Laplace Technologies Limited
is a leading Telecommunication Engineering Service company based in Lagos with regional offices in Ibadan, Ilorin, Kano, Enugu, Abuja, and Accra Ghana. As a result of expansion and strategic positioning, we are searching for some experienced individuals as follows:

Job Title: Procurement & Sourcing Executive

Job Purpose
- Facilitate sourcing processes for general, low to mid-level spend categories.
- Execute standard sourcing methodology, drawing upon wider knowledge, as appropriate, to determine optimal approach.
- Facilitate agreement/contract creation, using Client-specified T&Cs.
- Strive for best TCO (total cost of ownership) solutions, through execution of a standardized sourcing methodology and use of appropriate and most cost efficient sourcing tools/channels.
- Strive for quality and service standards to support the overall Company-Client(s) relationship support the implementation and delivery of continuous improvement.

Roles & Responsibilities
- Manage, Facilitate & support sourcing processes and Projects.
- Analyze demand and Requirements.
- Perform supplier analysis which includes screening of suppliers and building of selection criteria and evaluation procedures.
- Review bids, build and execute negotiation strategies.
- Support contract process and Manage supplier relationships.
- Review and support compliance to contract
- Provide high quality sourcing service to the Client(s), ensuring that contractual SLA’s and service obligations are met for the work within the scope of the role.
- Ensure that sourcing services are delivered in accordance with quality processes for sourcing & category management and, where appropriate, legal/Client-requested sourcing directives.
- Work with Vendor Management and Client to ensure that sourcing services are delivered in accordance with contractual/service level obligations.
- Identify opportunities to improve or enhance service delivery and ensure that sourcing services are provided within forecast budgets and timescales.

Qualification & Experience
- A minimum of 3 years solid experience in procurement and sourcing role, preferably in an FMCG company.
- A degree in Engineering or any Science course.
- Ability to analyze sourcing data and be directed through sourcing process.
- Ability to plan, prioritize and deliver own work.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers and colleagues and an advanced negotiation aptitude.
- Versed in standard procurement terms and conditions
- Innovative thinking to measure and promote supplier performance.
- Quantitative skills – ability to understand pricing models and analyze/interpret commercial proposals.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Design sourcing strategies that deliver long-term goals and short-term objectives for Purchasing and Development.
- Drive sourcing projects and improvement programmes to ensure that sourcing solutions are implemented to achieve the business aspirations in terms of technology, resources, capability and cost.
- Identify and develop new sources where required. Ensure that new sources at all locations meet Group selection criteria and that best possible pricing and contractual terms are obtained.

Method of Application
Send CV to: hr@laplacetechnologies.com or elizabeth.laplace@gmail.com
Lagos Address: Block 1B, Plot 123 Adewale Kolawole Crescent, Off FT Kuboye Street, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Closing Date: April 15, 2011