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Projects & Service Buyer at Schneider Electric Nigeria


Schneider Electric - As the Global Specialist in Energy Management™ and market leader in industrial automation and software, Schneider Electric enables people to experience and transform efficiency where they live and work; from home to enterprise, across the grid and the city. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, efficient, productive and green, the Group brings a world where innovative individuals use collaborative solutions to make the most of their energy, while using less of the common planet.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

 

Job Title: Projects & Service Buyer

Job ID: 008AB3
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Category: Supply Chain

Your Mission

  • An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Supply Chain team, and we are looking to recruit a Project & Service Buyer to be based in Lagos, Nigeria.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • To manage, develop and administer Supply Chain activities within the West Africa & Sub Sahara region. This role encompasses responsibility for Project Resale materials and inter-company purchases.  
  • To provide procurement expertise and leadership, contribute to the development of strategy and policy, drive continuous improvement, and sustained high performance.
  • To adapt purchasing strategies through effective vendor relationship management, contract & project management, as well as maintaining positive business relationships with both internal and external customers.

Your Role
Magic happens when you bring great people together!:

  • Issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs) as necessary.
  • Perform bid analysis and make recommendations.
  • Negotiate supplier agreements and contracts including commercial and contractual terms.
  • Mitigate risk during supplier selection and negotiation.
  • Develop supplier relationships including the provision of performance metrics.
  • Develop a supply base compatible with company objectives and future needs.
  • Provide support to internal customers on all third-party and logistics-related issues.
  • Manage and undertake the administration of procurement procedures including the use of SAP.
  • Develop, and assist with the development of, new policies, procedures, and strategies and drive compliance within the organization.
  • Manage inter-company purchases in line with corporate objectives.
  • Manage logistics and inventory in line with Project requirements to minimize cost, increase efficiency and reduce obsolescence.
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements including import/export tariffs and documentation, trade compliance, customs, and revenue.
  • Manage and undertake expediting activities across all third-party and inter-company supply chains.
  • Mitigate invoice queries and resolve payment issues.
  • Ensure compliance with all regional and global policies, procedures, and quality accreditations.
  • Provide regular reports and metric data as necessary.
  • Drive continuous improvement in all areas of supply chain activity and participate in improvement initiatives throughout the organization.
  • Promote integrity, professionalism, and adherence to ethical standards.
  • Leverage global supply chain resources and knowledge to deliver best-in-class solutions.  

Qualifications
About You:

  • Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering or a relevant field of study.
  • Minimum of 3 years experience in a position with responsibility for procurement of:
    - 3rd Party Project resale materials and services.
    - Negotiation of agreements including terms & conditions
  • Strong knowledge of procurement practices, regulations, and policies.  
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within an organization and across all disciplines.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to make decisions and manage time effectively.
  • Sound understanding of other business functions, particularly Project Management and Finance.
  • Experience in using integrated ERP systems including modern procurement tools such as SRM.     
  • Strong knowledge of contract types, contractual terms and conditions, and experience in negotiating and developing contracts with suppliers.
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Experience in international sourcing and development of global supplier relationships.
  • Strong team player with experience in participation in cross-functional team improvement activities.

 

How to Apply
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