University of Ghana Enterprises Ltd seeks to recruit a detailed oriented team player for the position of PROCUREMENT OFFICER.
Key Responsibilities and Task:
- Estimate and establish cost parameters and budgets for purchases
- Create and maintain good relationships with vendors/suppliers
- Make professional decisions in a fast-paced environment
- Maintain records of purchases, pricing, and other important data
- Review and analyse all vendors/suppliers, supply, and price options
- Develop plans for purchasing equipment, services, and supplies
Handle the procurement process to ensure a timely supply of goods and service
Inspect goods received to ensure their quality and quantity and approved acceptance,
- Approve the delivery of items in the storeroom through the internal waybill
- Negotiate the best deal for pricing and supply contracts
- Ensure that the products and supplies are high quality
- Maintain and update a list of suppliers and their qualifications, delivery times, and potential future development
- Work with team members and managers to complete duties as needed
- Any other business assigned by the Chief Executive Office
Qualification and Skills Required
First degree in Administration, Supply Chain Management or Business Management
- Solid knowledge and understanding of procurement law, processes, policy and systems
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Procurement Officer
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)
- Ability to analyse problems and strategize for better solutions
- Ability to negotiate, establish and administer contracts
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
- Accurate and attention to detail
Qualified applicants are to submit an application letter, current CV and copies of relevant certificates to info@ugel.ug.edu.gh on or before Friday 6th November, 2020. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Successful applicant should be ready to start work on 4th January 2021.
