GSK Nigeria Job Vacancies for Sourcing Group Manager

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Nigeria isGlaxoSmithKline is one of the world's leading research based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies. We have a challenging and inspiring mission to improve the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer. With a firm foundation in science, we discover, develop, manufacture and distribute prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer healthcare products. In pursuance of our growth objectives opportunities now exist for bright, self-starting and talented young individuals to join our company as:

Job Title: Sourcing Group Manager

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Management of Purchase to Pay Process - receive purchase requisition, source determination, source & evaluate quotes, select vendor, raise LPO or order sheet, monitor & follow up LPOs and Proforma Invoice, follow up on supplier payment, maintain vendor master file and follow up with renewal.

• Implementation of Sourcing Group Management Process - initiate and maintain source plans analyse and interpret RFP /RFI and RFQ returns_ implement procurement strategies 0 maximize supplier leverage, deliver savings against source plan commitments, establish record of delivery utilizing the sourcing group management process, understand the trends that will Impact the products, ensure the engagement of timely contingency plans when required, implement and monitor contracts on a local basis, create and own multiple local source plans, analyse areas of business unit spend 10 identify and exploit savings/cost avoidance opportunities. Maintain preferred supplier templates

• Ensuring supplier management and development- perform supplier and market research, conduct regular performance review of key suppliers, provide procurement input into supplier audit develop SOP on suppliers and review procurement process, Educates the supplier on the mechanics of doing business with the company, identify and resolves:: various supplier management problems and contract non-compliance issues, develop relationships with the key suppliers and conduct regular performance reviews to the agreed KPI's to ensure site business requirements are met evaluate suppliers based on price and delivery time, review and communicate date and information on source plans to stakeholders

Education

• A very good first degree / HND in Business Administration in Social Sciences Degree and procurement qualification
• An MBA / ACA, Technical and professional certification, membership of the professional Procurement Institute will be advantageous

Experience

• 5-7 years cognate experience in a similar role in an FMCG / multinational company
• An in-depth knowledge of the supply base and business requirements

Remuneration
GlaxoSmithKline assures a great working experience in a stimulating and challenging environment.

Application Deadline
12th April, 2011

Method of Application
Interested candidates should forward up-to-date resumes in Word format (•.doc) or (*.docx) to: ng.career@gsk.com indicating the role as the subject matter. Only electronic applications in the prescribed format will be considered. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.