A leading pharmaceutical company in Ghana is seeking a hands-on Senior Procurement Officer. This role involves advising and executing purchasing activities based on user requirements, adhering to policies, procedures, and tools to achieve optimal purchasing results and significant savings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct sourcing and purchasing in alignment with Procurement Policies.
- Define optimal specifications with the business, obtain proposals, and shortlist suppliers.
- Advise internal clients on purchasing and procurement guidelines and procedures.
- Collaborate with Legal and Finance for guidance on terms and fund availability.
- Continuously explore the market for new suppliers and improved procurement options.
- Ensure suppliers adhere to commercial terms and conditions of orders/contracts.
- Review and enhance purchasing techniques and procedures for better efficiency.
- Manage the vendor database, updating supplier information and advising buyers.
- Establish supply agreements and blanket orders as necessary.
- Raise purchase orders upon receipt of approved requests.
- Ensure appropriate quotations are obtained for all purchases.
- Provide internal clients with information for decision-making on purchasing.
- Address situations where terms and conditions are not met.
- Achieve maximum savings from all purchasing decisions.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing and Supply Chain.
- Membership in the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply.
- Minimum of five years’ experience in Procurement and Supply Chain Management.
Location: Accra
Application Process:
Qualified candidates should send their CV to hrm.pool1@ernestchemists.com, indicating the position title in the subject line.
Closing Date: June 30, 2024
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
