Supplier Performance Manager - ATL at Guinness Nigeria Plc

AutoReqId: 56876BR
Location: Lagos
Function: Procurement
Type of Job: Employee
Level: Management
Reports To: Procurement Director GNPlc

Context/Scope

• The Procurement Function within GN is clearly recognized as being a key enabler for our Company to achieve its mission to become the most trusted and respected consumer products company in Nigeria.
• The prime accountability for the role is to drive value through ensuring the commercial elements of spend are executed brilliantly with the appropriate vendors.

Purpose of the Role

• Implement category strategies in Above the Line, (ATL) spends across Nigeria where applicable.
• Develop local category strategies for local brands which are not covered by global procurement.
• Lead the media, PR, Sponsorship, Advertising & Content plus Talent Management negotiation for local spend.

Top Accountabilities:

• Lead Performance Management conversations in ATL, media, PR and sponsorship categories.
• Lead pitches and award of businesses to various agencies within the category
• Lead Implementation of key projects with above market teams
• Lead the Function’s control and risk agenda in ATL
• Work with the Global Procurement teams to develop benchmarking, cost modeling and best practices for the Nigerian market.
• Manage the in market agency roster on a regular basis involving key stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant Degree and demonstrable ability to learn and develop.
• Minimum of 5 years commercial experience, gained in a "blue chip" organization
• Previous Agency / Marketing experience is an advantage
• Understanding of marketing needs and how to drive change
• Inquisitive with the ability to crystallize thinking and make sound recommendations
• Analytical and numerical skills
• Skilled communicator with a high level of personal impact
• Demonstration of personal accountability for great performance and brilliant execution
• Commercial acumen and an understanding of the business
• Ability to review established practice to identify opportunities and stimulate thinking
• Embody the highest standards of compliance and ethics always