SENIOR PROCUREMENT OFFICER

JOB TITLE: Senior Procurement Officer

REPORTS TO: General Manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Procurement Planning and Strategy Development

• Develop, review, and implement procurement plans in alignment with company objectives.
• Work closely with departmental heads to forecast procurement needs and ensure timely supply of required goods and services.
• Analyze market trends and supplier data to identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.

• Sourcing and Supplier Management

• Identify, assess, and pre-qualify suppliers to build a robust vendor base.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure high standards of service, delivery, and compliance.
• Organize periodic supplier evaluations to monitor performance, competitiveness, and reliability.

• Tendering and Contracting

• Prepare bidding documents and manage competitive tendering processes in line with procurement guidelines.
• Lead negotiation processes to secure favorable terms and conditions.
• Draft and review supplier contracts, ensuring legal and policy compliance.

• Purchasing and Order Management

• Raise purchase requisitions and process purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Track and follow up on deliveries to ensure completeness and timeliness.
• Liaise with the finance team for prompt processing of payments to suppliers.

• Inventory and Logistics Coordination

• Work with the Administrative team to manage stock levels and reduce waste.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure goods received are in line with expectations.
• Ensure proper documentation and recording of goods received.

• Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure all procurement activities comply with internal policies and external legal/regulatory requirements.
• Monitor procurement risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Maintain up-to-date procurement records for audit and reporting purposes.

• Reporting and Performance Monitoring

• Generate periodic procurement reports for management decision-making.
• Monitor procurement KPIs such as cost savings, supplier performance, and contract delivery timelines.
• Identify and report challenges or inefficiencies in procurement processes.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A relevant professional certification such as CIPS, CSCP, CA, Part 2 ACCA or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Certification in Procurement or Supply Chain Management.
• Minimum of 7 years post-qualification experience in procurement, preferably within a corporate setting.
• Strong knowledge of procurement laws, regulations, and standards in Ghana.
• Experience in ERP or e-procurement systems is a must.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in procurement records and reports.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

MODE OF APPLICATION

• Interested applicants may submit applications and curriculum vitae to the underlisted email address by September 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM
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• Subject line for your application should be the job title as advertised.
• Kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.