work from home.)
• Access to healthcare benefits and fitness reimbursements for health activities including gym, health club, and training classes