Elkaso

Category Manager

UAE permanent full-time On-site
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Job Description

Own KASO's supply side: the prices we get, the suppliers we work with, and the commissions we earn. You'll negotiate with F&B suppliers every day, get restaurant orders to the right partners, bring new suppliers on board, and make sure every dirham of commission is collected. The deals you strike directly shape what our restaurants pay and what KASO earns. • Negotiate daily with F&B suppliers across categories to secure the best prices for our restaurants • Send restaurant orders to partner suppliers and follow through on pricing, availability, and delivery • Source and onboard new suppliers, negotiating commercial terms: pricing, commission, payment terms, MOQs • Collect commissions from partner suppliers on time: reconcile orders, send statements, chase balances • Keep supplier price lists, terms, and order records accurate and up to date • Work with Sales and Ops to fill catalog gaps and share price intelligence with the team • 3+ years in F&B procurement, purchasing, category management, or supplier-side sales • Excellent negotiator, with concrete examples of prices and terms you've won • Extremely organized: handles many suppliers, orders, and price lists daily without dropping a ball • Comfortable with numbers: margins, price comparisons, commission reconciliation; strong Excel • Existing network of UAE F&B suppliers and distributors is a strong advantage • Fluency in English required; Arabic or Hindi strongly preferred • Thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with a strong sense of ownership and urgency • Full ownership of KASO's supplier relationships and category economics • Direct revenue impact: the terms and commissions you secure go straight to the P&L • Competitive base + performance incentives • Direct line to leadership of a YC-backed, fast-scaling company • Front-row seat to the digitization of Middle East F&B supply • Health insurance, visa, and standard UAE benefits

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What does the Category Manager role at Elkaso involve?

The Category Manager position at Elkaso in UAE is a permanent full-time role. Own KASO's supply side: the prices we get, the suppliers we work with, and the commissions we earn. You'll negotiate with F&B suppliers every day, get restaurant orders to the right partners, bring new suppliers on board, and make sure every dirham of commission is collected. The deals you strike directly shape what our restaurants pay and what KASO earns.

What skills are required for Category Manager at Elkaso?

Key skills for this role include: GO, RDS, Git.

What is the salary for Category Manager at Elkaso?

The salary for this position is not publicly listed. You can negotiate during the interview process. Check Glassdoor or Levels.fyi for estimates.

Is the Category Manager position at Elkaso remote or on-site?

This position is On-site. The role is based in UAE.

How do I apply for Category Manager at Elkaso?

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About This Role

Category Manager at Elkaso is a permanent full-time management position in UAE. Key skills include GO, RDS, Git. Education: Master's Degree preferred.

This role is classified as on-site and is suitable for manager-level professionals. Ghost Score 20/100 (Probably Active) indicates this listing is probably active with recent employer engagement.

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