Supply Chain Manager – SSA at Schneider Electric Nigeria

Job Description

• The successful candidate will manage, develop, and oversee the Supply Chain function within the Nigerian & Sub-Sahara African regions whilst maintaining solid cross-functional relationships, ensuring and maintaining a customer-driven ethos and continuously improving our total cost of acquisition performance.
• The role encompasses responsibility for Project Resale materials & services, non-Project purchasing, Logistics, management of Facilities and other functional areas as required by the business. An essential element of the role will be formulating risk management strategies and participating with stakeholders to review and mitigate risks within the business.
• The role is designed to offer development opportunities, place the employee at the heart of strategic initiatives and provide exposure to other business disciplines.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to the African procurement team.
• Promote integrity, professionalism, and adherence to Schneider Electric’s ethical standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in all areas of supply chain activity and participate in improvement initiatives throughout the organisation.
• Issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs) as necessary to support project pursuit opportunities.
• Perform bid analysis and make recommendations in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Leverage global supply chain resources and knowledge to deliver best-in-class solutions.
• Manage inter-company purchases in line with corporate objectives.
• Manage logistics and inventory per project requirements to minimise cost, increase efficiency and reduce obsolescence.
• Manage Warehouse functions as necessary to optimise service to internal customers and ensure compliance with health and safety rules.
• 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.
• Management of the Facilities function, including all third-party contracts to provide adequate protection.
• Management of other functional areas as required by the business, including quality, HSE, etc.

Qualifications

About You:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a business discipline administration or engineering.
• Minimum 10 years experience in a senior position with responsibility for procurement of:
• Project-related materials and services.
• Sub-contract services & out-sourcing.
• Experience working for a global, multi-cultural organisation.
• Ability to think strategically with a track record of implementing strategic initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of procurement practices, regulations, contract types, contractual terms and conditions,
• Experience in international sourcing and development of global supplier relationships.
• Strong track record in managing and leading teams.
• Strong team player with experience in participation in cross-functional team improvement activities.
• Experience in using integrated ERP systems, including procurement tools such as SRM.
• Project management and problem-solving skills with the ability to demonstrate a track record of achievements to date
• A good team player with a passion for excellence and driving improvements. Is customer-focused and has a sense of urgency to resolve issues timely and effective.

How to Apply