Supplier Development Manager - GGO Africa at GE Nigeria

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We are recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Supplier Development Manager - GGO Africa

Job Number: 2015143
Location: Lagos
Business: GE Global Growth Organization
Function: Sourcing

Role Summary/Purpose

• The Supplier Development Manager operates within the Business Development Services team and is responsible for the identification and evaluation of potential SME's / Suppliers that can be developed in order to participate in the GE Value Chain.
• The role requires the development and execution of supplier development plans that align with the needs of multiple GE businesses in the Sub Sahara Africa region.

Essential Responsibilities

• Engage the Business Units Commercial and Supply Chain teams in order to identify areas of need in terms of the localization of supply.
• Develop and execute program strategy alongside the relevant Business Unit to expand manufacturing and services capabilities of Sub Sahara Africa suppliers
• Conduct assessments of the SME / Suppliers and the implementation of actions to get the business investment ready (if required) and qualified
• Work closely with Sourcing Quality Engineers and other resources to identify supplier capabilities and gaps and drive strategies to ensure capacity is available to meet GE business growth plans.
• Ensure supplier compliance with regulatory and reputation requirements
• Coordinate identification and standardization of process, equipment, business development and technical development support as well as skills enhancement
• Leverage GE global resources to accelerate supplier capability growth to meet local content requirements and expand supplier flexibility for needs of multiple GE businesses in the region.
• Assist in defining additional market opportunities within GE and in relevant industries.
• Monitoring and reporting on GE spend, vendor performance and costs
• Provide relevant post investment / qualification support to ensure the sustainability of the Supplier
• Seek and implement innovative actions to deliver a strong local supplier base for GE in Africa.
• Promote GE values and integrity

Qualifications/Requirements

• Technical College / University Degree (Business or Technical preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years of commercial/project management experience
• Working knowledge of GE or other OEM Infrastructure products and services
• Experience in SME or Supplier Development
• Demonstrated ability to work with internal and external customers.
• Strong project management skills
• Effective problem solving capability

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:    

• Desired Characteristics:    
• Supply Chain experience an advantage
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Willingness and ability to travel regionally and globally

Application Closing Date
Not Stated.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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