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Business Development
Services (BDS) – GGO Africa
Job Location: Lagos
Role Summary/Purpose:
The Business Development Services (BDS) Manager is
responsible for delivering improvements in the performance
and competitiveness of target SME’s / Suppliers ensuring
readiness to participate in the GE supply chain. Business
Development support commences prior to investment, ensuring a
robust business plan that can be brought before an Investment
Committee for review.
Essential
Responsibilities:
- Manage the engagement with the
different GE Business Units to ensure alignment of needs and
prioritization of activities.
– Identification of SME’s / Suppliers aligned to the needs of
the GE Value chain.
– Provide the link between the external BDS providers and the
GE supplier qualification requirements.
Utilize experience in the assessment of the SME
and implementation of actions to get the business investment
ready (if required) and qualified
Act as the conduit between GE and the
supplier.
Ensure supplier compliance with regulatory and
reputation requirements
Foster the link with Supplier Quality teams to
identify supplier capabilities and gaps and drive strategies
to ensure capacity is available to meet GE business growth
plans
Leverage internal functional support to assist
and mentor SMME’s in the development of internal capacity
(HR, Legal, Finance, IT and Training)
Link with the GE Customer Innovation Center to
deliver relevant workshops and training for target
SME’s.
Possesses a thorough understanding of GE’s
capabilities.
Assist in defining additional market
opportunities within GE and in relevant industries.
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.
- Lead a team of Supplier Development Managers to
deliver on cross-functional program management in the
identification and qualification of new suppliers.
- Promote GE values and integrity
Qualifications/Requirements:
BS/MS Degree (Business or Technical preferred) from an
accredited University
Deep understanding of SME lifecycle and
needs
Effective problem solving approach
10+ years of commercial/project management
experience
Supply Chain experience an advantage
Demonstrated leadership and team development
abilities
High energy team player with multi-cultural
skills, able to influence effectively in a decentralized,
global environment.
Solid written and verbal communication
skills.
Fluency in English
High level of Integrity.
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