Vendor Manager - FMCG Grocery Retail
Job Snapshot
Role: Vendor Manager - FMCG Grocery Retail
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Logistics and Supply Chain
Function: Supplier Management-Vendor Management
Experience: 5+ Years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Vendor Manager - FMCG Grocery Retail role in Dubai, UAE within the Logistics and Supply Chain industry for professionals experienced in vendor management, grocery sourcing, and category profitability. This position supports Amazon Now retail operations by building supplier partnerships, expanding fresh and frozen product categories, and driving business growth across FMCG and grocery supply chains.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Logistics and Supply Chain
Function: Supplier Management-Vendor Management
Salary: 18000-30000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city. Final offer to be confirmed by the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Vendor Manager is responsible for building and scaling grocery and FMCG categories by managing supplier relationships, category strategy, and operational performance. The role improves product availability, pricing, and profitability while supporting long-term retail growth and stronger customer experience across Amazon Now operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Build strong partnerships with vendors across FMCG, grocery, fresh, frozen, dairy, poultry, and seasonal product categories
* Develop sourcing strategies for new and existing product categories to improve availability and business growth
* Negotiate contracts, terms of trade, operating models, and long-term vendor agreements
* Support category leadership in launching new business initiatives and strategic expansion opportunities
* Build annual seasonal portfolios to improve customer traffic and store engagement
* Manage category profit and loss performance with strong focus on revenue growth and profitability
* Optimize product assortment at dark store level to reduce shrinkage and improve customer satisfaction
* Source strong promotional deals for key retail events and Prime customer campaigns
* Secure vendor marketing investments for product visibility during daily operations and promotional periods
* Prepare and finalize annual joint business plans with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Ideal Profile
* Minimum 5 years of experience in retail, operations, vendor management, business consulting, or product management
* Strong experience in FMCG, grocery sourcing, imports, vendor management, and retail operations is required
* Proven financial analysis experience with category profit and loss ownership
* Strong negotiation skills and experience managing senior stakeholder relationships
* Experience influencing C-level executives and strategic business partners
* Ability to manage large data sets and use analysis to improve operational performance
* Strong cross-functional collaboration skills across marketing, supply chain, legal, and operations teams
* Ability to work independently in fast-paced and highly demanding startup environments
* Strong business judgment and ownership mindset
Skills Set
* Vendor Management
* FMCG Category Management
* Grocery Sourcing
* Supply Chain Operations
* Import and Retail Operations
* Contract Negotiation
* P and L Management
* Pricing Strategy
* Inventory Planning
* Data Analysis
* Cross-Functional Coordination
* Joint Business Planning
Why Join Us
* Build and scale a high-growth grocery and FMCG business from the ground level
* Lead strategic vendor partnerships across major retail categories
* Gain direct exposure to executive decision-making and category leadership
* Drive measurable improvements in profitability, customer experience, and supply chain efficiency
* Join a global company known for innovation, speed, and operational excellence
About the Company
Amazon Middle East and North Africa supports large-scale retail, grocery, and supply chain operations across the UAE and the wider region. In Dubai, Amazon continues to expand customer convenience through strong vendor partnerships, efficient sourcing strategies, and advanced fulfillment systems that improve product availability and long-term business growth.



