Vacancies: Customer Services Representatives, Sourcing Group Manager
GlaxoSmithKline is one of the world’s leading research-based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies. We have a challenging and inspiring mission to improve the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer.
With a firm foundation in science, we discover, develop, manufacture and distribute prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer healthcare products. In pursuance of our growth objectives opportunity now exists for bright and talented individuals to join our company as:
Position: Customer Services Representatives
Core Duties and Responsibilities
- Achieve Partner Account Sales Targets (Volume and Value)
- Forecasting / Stock planning
- Build and maintain relationship with Retailers
- Coaching and train Partner’s sales teams
- Implementation of Marketing and Trade Marketing activities in the territory
Job Requirements
Education
- A very good first degree / HND in any of the Sciences, Social Science; relevant disciplines from reputable institutions
Experience
- Key Account Management
- Territory Management
Position: Sourcing Group Manager
We seek candidates nationwide for this role. Specific locations of interest include Maiduguri, Yoia, Sokoto, Gombe, Jalingo, Birnin Kebbi, Kaduna, Kogi, Jos.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
- Management of Purchase to Pay Process
- Implementation of Sourcing Group Management Process
- Conduct contract negotiation and management
- Ensuring supplier management and development
Job Requirements
Education
- A very good first degree / HND in Business Administration / Social Sciences Degree and procurement qualification an MBA/ACA, Technical and professional certification, membership of the professional Procurement Institute will be advantageous
Experience
- 5-7 years cognate experience in a similar role in an FMCG / multinational company an in-depth knowledge of the supply base and business requirements
General Competency Requirements
- Sound Communication.
- Strong Analytical skills
- Team Player
- Flexible Thinking
- Influencing
- Project Management
- Negotiation Skills
- Interpersonal/ People Management
- Presentation skills
- Retail selling skills
- Good understanding of FMCG Sales
- High proficiency level in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and word
How to Apply:
GlaxoSmithKline assures a great working experience in a stimulating and challenging environment. Interested candidates should forward up-to-date resumes in Word format (*.doc) or (*.docx) to – ng.career@gsk.com indicating the role as the subject matter. Only electronic applications in the prescribed format will be considered.
Applications close on 19th April 2011. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
