E commerce Category Specialist📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Aldawaa Medical Services Co., operating as Al-Dawaa Pharmacies, is seeking an E-commerce Category Specialist to join its team in Al Khobar. This full-time role involves managing global product categories across various e-commerce platforms, focusing on daily performance oversight, compliance with international standards, and identifying growth opportunities within international marketplaces.

Global Category Management

The E-commerce Category Specialist is responsible for the comprehensive management of global product categories on e-commerce platforms. This includes ensuring that product listings, descriptions, pricing, and visuals adhere to international brand and content standards. The role also involves monitoring global assortment gaps, recommending new products or brands to enhance category performance, and tracking competitor activities across international marketplaces to identify emerging trends and opportunities.

• Support the development of global assortments based on 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.

Sourcing and Vendor Relations

This role supports global sourcing efforts and vendor relationship management. Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting in the identification, qualification, and onboarding of international suppliers and distributors aligned with the company’s sourcing strategy.
• Supporting supplier negotiations on pricing, lead times, and commercial terms, under the guidance of Procurement Management.
• Maintaining accurate and compliant supplier data, ensuring adherence to import, quality, and documentation requirements.
• Fostering productive relationships with vendors to secure exclusivity, access to innovation, and supply reliability.

Pricing, Promotion, and Content Coordination

The specialist will execute global pricing and promotional strategies in alignment with corporate and market objectives. This includes coordinating cross-border campaigns and ensuring content localization for various international markets. Monitoring pricing competitiveness and overall profitability across these markets is also a key aspect of this function.

Data Analysis and Reporting

A core part of the role involves data analysis and reporting to inform strategic decisions. Responsibilities include:

• Tracking and reporting on category sales, market share, inventory performance, and vendor contribution.
• Analyzing sourcing cost structures and the profitability of international categories.
• Providing actionable insights to management for decision-making and continuous category optimization.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. The role operates within a dynamic e-commerce environment, contributing to the expansion of Al-Dawaa Pharmacies' global presence.