Category Manager/Director（Food/Fresh/Meat/Fruit/Beverage/Milk)

About the Role We are seeking a dynamic Commercial Senior Specialist to lead merchandising and sourcing initiatives for one of the region’s largest businesses. This senior role offers the chance to own end-to-end responsibilities, build a team from the ground up, and shape strategies that drive growth in Saudi Arabia’s thriving e-commerce and retail landscape. Key Responsibilities Lead merchandising and sourcing efforts, curating product assortments that align with market demands and customer preferences, while staying competitive alongside industry leaders such as the Target Company*. Develop and execute sourcing strategies to optimize supplier relationships, negotiate favorable terms, and ensure cost efficiency—benchmarking against best practices from retailers as the Target Company* . Analyze sales data, market trends, and customer insights (including behaviors on platforms like Hunger Station) to inform product selection, pricing strategies, and inventory management. Build and lead a high-performing team, establishing workflows and processes to scale operations from 0 to 1 in a market with players like Target Company* Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and logistics teams to align commercial goals with supply chain efficiency, ensuring seamless integration with regional retail ecosystems. Knowledge & Skills Industry Experience: Prior experience in e-commerce or retail in the Target Company*with a deep understanding of merchandising, sourcing, and supply chain dynamics in the Middle East. Analytical Acumen: Strong ability to interpret numerical data, analyze market trends across platforms, and translate insights into actionable strategies. Organizational Skills: Proven track record of managing complex projects, prioritizing tasks, and delivering results in a fast-paced environment—critical for competing in a market with players. Financial Literacy: Familiarity with budgeting, cost analysis, and profitability metrics to optimize sourcing and merchandising decisions. Communication & Negotiation: Excellent English proficiency (verbal and written) with the ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. Detail-Oriented: Ability to dive into operational details, manage complexity, and ensure accuracy in all aspects of merchandising and sourcing. Why Join Us? Senior Leadership Opportunity: Take ownership of a critical commercial function in a senior role, with the authority to shape strategies that compete with top players. Build From Scratch: Lead the creation of a new team, establishing processes that will position us as a key player alongside. Regional Impact: Operate in Riyadh, a core market for Middle East e-commerce and retail, with opportunities to partner with and outperform major brands. Global Exposure: Collaborate with an international team, with potential for overseas projects to expand your professional footprint. The Target Company* means like e.g., Nin**, No**, Hung** Station) or retail (e.g., Pan** Retail Company, Tami** Markets, Lu** Group International) will be great