Procurement Officer – Senior Assistant Registrar at Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS)

We have started building our professional LinkedIn page. Follow Company: Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) Location: Ghana State: Ghana Job type: Full-Time Job category: Logistics/Transportation Jobs in Ghana No views yet Job Description Objectives of the Ghana Academy The Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) was established by an Act of Parliament in 1959, to encourage the creation, acquisition, dissemination, and utilization of knowledge for national development. It is made up of Fellows who have distinguished themselves in the Arts and Sciences and is led by a Council consisting of a President, Vice-Presidents, an Honorary Secretary and other elected members. The Academy’s work is administered through a Secretariat consisting of the Executive Secretary and other administrative, secretarial and clerical staff. The Executive Secretary is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Academy under the Honorary Secretary, and drives the strategic plan and other policy directives under the general guidance of the Council. Position: Procurement Officer – Senior Assistant Registrar Under the Executive Secretary, the Procurement Officer oversees purchasing activities and ensures that purchasing items are both cost-effective and of high quality. He/she evaluates suppliers, products and services, negotiates contracts, maintains positive supplier relations and ensures that purchases are cost-effective and of high quality. Scope of Work

• Prepare annual procurement plan, embodying a detailed list of anticipated purchases and regularly updates the plan;

• Prepare tender for goods, works and services within the approved threshold;

• Keep suppliers’ database register;

• Prepare request for proposals and advertisements for consultancy services;

• Undertake bid opening and evaluate submissions for goods, works and services;

• Monitor the procurement processes of projects to ensure conformity with the established procedures;

• Prepare quarterly procurement status report;

• Serve as Secretary to the Academy’s Entity Tender Committee; and

• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Honorary Secretary or the Executive Secretary.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Candidates should hold a good first degree and a Master’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, purchasing management or a related field of study.

• Candidates should have at least five (5) years post-qualification experience in procurement.

Qualities

• Should have an analytical mind and keep up with product and service trends;

• Possess a strong understanding of local and global market trends, procurement strategies organisational objectives and supplier capabilities to ensure success;

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