Vendor / Category Manager – Deliveroo Hop UAE

Job Overview

Deliveroo is seeking a Vendor / Category Manager for Deliveroo Hop UAE in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This crucial role involves developing and executing category strategies, managing key vendor relationships, and optimizing category performance to ensure a best-in-class grocery delivery experience.

Company Overview

Deliveroo is an award-winning delivery service founded in 2013 by William Shu and Greg Orlowski. Deliveroo works with approximately 176,000 best-loved restaurants and grocery partners, as well as around 150,000 riders to provide the best food delivery experience in the world. Deliveroo is headquartered in London, with offices around the globe. Deliveroo operates across 9 markets, including Belgium, France, Italy, Ireland, Qatar, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and the United Kingdom.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Market Competitive
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience: 10 Year+
• Qualifications: None / Open to all applicants

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies for Deliveroo Hop in the UAE.
• Manage key vendor relationships, including commercial negotiations and performance reviews.
• Analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and competitive landscape to identify growth opportunities.
• Optimize product assortment, pricing, promotions, and merchandising within assigned categories.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams such as operations, marketing, and supply chain.
• Monitor and report on category performance, sales targets, profitability, and key metrics.

Requirements

• Proven experience (10+ years) in vendor management, category management, or buying, ideally within e-commerce, FMCG, or grocery retail.
• Strong commercial acumen and exceptional negotiation skills.
• Excellent analytical capabilities with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and target-driven environment.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build lasting relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to drive category growth and achieve commercial objectives.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a leading global food delivery and grocery platform.
• Impact the growth and strategy of Deliveroo Hop in a key market.
• Dynamic and fast-paced work environment with significant career development opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture within a global company.
• Competitive compensation package and attractive employee perks.
• Experience a challenging role at the forefront of the quick commerce industry.