CURRENT VACANCY, NIELSEN COMPANY

The Nielsen Company, operating in more than 100 countries, is the world’s leading provider of marketing information, audience measurement, and business media products and services.
As VENDOR MANAGER, you will be responsible for over-seeing Nielsen’s Vendors in Nigeria and other West African countries. This will include:
Implementing plans for outsourcing initiatives
Producing progress monitoring reports
Providing effective vendor sourcing and quality management
Managing the vendor relationships and ensuring compliance on vendor management processes
TO QUALIFY, YOU WILL NEED;
Fluency in English, French & Local languages

Working experience in similar or related function, i.e vendor management; logistics; merchandising; distribution
Previous experience in West African crosses border and/or multi country project management
Previous exposure to market research would be advantageous
Proactive manager who is independent, energetic, and results oriented.
HOW TO APPLY

Please send your CV and a covering note to recruit.southafrica@nielsen.com
CLOSING DATE: 22nd June 2011