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Category Manager -Commercial

BGI Ethiopia

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Business

Business Administration

Addis Ababa

1 Position

2023-10-17

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2023-10-20

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Fields of study

Procurement & supply management

Business Administration

Marketing Management

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Full Time

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Job Description

Category Manager Commercial ensures the effective and efficient sourcing of commercial related materials and services. The Category Manager develops and implements sourcing strategies that ensure a flawless sourcing and delivery of materials in line with user requirements. He/she is responsible to Support Operational Requirements as per the company policy, procedure, and code of conduct. Furthermore, the category manager is a valued business partner for the Sales and Marketing units and is responsible to manage and administer all contracts of commercial purchasing.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Lead the commercial category purchasing unit and process –‘ source to contract’.

  • Plan, Organize and monitor the commercial category procurement of the company.

  • Develop a sourcing strategy in close cooperation with the stakeholders.

  • Develop procurement strategies to ensure the right product is available with lower cost.

  • Ensure implementation of the company procurement policy and procedures

  • Develop a category plan that beholds all actions throughout the year.

  • Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms and produce proposal to get approval from Management.

  • Collect market dynamics and stay up to date with trends and risks of the market.

  • Conclude annual contracts for commerce category materials and services and secure Management approval.

  • Closely follow the supply of materials as per the contract/PO

  • Ensure the purchase requested is within the budget.

  • Set-up and execute bids.

  • Maintain ownership whilst providing the required service to the relevant internal stakeholders.

  • Organize supplier performance meetings.

  • Perform supplier performance and assessment evaluation periodically.

  • Develop value engineering projects (value creation and cost reduction)

  • Provides daily and weekly performance reports to his/her immediate supervisor.

  • Performs any other related duties assigned by his/her immediate supervisor

Job Requirements

  • Leadership Competencies

  • In-depth knowledge of the consumer goods industry.

  • Good understanding of Commercial category

  • Solid understanding of procurement and logistics.

  • Good understating of procurement follows up applications systems such as SAP, AX dynamics etc.

  • Outstanding analytical, problem solving and organizational abilities.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Education

Masters or Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Accounting, Marketing Management or related Business fields

Experience 

A minimum of 6 years’ experience in related roles. Experience on Management role is recommended 

How to Apply

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Fields Of Study

Procurement & supply management

Business Administration

Marketing Management

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

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