We require a confident leader to manage the procurement of materials to facilitate operations and production of GCGLs newspapers to enable the company realize its business objectives within the framework of strategy, budget and company policies and work procedure.

The successful applicant will be required to track the local macro-economic indicators to ensure the company takes maximum advantage and must be abreast of the world economic outlook and trends in the newspaper industry particularly as to how they would impact on GCGL's business to be able to recommend and advise on overseas procurement to the advantage of the company.

Key Accountabilities

•   Source for raw materials and capital items and services ensuring that GCGL obtains best value for money for its purchases
•   Recommend and abide by GCGL's inventory policy, ensuring availability of raw materials for production whilst maximising working capital
•   Ensure timely and efficient clearing of materials at the port and ensure minimal demurrage charges
•   Responsible for recommending reviews of GCGL's procurement procedures and ensure compliance by line management to protect the interest of the company.

Skills / Competencies required

•   Strong business awareness and analytical skills
•   Strong numeracy skills
•   Strong customer centred orientation
•   Highly motivated with strong drive and ability to exert positive influence to achieve key deliverables
•   Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills
•   Strong computer literacy skills
•   Strong leadership and negotiation skills

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics or Mathematics
•   Membership of the Institute of Purchasing and Supply / Supply Chain Management Institute
•   5 Years relevant experience in the Paper industry

Desirable

•   Working knowledge of the media industry

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

If you wish to apply, please send a detailed CV together with a covering letter and contact telephone to

The Director,
HR & Administration
Graphic Communications Group Ltd
P.O. BOX GP 742
Accra

Alternatively, you may email your application to the HR Operations Manager at:

kathryn.parry@graphic.com.gh

Closing Date: 01 November, 2013