Assistant Category Manager

The Assistant Category Manager supports sourcing activity and category plans by gathering information, comparing offers, maintaining records and coordinating with internal requesters and suppliers. The role contributes to timely purchasing while helping ensure specifications, approvals and commercial requirements are followed.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect requirements and support purchase planning with relevant operational or project teams.
• Request and organize competitive quotations and prepare preliminary cost-comparison sheets.
• Conduct basic market research and maintain information on suppliers, pricing and trends.
• Assist with purchase orders, supplier communication and follow-up on delivery dates or open items.
• Maintain procurement records and help track spend, savings, approvals and compliance actions.

Requirements and Qualifications

Candidates should be organized and comfortable with numbers, documentation and communication across departments. Relevant procurement, supply-chain or business training is useful. Careful handling of specifications and a willingness to learn purchasing systems are important.

Skills and Competencies

• Quotation comparison and spreadsheet accuracy.
• Supplier follow-up and coordination.
• Document control and procurement discipline.
• Research, organization and communication.

Work Approach

Check that quotations cover the same scope and commercial terms before comparing them. Keep records traceable, share status updates with requesters and ask for guidance when specifications are incomplete.

Performance Expectations

Good performance means requesters receive timely updates, comparisons are easy to review and purchasing records remain complete. Help identify delays early and ensure decisions follow approval and documentation requirements.

Employment Details

This is a full-time opportunity with Al Ghurair in the United Arab Emirates. Discuss work arrangements, benefits and compensation during recruitment. Use the application link associated with this role to apply.

Role Priorities

Prioritize procurement support and quotation analysis, keep the work area and records organized, and communicate clearly with colleagues. Follow approved procedures, flag unexpected issues early and confirm that assigned tasks meet the expected quality and safety requirements before handover.