Role Summary/Purpose:
The Business Development Services (BDS) Manager is responsible for delivering improvements in the performance and competitiveness of target SME’s / Suppliers ensuring readiness to participate in the GE supply chain. Business Development support commences prior to investment, ensuring a robust business plan that can be brought before an Investment Committee for review.
Essential Responsibilities: – Manage the engagement with the different GE Business Units to ensure alignment of needs and prioritization of activities.- Identification of SME’s / Suppliers aligned to the needs of the GE Value chain.- Provide the link between the external BDS providers and the GE supplier qualification requirements.- Utilize experience in the assessment of the SME and implementation of actions to get the business investment ready (if required) and qualified- Act as the conduit between GE and the supplier.- Ensure supplier compliance with regulatory and reputation requirements- Foster the link with Supplier Quality teams to identify supplier capabilities and gaps and drive strategies to ensure capacity is available to meet GE business growth plans- Leverage internal functional support to assist and mentor SMME’s in the development of internal capacity (HR, Legal, Finance, IT and Training)- Link with the GE Customer Innovation Center to deliver relevant workshops and training for target SME’s.- Possesses a thorough understanding of GE’s capabilities.- Assist in defining additional market opportunities within GE and in relevant industries.- Provide relevant post investment / qualification support to ensure the sustainability of the Supplier- Seek and implement innovative actions to deliver a strong local supplier base for GE in Africa.- Lead a team of Supplier Development Managers to deliver on cross-functional program management in the identification and qualification of new suppliers.- Promote GE values and integrity
Qualifications/Requirements: – BS/MS Degree (Business or Technical preferred) from an accredited University- Deep understanding of SME lifecycle and needs- Effective problem solving approach- 10+ years of commercial/project management experience- Supply Chain experience an advantage- Demonstrated leadership and team development abilities- High energy team player with multi-cultural skills, able to influence effectively in a decentralized, global environment.- Solid written and verbal communication skills.- Fluency in English- High level of Integrity.
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