Siemens is a global powerhouse in electronics and electrical engineering, actively operating in more than 190 countries. We’re offering a wide range of pioneering products for energy efficiency, industrial productivity, affordable healthcare and intelligent infrastructure, with a quickly growing focus on sustainability. To find answers to the toughest questions of our time, we need open-minded and curious people who dare to ask them. Just like the more than 405,000 people of Siemens. And maybe just like you.
Method Process Controlling Officer
What are my responsibilities?
Establishing methods, processes and tools as the basis for a world class purchasing organization, with optimized process costs, managed risks and opportunities, reduced materials costs and ensured capacity and availability
Establishing, leading and driving regional governance Procurement Methods, Processes and Controlling
Policies and principles, provision of templates guidelines and common compliance strategy and implementation
Establishing, leading and analyzing derivation of measures (analysis of weaknesses, testing/implementation of specified purchasing potentials, competence structures) to create transparency and improve and processes in purchasing activities
Establishing, leading and promoting use of methods, processes and controlling throughout the region
Key user of procurement tools and contract in Nigeria for Cluster Africa requirements
Establishing, leading and coordinating expert communities (Benchmarking and most efficient solution exchange) and representing the Regional Management’s interests
Performance measurement to establish transparency for controlling, reporting and derivation of procurement strategies together with the Supply Chain Management community
Conducting procurement and logistics/Supply Chain Management benchmarking to initiate continuous improvement programmes
Monitoring and evaluation of cost centres and creation of monthly reports including cost allocation monitoring
Provision of management information reports
Ensuring compliance toward e.g purchase to pay (p2p), Code of Conduct, implementation of circulars process
What do I need to qualify for this job?
A first degree in Commerce, Business Administration or its equivalent
A minimum of 6 years demonstrable experience in procurement and logistics/ Supply Chain Management, preferably at multinational companies
Experience in initiating, driving and managing complex/international/cross-functional projects
Experience in international business environment and high degree of intercultural sensitivity
Must possess entrepreneurial spirit and strategic judgment
Must be dynamic with pleasant team-work personality
Proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft Office packages and SAP
Professional certification in procurement/MBA is an added advantage.
Local Sales Compressor Solution Equipment (Lagos)
What are my responsibilities?
Support Region Sales Organization to increase business volume and customer intimacy within the Energy, Oil Gas customers specifically the Major Oil Companies and EPC’s from FEED studies to installation and aftermarket
Conduct market, competitor and customer analyses for turbo machinery solutions in the Oil gas UP-MID-DOWN streams markets
Must possess technical capability in dealing with engineering offices and commercial experience to lead complex sales negotiations
Provide quotation/tenders and conduct contract negotiations, including systematic documentation and communication of the negotiation results, to ensure achievement of the planned volume of new orders in line with the stipulated positive margin taking both technical and commercial requirement into accounts
Ensures that customer queries are dealt with professionally and timeously and advise customers where applicable
Timely and complete provision of the requisite inputs for processing proposals as well as conducting the Limit of Authority for all binding proposals to ensure high proposal quality that entails minimum risks
Demonstrates understanding of sales and marketing principles and recent legal developments that could affect the job at hand
Availability to short but frequent business trips within Nigeria, West Africa and occasionally in Europe
What do I need to qualify for this job?
A minimum of 8 years demonstrable strong technical knowledge of turbo machinery applications in Oil Gas and Energy Sector
Must have experience in international organization, with proven capability in dealing with international customers and teams
Must possess good sales, marketing and outstanding marketing leadership skills
Must demonstrate strong presentation skills and ability to work under pressure in a multicultural environment
Must have extensive knowledge of turbo machinery, mechanical engineering and Oil Gas or Power Generation Applications
Must be proactive, with a visible thirst for success
Must be dynamic with a pleasant team work personality
Proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft Office packages
A first degree in Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent
Complementary studies in business administration or marketing will be an added advantage
Fluency in Frech or German language will be an added advantage
Siemens is an equal opportunity employer; therefore all applications received will be treated with the same level of attention. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
How do I apply?
Please send your CV to recruitment.ng@siemens.comby no later than 9 November 2011
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