Job Opportunity for a Managing Director


We are a major global market player that works to identify, assess, and monitor suppliers on behalf of major organisations worldwide. We build and support buyer-supplier communities in many industry sectors, creating unique and powerful global networks. Our services for sustainable procurement, help create opportunities for business and reduce risk in the supply chain. We have offices worldwide including, amongst others, Norway, Argentina, Spain and Venezuela . Group headquarters are in Abingdon, United Kingdom.


Position: Managing Director, Nigeria.


Job Description:

o Strategy/Planning: Work with the board of directors to define and establish the company’s oil and gas strategy and related business plan.
o Manage operations to achieve established goals and targets in addition to developing and refining processes to improve customer service, and reduce costs
o Put in place appropriate business plans and budgets to ensure profitability and cash generation.
o Build and maintain an excellent team and organisation which supports high levels of growth and customer satisfaction
o Ensure the business operates with integrity and in a manner consistent with the UN Global Compact and with Corporate Social Responsibility.
o Implement a full staff training programme is in place to ensure skill gaps are eliminated and personal development improves on an ongoing basis.

Qualifications & Experience:

o The incumbent should hold a good University degree in any field. An MBA degree would be an advantage
o Minimum of 12 years experience; 5 of which must be working in or managing international level organisations
o Ideally business qualified, such as business development, and supply chain management with exposure to data management
o He or she should have experience in dealing with suppliers and contractors in a supplier-management environment.
o Commercial awareness of on-line supply-chain technology environments would be desirable
o Highly effective and proven interpersonal and management skills are also required. Dynamism and initiative are key requirements
o Knowledge of financial planning, budgeting and general management accounting
o Knowledge of major industrial sectors such as oil and gas, power, water or transport would be an advantage

Salary Range and Benefits: The position provides an excellent market based remuneration and benefits package

How to Apply: Candidates meeting the above criteria should send their application via email to: recruitment@slosq.com. A cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae should be attached. All documents must be in MS Word format.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Closing Date: Two Weeks after this advertisement