Procurement Manager - Olam Ghana

Job Description

• Responsible for the management of the Procurement Department.
• Setting up of expectations and reviewing the performance of team and develop their human capacity.
• Negotiate tariffs and conditions (including contracts) with suppliers in conjunction with the Plant Manager or other designated person to secure advantageous terms
• Prepare and Implement sourcing strategies for key spend categories to capture cost savings.
• Identify profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships
• Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries.
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
• Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company.
• Advise user department on new products available in the market for trial.
• Advise user departments on the abnormal consumption of items for the necessary corrective measures to be taken.
• Put measure in place using reliable data and information, to proactively minimize, if not completely avoiding, the impact of unfavorable events (e.g. potential shortages etc.)
• Ensure procurement activities compliance to company policies.
• Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs

• Ensure appropriate documentation are utilized in all procurements to validate basis of purchase and provide audit trail.
• Lead, manage and develop effective professional working relationship with key internal stakeholders to maximize the long-term benefit for the organization.
• Analyze current procurement activities and recommend improvements through more efficient procurement methods.
• Ensure proper maintenance of accurate records and documentation on all purchases.
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Key Deliverables

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management
• Understanding of Supply Chain Management Procedures
• People Person, Good at Networking
• Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills
• Data Analysis
• Superior Organizational Skills
• Mathematics Skills, Good Negotiator
• Financial Analysis Skills,
• Logistics Skills
• Strategic Planning Abilities
• Knowledge of Supply Management Software (Database Management, Inventory Management, Financial Analysis, Point of Sale, Procurement, Project Management, and Enterprise Resource Planning, and General Office Programs)
• Specialized Industry Knowledge, Experience as a Procurement Clerk or Junior Buyer