Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences Purchasing/Procurement Jobs in Accra
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Position: Procurement Officer – Senior Assistant Registrar
Under the Executive Secretary, the Procurement Officer oversees purchasing activities and ensures that purchasing items are both cost-effective and of high quality. He/she evaluates suppliers, products and services, negotiates contracts, maintains positive supplier relations and ensures that purchases are cost-effective and of high quality.
Scope of Work
- Prepare annual procurement plan, embodying a detailed list of anticipated purchases and regularly updates the plan;
- Prepare tender for goods, works and services within the approved threshold;
- Keep suppliers’ database register;
- Prepare request for proposals and advertisements for consultancy services;
- Undertake bid opening and evaluate submissions for goods, works and services;
- Monitor the procurement processes of projects to ensure conformity with the established procedures;
- Prepare quarterly procurement status report;
- Serve as Secretary to the Academy’s Entity Tender Committee; and
- Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Honorary Secretary or the Executive Secretary.
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Qualification Required & Experience
- Candidates should hold a good first degree and a Master’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, purchasing management or a related field of study.
- Candidates should have at least five (5) years post-qualification experience in procurement.
Qualities
- Should have an analytical mind and keep up with product and service trends;
- Possess a strong understanding of local and global market trends, procurement strategies organisational objectives and supplier capabilities to ensure success;
- Communicate the value of strategic sourcing and procurement to key suppliers and develop and maintain relationships with suppliers;
- Evaluate existing procurement policies and procedures and update them when necessary;
- Work with key procurement software and systems;
- Must have strong negotiation skills; and
- Must be computer literate.
Tenure
Performance-based promotion or until the incumbent reaches the compulsory retirement age of 60 years.
Remuneration: The salary attached to the position is equivalent to that of a Senior Assistant Registrar in a public university in Ghana.
Location: Accra
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