Commercial Assistant Job at a multinational FMCG Company in Nigeria

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Job Title: Commercial Assistant

Reference: 182

Recruiter: Global Profilers

Category: Supply chain, Procurement, Logistic, Purchase (Lagos)

Sector: FMCG / Consumer Durable / Industry

Client: a multinational FMCG.

Job Purpose: This is clerical and research work involved in assisting the Commercial department in negotiations of equipment, raw materials and supplies for various business from the Head Office. The job is usually performed under general supervision and sometimes requires the use of independent judgment and initiative, while continuing to work within defined company's procurement policies and procedures/ instructions from Manager due to his/her absence. There is a requirement of High integrity as the position involves acting on behalf of the organization with external parties and not to divulge any confidential commercial information to unwarranted people/ organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•   Not to disclose confidential Procurement information with unwarranted people/ organization e.g. pricing, rebates etc.

•   Assist commercial head with researching, identifying and evaluating new vendors for pricing and quality.

•   Timely resolution of minor issues between suppliers and breweries.

•   Review the services provided by various suppliers to businesses and timely inform GE Commercial if any problems noticed.

•   Negotiating minor items for the Head Office on instructions of the GE Commercial and start ground work with suppliers prior to final negotiations by the GE Commercial for some major items.

•   Assist in budgeting, gathering relevant information from suppliers.

•   Support the Commercial dept on various projects as needed.

Administrative:

•   Strict adherence to company procurement policies & procedures at all times.

•   Prepare documentations/ drafts for commercial approvals and timely dispatch of confirmatory letters/ supply contracts to responsible personal internally and externally.

•   Do most of the administrative purchases for H/O like stationary, furniture, printing, etc.

•   Maintenance of supplier files and keeping them up to date at all times.

•   Organize meetings with suppliers and participate in some of the meetings with the Commercial team.

•   To ensure all procurement procedures are followed during the tendering process.

•   Timely inform GE Commercial of the renewal of supply contracts.

•   Tabulate comparative prices for price negotiations to commercial dept and assist in negotiations.

•   Writes / prepare RFQ for goods or services required.

Key Competencies

•   High Level of Integrity.

•   Confidentiality

•   Analytical Skills

•   Negotiation Skills

•   Communication Skills

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

•   Graduate from a Reputable institution.

•   Postgraduate qualification will be an advantage.

•   Minimum of 5 years  experience within an FMCG environment

•   Computer Literacy – Microsoft Office competence

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