OVERVIEW

Procurement and Logistics Officer needed urgently for a construction project in Northern Ghana.

ROLE SUMMARY

Managing procurement activities, optimizing logistics operations, and ensuring efficient and cost-effective supply chain management

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Develop sound, cost-effective strategies for the purchasing of materials used throughout the projects. Managing overall direction of procurement
• Evaluate brand and operational requirements.
• Conduct cost analyses and set benchmarks for continuous improvement.
• Maintain relationships with current suppliers while continually scouting for additional sources/vendors. Negotiate contracts, terms and deadlines with suppliers.
• Ensuring accuracy of orders Assisting in Audits if required Inventory Management
• Management of prioritizations of procurement requirements
• Manage an efficient communication and flow of purchase orders, deliveries of goods. Monitor supplier performance and ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Develop risk management procedures to mitigate losses in the event of product shortages. Monitor and update relevant departments regarding price fluctuations of goods and vendor pricing.
• Evaluate spending operations while seeking ways to improve and enhance the quality of products purchased, the timeliness of deliveries, and inventory management optimization.
• Work closely with the company project management to make sure contracts and terms are favourable and within the required timelines.
• Arranging transportation of all purchased products and materials with transportation/shipping companies to various countries
• Shipping quotes and comparisons
• Monitoring goods in transit and ensuring timeous arrival Monitoring logistics program on various projects
• Manage risk by analyzing current/future market transport conditions and defining contingency plans to ensure critical supply needs are met

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Strong understanding of procurement and negotiation techniques
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, contract management, and inventory management principles. Proficiency in procument and logistics software and tools
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Logistics experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

REQUIREMENTS

• Extensive experience working in the procurement & Logistics department in a construction field +5 years Minimum 5 years experience in Logistics procurement on Global level (Africa)
• Desirable previous experience on Goverment reletad projects
• Degree in relevant discipline, Supply chain management, Logistics (CSCP,CPSM)
• High level of English and French

CORPORATIVE COMPETENCES

• C- Identification with the company
• C-Self-confidence
• C-Teamwork
• C-Achievement Orientation
• C-Orientation to internal-external client
• C-Leadership
• C-Impact and influence
• C-Analytical thinking
• C-Planning, organization and supervision