Procurement Manager at AT Ghana

Job Summary

The successful candidate will join our team as a Procurement Manager in the Supply Chain Department. Reporting to the Director of Procurement, you will lead the procurement organization to identify cost savings opportunities, execute sourcing strategies, and ensure compliance in the procurement of all items and services required.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Leadership

• Lead the team in all aspects of procurement, including supplier selection, negotiation, and supply management according to procurement policy
• Create, execute, and re-evaluate category strategies aligned to company goals for all areas of significant spending
• Ensure implementation of global supply chain strategies in local operations and represent local operation interests in global strategy creation
• Manage the overall supply base, actively seek market knowledge for existing and new products/services, and shape the supply base for efficiency
• Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers
• Translate commercial strategies into executable procurement concepts, plans, and business models that serve company strategy

Team Management

• Contribute to overall Supply Chain department management and performance as part of the Supply Chain Management team
• Manage the Procurement team and ensure competency development and skills meet job requirements
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and backup of critical functions
• Act as a source of procurement expertise, support, and coach colleagues on complex procurement issues
• Raise awareness and profile of the Procurement function

Operations

• Review procurement recommendations for Purchase Committee decision

Job Details

• Location: Accra, Ghana
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Category: Logistics/Transportation