Company Description
The Ethiopian Trading Businesses Corporation is a newly established firm by the Council of Minsters Regulation No. 369/2015 by amalgamating the former Ethiopian Grain Trade Enterprise, Ethiopian Trade Enterprise (Alle Bejemla), Fruits and Vegetables Share Company and the Procurement Service Enterprise with the core objective of purchasing selected agricultural and industrial products and basic commodities from local and international markets competitively and as such to stabilize domestic market. The Corporation is governed by the Public Enterprises Proclamation No. 25/1992 and it is under the process of organizing itself. It has the following vacant position for an energetic and a competent candidate as per the requirements stated here below:
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Job purpose
The Category Manager will work cross-functionally within Ethiopian Trading Business Corporation Consumer Products Business Unit (ALLE Bejimla) and externally with different suppliers to optimize procurement, pricing, promotion and assortment with the goal of maximizing profit maximization and customers’ satisfaction. The Category Manager will draw on the latest industry trends, leverage customer insights, and use best-in-class technology in the procurement processes.
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Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
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· Bachelor degree in procurement, supply management or management/business management.
· 4-10 years’ experience in category management (local and international procurement) preferably in FMCG business (including rice, edible oil, etc.) Exceptional leadership and management capabilities;
· Deep understanding of relevant supply markets/supply chains (including knowledge of local and international manufacturers and suppliers).
· Excellent communication skills: the ability to send and receive information clearly and concisely
· Strong planning/organizing skills: the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously
· Teamwork is essential with ability to work very closely with cross-functional teams as well as the suppliers.
· High proficiency in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and FMCG management related software.
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