Context/Scope
Diageo is the world’s leading premium drinks company, a business built on the principles and foundations laid by the giants of our industry.
Arthur Guinness, Alexander Walker and all those many talented people that followed in their footsteps, cared deeply about the people and businesses they fostered, and the communities in which they operated. Today we stand on the shoulders of these giants and act with the same entrepreneurial spirit.
We are a young company born of an incredible entrepreneurial legacy. The success of Guinness®, Smirnoff®, Johnnie Walker®, Tanqueray® and many more brands led to the formation of our company in 1997. And we only thrive today because of the talent of our people to grow our brands, old and new, and keep them strong.
Meta Abo Brewery Share Company SC (‘Meta Brewery’) was acquired by Diageo in January 2012.
The Meta Abo breweries vision is to become the most celebrated business in Ethiopia
Our goal is to be ’winning at the moment of choice’ to ensure we are winning bigger and beating the competition. This, along with putting the customer at the heart of everything we do, will deliver sustained, mutual growth for our brands, categories, customers and partners.
Purpose of the role
The purpose of this role is to collaboratively develop and manage the LRM (Local Raw Material) supply chain, quality audits and on-going sustainability and improvement (yield and quality) of delivered LRM for production of current and future Meta Abo beer brand portfolio.
The position holder will manage grain quality activities across Ethiopia through active liaison and consultation with the operational site, demand functions, East Africa Hub and GBTC, local and international cereal base research institutes.
Align with the Supply Function’s vision of becoming Africa’s Supplier of Choice.
Leadership capabilities
The role will require the ability to develop, manage and execute the Local Raw Material (LRM) sourcing strategy for Meta Abo supply chain, with full responsibility for delivery of carefully selected local sourcing projects/partnerships. Significant internal and external stakeholder management, lobbying and influencing will be required in order to drive local sourcing projects and initiatives to successful conclusion. Leadership is of specifically importance in guiding Meta Abo in its longer-term LRM (5-10 year) plan, negotiations of longer-term supply contracts, managing end to end supply chain, and leading communication with Corporate Relations.
Key accountabilities