Job Openings at Bureau Veritas

Bureau Veritas is a world leader in testing, inspection and certification services (TIC). Bureau Veritas is a Business to Business to Society service company that contributes to positively transforming the world we live in. We work closely with our clients to address the critical challenges they face and to link these to the emerging aspirations of society. We play a pivotal role in building and protecting companies' reputations, supporting them as they forge the foundations of trust that is built to last.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Administrative Officer

Job Location: Shagamu, Ogun

Duties and Responsibilities

• To carry out administrative duties to the Laboratory Service Division.
• Create Customer Quotations.
• To be responsible for invoicing and account of customers.
• To order replacement of consumables as and when necessary.
• Maintaining and controlling Laboratories documents/Archiving.
• Coordinate subcontracting, internal or external (where applicable).
• Scheduling and Meeting Management
• Attend meetings and take accurate and concise minutes.
• Distribute meeting minutes to relevant parties.

Performance Measures (KPI’s)

• Must reach growth targets as agreed with N+1.
• Presentation of meeting reports within precisely specified period or 24hrs Max in generic cases
• Accurate and timely reporting of business development and sales activities.
• Planning and scheduling of client visits and follow-up meetings
• Manage and update Contact base.
• Build and maintain good stakeholders’ relationships.
• Embrace BV Core & Business values.

Minimum Qualification & Skills

• Bachelor of Science Degree / HND in Business Administration or other relevant field.
• Minimum two years’ experience working in an office environment.

Competencies & Skills:

• Basic understanding of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Knowledge of Flex JD Edwards for procurement/invoicing.
• Be organized.
• Sound knowledge and experience in procedures specifically related to sample receipt, inventory, and storage Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Able to prioritize and multi-task, strong organizational skills.
• Basic office applications, such as word processing and spread sheets etc.
• Ability to work under pressure within time limits by determining priorities and organizing work accordingly.
• High level of attention to detail
• Flexible to accommodate changing priorities.
• Ability to work within a team environment.

Key Behaviors / Competencies and Skills:

• Must be result-oriented.
• Able to deliver work using MO365.
• Ability to deal with difficult tasks.
• Strong communication skills.
• Very good listening skills.
• A Team player and easy to get along with.
• Must demonstrate initiative, integrity and exercise confidentiality.

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2.) Microbiologist

Job Location: Shagamu, Ogun

Job Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological testing on Agri-Food Commodities in the laboratory.
• Manage consumable inventory system.
• Interpret microbiological data generated both internally and by third party testing facilities; report data and trends and initiate appropriate follow-up actions
• Troubleshoot all testing/sampling abnormalities to ensure proper results are reported; initiate proper guidelines for corrective/preventative action immediately.
• Investigate product holds for microbiological reasons and make recommendations for appropriate actions based on scientific findings and/or company.
• Perform daily plant/lab inspections and manage the facilities environmental testing program; analyze results to ensure a microbiologically sound environment for production.
• Coordinate audit activities for Micro Lab (pre-audit, during audit, and post audit)
• Participate in  proficiency testing.
• Ensure all microbiological methods meet compliance requirements.
• Manage and facilitate Preventative Maintenance and Calibration Programs
• Implementation of new processes, verifications, and validation of effectiveness
• Daily compliance of ISO 17025 standards.
• Responsible for Good Laboratory Practices, including equipment monitoring and calibration as well as media preparation and biohazard disposal.
• Evaluate, develop, implement, and maintain microbiological testing procedures and programs; secure all appropriate documentation and/or follow-up as required; maintain internal control protocols by record keeping, troubleshooting, and escalation of known issues.

Qualifications

• The candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology or a related field.
• A minimum of five (2) years of relevant experience in commercial laboratories, Food or  FMCG Company
• Thorough knowledge of the ISO/IEC 17025 standard and good knowledge of microbiology testing.
• Familiarity with industry-specific regulations and compliance standards.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.

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3.) Sales & Marketing Assistant

Job Location: Lagos

Job Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of the company sales and marketing administration activities.
• carry out direct sales & marketing activities to agreed budgets, sales volumes, values, product mix and timescales.
• Ensure that the sales enquiry process is conducted in a timely manner that meets internal procedures (EC,…) and customer satisfaction.
• Actively support in the preparation of promotions, exhibition events, road shows, conferences
• Support incoming enquiries, co-ordinate client meetings with BUs and support contract preparation for BUs
• Provide administrative support to Business Units activities.
• Maintain membership to professional organizations like Chambers of Commerce or Commodities Association
• Maintain, enhance and keep up to date all aspects of the web site. Publish regular news
• Support and assist in the preparation of tenders.
• Maintain data integrity and support the Business Units on the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
• Continually review and improve company sales literature, company sales presentations and advertising material.
• Update and maintain SalesForce
• Manage BU’s Business Developers’ Agenda (take appointments)
• Create and manage Mass Mailing campaign.
• Organise regular webinars
• Ensure training on SalesForce for BUs
• Create and maintain all Sales Reports on a monthly basis or as per request and share with Management and BU Managers as well as BDs
• Completion of vendor applications
• Maintain BV details up to date in all client’s vendor web portal 
• Prepare a weekly market intelligence report (Carry out market research, competitor and customer surveys.)
• Monitor and report on activities and provide relevant information to management
• Any other tasks given by  the hierarchy

Performance Measures (KPIs)

• Sales Force connections
• Leads generated.
• Deadline respect
• Number of appointments taken
• Sales budget

Knowledge, Key Skills & Experience

• A completed high school education.
• 1-3  year of Experience in sales and marketing or business support
• Computer literacy in MO365 & PowerBI
• Above average telephone skills, including making introductions and generating leads.
• Experience in preparing quotations and tenders.
• Knowledge of CRM such as SalesForce
• Use of Pardot
• Market Research and Surveys.
• Good presentation skills

Key Behaviours/Competencies:

• Ethics
• Communication
• Organised
• Commitment
• Reliable
• Time and priority management
• Urgency
• Disciplined

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