Procurement Manager At Ghacem Limited

Ghacem Limited, the largest cement supplier in Ghana and a subsidiary of HeidelbergCement, the global market leader in aggregates, cement, concrete and other downstream activities, invites applications from suitable persons for the post of Procurement Manager.
Responsibilities

• Responsible for the Management of the Procurement Department
• Implement and follow up the Technical Department CAPEX budget
• Lead and be responsible for the Procurement Department's adequate competencies, motivation and organisations. Ensure that applicable policies and agreements with staff are implemented and followed
• Prepare invitation to tenders and manage the tendering process to arrive at a selection of competitive bidder(s) and maintenance of contract database
• Negotiate with vendors for supply of goods and services agreements
• Prepare and update procurement procedures guide manual for the department
• Liaise with user department for the specific need to ensure appropriate budget estimate for setting of inventory and stock levels
• Monitor the performance of suppliers with the view of developing them
• Certify invoice for services rendered by suppliers, contractors and service providers to ensure that payments conform with prevailing tariffs and charges agreed by Ghacem
• Interact with Tema & Takoradi brances to establish a supply network for inter-branch stock movements
• Approval of requisitions for the generation of LPO's/OPO in the Maintenance/Procurement Software Certify Local Purchase Orders (LPO) before final approval by WM/FAM/HRD/MD/CD/SCAD
• Generates Overseas Purchase Orders (LPO) amd email to SCANCEM for proforma invoice and hence place orders
• Advise user departments on the abnormal consumption of items for the necessary corrective measures to be taken
• Setting of annual goals for staff in the Procurement department and develop their human capacity
• Adviser user department on new products available in the market for trial
• Identify training needs and assess the competency of personnel in his/her charge
• Present training needs of personnel in his/her charge to EHS Manager for action
• Ensure that personnel work according to procedures and work inspection provided
• Prepare operation control and work instructions for the department
• Approve records/log sheets etc. for the department
• Implement EHS Management Systems (EMS/OHSMS) in the department
  

Qualification Required & Experience

• Education: BSc. Mechanical/Electrical and Plant Engineering, Degree in Purchasing and Supply or Qualification in Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) (UK), or its equivalent
• Specific knowledge: Knowledge in Maintenance/Procurement software
• Contract Administration and Management, good computer knowledge, possess excellent negotiating skills, display organizational commitment, high integrity and objectivity
• Business understanding: Understanding of the Ghanaian and global business environment
• Experience: Ten(10)years relevant professional experience with five (5) years in managerial position
• Working in Procurement environment is relevant
  

Location: Accra
How To Apply For The Job
Applicants should send their applications including their Curriculum Vitae (CV), to:
hr.dept@ghacem.com
Closing Date: 15 July, 2013
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