Officer, Procurement & Contracts Coordinator at KPMG Ghana

Role Summary

The job holder will support implementation of the full range of procurement processes and work with stakeholders to understand their requirements, compile specifications, facilitate vendor selection, negotiate agreements, and administer contracts and purchase orders.

Key Accountabilities

• Design and implement standard operating procedures, systems and policies and ensure compliance to the procurement process
• Manage contracts and service level agreements for the procurement of goods, services, and leases
• Compare bids from vendors and determine contract awards
• Evaluate vendor proposals to ensure that all requirements are met
• Investigate, develop, and promote the use of progressive supply chain tools and technologies to accomplish procurement objectives
• Follow up with relevant government agencies (e.g. Customs, GPHA) to resolve bottlenecks that arise during clearing of goods from the ports
• Develop and foster successful, long-term business relationships and ongoing process improvements with key suppliers
• Ensure suppliers are abreast with all requisite regulatory information and documentation to enhance the smooth flow of the procurement process
• Maintain database regarding vendor performance and quality of product
• Liaise with management and various departments to ensure the smooth running of all parts of the supply chain process and highlight any issues likely to impact operations
• Identify opportunities for operational and procurement process improvement
• Present periodic reports on contracts completed, cost savings, and other metrics to management

Skills & Competency Requirements

• Excellent knowledge of end-to-end supply management processes

Position Details

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