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Category Manager | Electronics

Breadfast

Breadfast

Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Posted on Apr 17, 2025
Role Objectives:

We are looking for an experienced and commercially driven Electronics Category Manager to lead and scale our electronics category. You’ll be responsible for end-to-end category strategy—from supplier selection and contract negotiation to pricing, inventory planning, and performance optimization. Your goal: grow category sales, enhance product offerings, and maximize profitability while delivering a best-in-class customer experience.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Category Strategy & Planning
  • Develop and own the strategic roadmap for the Electronics category.

  • Conduct market research and competitive analysis to uncover trends, identify market gaps, and explore growth opportunities.

  • Design and execute pricing strategies aimed at improving margins and driving sales performance.

Supplier Management
  • Source and negotiate with key manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers to build strong, value-driven partnerships.

  • Monitor supplier performance against defined KPIs including pricing, product quality, availability, and lead times.

  • Lead cost-reduction initiatives through strategic sourcing and effective negotiation.

Product & Inventory Management
  • Expand the product portfolio in line with customer demand and emerging industry trends.

  • Collaborate with demand planning and supply chain teams to ensure optimal inventory levels and availability.

  • Track product performance and implement rationalization or promotional strategies where needed.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Marketing to support new product launches and category campaigns.

  • Work with Product teams to enhance online merchandising and improve search visibility.

  • Coordinate with Finance and Operations on budget planning, forecasting, and performance tracking.

Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Analyze key performance indicators such as sales, margin, and return rates to optimize overall category health.

  • Develop business cases and data-backed reports to support new initiatives, promotions, and supplier negotiations.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field

  • 5+ years of experience in category management, merchandising, or procurement—preferably within the electronics space

  • Deep understanding of electronics products, market dynamics, and vendor landscape

  • Proven success managing complex supplier negotiations

  • Strong analytical skills

  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

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