Senior Category Manager – Grocery (tMart)

About the role

Delivery Hero’s Talabat brand is expanding its innovative grocery concept, tMart, across the Middle East. As a Senior Category Manager you will own the pricing, assortment and profitability of the grocery portfolio, driving growth and market leadership in the region.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute country‑specific pricing strategies, set pricing matrices and monitor margin performance.
• Define assortment guidelines, SKU and brand limits per category, and conduct regular category rationalisation.
• Analyse category performance (GMROI, low‑performing items, CSAT) and produce actionable reports.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers, commercial agreements and supplier business reviews to enhance profitability.
• Collaborate with marketing on promotional trade plans, campaign performance and ROI assessment.
• Coordinate with price‑scraping providers to improve data accuracy and compliance.

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience managing multiple product categories in large FMCG retailers, preferably in an international setting.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage senior‑level stakeholder expectations.
• Fluent in English and Arabic with strong intercultural communication skills.
• Detail‑oriented, structured, and willing to perform hands‑on tasks across the supply chain.
• Excellent analytical and communication abilities, comfortable using various analytical tools.