Category Head – Fashion (GCC Marketplace), MENA Marketplace

Amazon is hiring a Category Head – Fashion (GCC Marketplace), MENA Marketplace in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

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AI in this role

Are you a strategic leader who thrives on building high-performing teams and driving results at scale? We are looking for a Category Leader to join Amazon and take ownership of defining and executing category strategy that delivers meaningful impact for our customers. In this role, you will lead a team of managers, set the vision for your category, and partner cross-functionally to identify opportunities, optimize inventory, and develop marketing strategies that accelerate growth. Your ability to navigate ambiguity, make sound trade-offs, and inspire your organization will be critical to success.

Key job responsibilities
- Define and execute the strategic vision for your category, establishing goals, mechanisms, and team structures that align with long-term business objectives while balancing short-term priorities.
- Lead, develop, and grow a team of managers by providing coaching, career development opportunities, and creating an inclusive environment where employees can do their best work.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to develop and implement inventory optimization strategies and marketing campaigns that drive category performance and improve the customer experience.
- Negotiate effectively with vendors to secure favorable terms, maintain compliance, and evaluate performance against business goals.
- Establish scalable mechanisms for process improvement and operational excellence, using data to identify risks and opportunities and to communicate strategic recommendations to leadership.

A day in the life
You will start your day reviewing category performance metrics and aligning with your leadership team on priorities. Throughout the day, you will coach direct reports, participate in vendor negotiations, and collaborate with marketing and supply chain partners on upcoming initiatives. You will also dedicate time to writing strategic documents and preparing narratives for leadership reviews.

About the team
Our team is focused on delivering an exceptional selection and value proposition to customers through thoughtful category management. We operate in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where leaders are empowered to innovate and simplify on behalf of customers. We are building for the long term and looking for a leader who is excited to shape our category strategy and grow the next generation of talent at Amazon.

Basic qualifications

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical or analytical discipline
- Experience in vendor negotiations, pricing and promotion, inventory management, and product development
- Experience leading multi-functional teams and developing people managers in a data-driven environment

Preferred qualifications

- Experience in consulting, business development, as a business leader with P&L responsibilities, or in product management in an international environment

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How we rate this

Category Head – Fashion (GCC Marketplace), MENA Marketplace at Amazon rates 37 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Category Head – Fashion (GCC Marketplace), MENA Marketplace is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in AE, Dubai.
The job was posted on August 31, 2026.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon