Category Manager
Core
Own KASO's supply side by negotiating with F&B suppliers, managing orders, and collecting commissions to shape restaurant costs and company earnings.
Role type
Category Manager (F&B Procurement)
Builds
Supplier relationships, pricing strategies, and commission collection mechanisms for a restaurant platform
Domain
Food & Beverage (F&B) procurement and supply chain management
Required skills
F&B procurement, supplier negotiation, order management, commission reconciliation, data analysis, Excel proficiency, supplier onboarding
Preferred skills
Existing network of UAE F&B suppliers and distributors, Arabic or Hindi language skills
Technologies
Excel
Responsibilities
Negotiate daily with F&B suppliers to secure best prices, send restaurant orders to partners, source and onboard new suppliers, collect commissions from suppliers, maintain accurate supplier records, collaborate with Sales and Ops on catalog gaps