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Procurement and Logistics Manager

Full Time

OVERVIEW

Procurement and Logistics Manager 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 the 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 efficient communication and flow of purchase orders, and 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 procurement 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 a Global level (Africa)
  • Desirable previous experience in government-related projects
  • Degree in a 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

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