Job Vacancy For 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

1)   Implement and follow up the Technical Department CAPEX budget
2)   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

1)   Present training needs of personnel in his/her charge to EHS Manager for action
2)   Ensure that personnel work according to procedures and work inspection provided
3)   Prepare operation control and work instructions for the department
4)   Approve records/log sheets etc. for the department
5)   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