Established in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim is one of the most diversified and progressive privately held regional businesses, headquartered in Dubai. Operating across more than 20 countries, the Group spans automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and health. With more than 40,000 employees, Al-Futtaim represents over 200 of the world’s most recognised brands, including Toyota, Lexus, IKEA, ACE and Marks & Spencer. Driven by its purpose to enrich lives and elevate communities, Al-Futtaim focuses on digital innovation, AI, sustainable growth and strategic partnerships, creating long-term value for customers, communities and partners while building a responsible legacy for future generations. Overview Of The Role:The Assistant Category Manager coordinates and manages the activities within the buying department to ensure efficient execution of product strategies that align with financial goals. This role supports the Category Buyer in developing, communicating, and executing product strategies. Success in this role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, maintaining stock levels, achieving sales targets, and using data analysis to inform decision-making processes. The role involves significant interaction with suppliers and internal stakeholders to maximize store performance and meet customer needs.

Assist in price checks and obtain samples from suppliers.Communicate out-of-stock concerns to the Buying and Planning teams.Effectively communicate with Operations and Trading Support for promotions and trading activities.Manage and check purchase orders created in SAP.