Summary
Al-Dawaa Pharmacies is hiring an E-commerce Category Specialist in Khobar, Saudi Arabia. The role manages online category performance and product listings, supports international supplier sourcing and negotiations, and contributes to assortment planning, pricing, promotions, and content localization. It also tracks sales, inventory, vendor contribution, and sourcing profitability to inform management decisions. The preferred candidate has mid-career experience and a bachelor’s degree.
The posting
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1. Global Category Operations & Online Merchandising
· Manage the daily performance of global product categories on e-commerce platforms.
· Ensure product listings, descriptions, pricing, and visuals comply with international brand and content standards.
· Monitor global assortment gaps and recommend new products or brands to strengthen category performance.
· Track competitor activity across international marketplaces to identify emerging trends and opportunities.
2. Global Sourcing & Vendor Relations
· Help Identifying, qualifying, and onboard international suppliers and distributors aligned with the company’s sourcing strategy.
· Support supplier negotiations on pricing, lead times, and commercial terms under guidance from the Procurement Management.
· Maintain accurate and compliant supplier data, ensuring adherence to import, quality, and documentation requirements.
· Foster productive relationships with vendors to secure exclusivity, innovation access, and supply reliability.
3. Assortment Planning & Category Expansion
· Support the development of global assortments aligned with consumer trends, demand insights, and brand positioning.
· Collaborate with planning and supply chain teams to ensure optimal inventory and availability for international products.
· Contribute to the category calendar and new product introduction (NPI) pipeline for Beyond Borders initiatives.
4. Pricing, Promotion & Content Coordination
· Execute global pricing and promotional strategies in alignment with corporate and market objectives.
· Coordinate cross-border campaigns and ensure content localization.
· Monitor pricing competitiveness and profitability across international markets.
5. Data Analytics & Reporting
· Track and report on category sales, share, inventory performance, and vendor contribution.
· Analyze sourcing cost structures and profitability of international categories.
· Provide insights to management for decision-making and category optimization.
Posted Date:
2026-07-13
Job Location:
Saudi Arabia - Khobar
Job Role:
Administration
Preferred Candidate
Career Level:
Mid Career
Degree:
Bachelor's degree