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Job Description
Manages all aspects of non-commodity procurement, from sourcing to delivery. This includes:

• Supplier Management: Evaluating and selecting suppliers based on quality, cost, and capability.
• Strategic Sourcing: Developing sourcing strategies, negotiating contracts, and identifying alternative sources to achieve productivity gains and cost savings.
• Operational Oversight: Overseeing contract implementation, resolving operational issues, and managing budgets and forecasts.
• Compliance: Ensuring all procurement policies and import/export regulations are followed.

Strategic Effectiveness

• Contribute to the design and implementation of the procurement process road map, as well as managing the procurement and supply chain strategy for the product(s), within the country
• Will demonstrate sound judgement within defined practices and policies and select techniques for obtaining solutions that will contribute to future results and successes
• Strong financial acumen, ability to read and comprehend tasks such as counterparty and credit risk management
• You will be responsible for the optimal utilization of country resources
• Support implementation of required infrastructure as per the business plan and derive maximum capacity efficiencies by eliminating controllable losses
• Manage the primary/secondary procurement
• Ability to build teams - hiring, training, and developing team members
• Collaborate with key stake holders involving formal business reviews and ongoing continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Engineering Degree is required.
• Master’s or MBA degree in fields such as business administration, finance, is preferred.
• Strong preference for CIPS or similar professional qualification.
• Should have passed engineering +MBA preferred from a good institute and have 5-7 years experience in handling end to end procurement in a mass manufacturing company.
• Good Hands-on Contract Management.
• Experience in direct procurement of general and consumable Items, (MRO Items), AGO, packaging material and asset purchases.
• Spend analysis.
• High competency level in SAP MM, SAP Ariba.
• Well Versed with process of EXIM Certification & documentation process.

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Location: Iganmu, Lagos
Function: Information Technology
Sub-Function: Information Technology

Job Description

• As a SAP FICO Consultant, you will play a key role in supporting and enhancing our financial systems through SAP, ensuring alignment with business requirements and operational efficiency.
• This role demands strong functional expertise, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills.

Key Deliverables

• Strong knowledge of basic accounting concepts and principles.
• Quick understanding of business requirements and process design capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze problems and provide clear, actionable recommendations.
• In-depth expertise in the SAP FICO module, with a clear understanding of various FICO processes.
• Configure, test, support, and implement SAP FICO solutions.
• Strong knowledge of the Finance module and its sub-modules.
• Expertise in Product Costing, Material Ledger, Actual Costing, and COPA (Profitability Analysis).
• Experience in business requirement gathering, Business Blueprint (BBP) preparation, initial stock upload processes, test script/case creation, user manual development, unit testing, and integration testing.
• Ability to prepare functional specifications for various developments.
• Solid understanding of key integration points with FI/CO modules: FI-MM, FI-SD, CO-PP, FI-CO.
• Hands-on experience in managing CO-PC (Product Costing), CO-ML$AC (Material Ledger Actual Costing), and COPA.

Requirements

• 6 to 8 years of hands-on experience with SAP.
• Must have completed at least two full lifecycle SAP R/3 implementations.
• Experience in three to four rollout/support projects is mandatory.

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Job Summary

• As an IT Application Support Specialist - SAP, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our SAP systems, supporting business operations across Nigeria.
• This role requires strong technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams. 

Job Description

• Proficient in SAP modules: PP (Production Planning), QM (Quality Management), and MM (Materials Management).
• Strong understanding of SAP master data requirements.
• Prior experience in managing SAP service requests (L1 tickets).
• Solid knowledge of business processes: Procure-to-Pay, Produce-to-Finish, Order-to-Cash.
• Experience working on key projects involving SAP and other enterprise applications.
• Effective individual contributor and collaborative team player.

Key Responsibilities
Provide Level 2/3 SAP Application Support:

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex SAP issues.
• Deliver timely and effective solutions to user queries and incidents.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive measures.

Manage SAP Incidents and Service Requests:

• Prioritize and manage incidents and service requests in line with defined SLAs and KPIs.
• Escalate issues to relevant teams when necessary.

Profile Description

• Lead and manage the Level 1 application support team within a manufacturing environment, ensuring timely and effective issue resolution.
• Ensure the stability and optimal performance of SAP applications.
• Coordinate and collaborate with business users, vendor teams, and internal IT teams to deliver robust application solutions and enhancements.
• Drive and manage medium-to-large scale SAP projects from initiation to completion, ensuring successful delivery within scope, time, and budget.
• Analyze and interpret data to generate insightful management reports for informed decision-making.
• Act as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders, translating technical concepts into business terms and vice versa.
• Champion continuous improvement in application support processes.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience with SAP applications.
• Proven experience in managing Level 1 application support within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical skills with a keen aptitude for data analysis and management reporting.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing IT projects, particularly within SAP.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Exposure to Tableau or other Business Intelligence (BI) reporting tools is a plus.
• Proactive, problem-solving mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.