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.