Head of Procurement - Development Bank Ghana

Job Purpose

The Head, Procurement provides strategic leadership and oversight for the Bank's procurement function, ensuring the efficient, transparent and compliant acquisition of goods, works, services and consulting assignments. The role is responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies, governance frameworks, policies and systems that deliver value for money, mitigate risk, support operational excellence and align procurement activities with DBG's strategic objectives, regulatory requirements, and development mandate

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of DBG's procurement strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, approved budgets and regulatory requirements
• Establish and oversee procurement governance frameworks, policies, procedures, controls and operating standards that promote transparency, accountability and value for money
• Provide strategic oversight of the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, including planning, sourcing, tendering and contract negotiation, supplier management and performance evaluation
• Oversee the preparation and implementation of the Bank's annual procurement plan and ensure effective demand forecasting and procurement prioritization across all departments
• Lead negotiations and provide executive oversight for high-value and complex contracts to secure optimal commercial, legal and operational outcomes for the Bank
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers, consultants, development partners, regulators, and other key stakeholders to enhance service delivery and institutional effectiveness
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, DBG's policies, governance requirements and donor-funded procurement standards where applicable
• Identify, assess and mitigate procurement and contract management risks, including financial, operational, legal, reputation and supply chain risks
• Drive procurement transformation initiatives include process automation, digitalization, cost optimization, sustainability and continuous improvement programmes
• Provide procurement performance reporting and strategic advice to Executive Management, Management committee and the Board on procurement matters, supplier performance, contract exposure and procurement risks
• Lead procurement audits, compliance reviews and governance assessments, ensuring timely implementation of recommendations and corrective actions
• Build and develop a high-performing procurement team through effective leadership, coaching, performance management and succession planning

Qualification Required & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Finance, Law or a related discipline
• Master's degree in Procurement Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance or a related field is an advantage
• Minimum of 12 years relevant experience in procurement, supply chain management, strategic sourcing, contract management, or a related field, with at least 5 years in a senior management role
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing procurement strategies, governance frameworks, and procurement transformation initiatives
• Strong experience in contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, procurement planning and procurement risk management
• Sound understanding of procurement legislation, contract law, governance requirements and best procurement practices
• Experience in engaging executive management, regulators, auditors, development partners and external stakeholders
• Experience within financial services, development finance, public sector procurement or multinational environments will be an advantage

Key Capabilities

• Strong strategic procurement and supply chain management expertise
• Sound knowledge of procurement governance, contract management and regulatory compliance
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to balance cost, quality, risk and operational requirements
• Excellent contract negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Strong leadership, people management and coaching skills
• Excellent report writing, presentation and communication skills
• High levels of integrity, accountability, discretion and professional judgment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a dynamic environment
• Strong proficiency in procurement technologies and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems

Location: Accra

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