AngloGold Ashanti Malaria Control Limited (AGAMal) operates Indoor Residual Spraying in Ghana in partership with the Ghana Health Service and funding from the Global Fund. AGAMal has employment opportunities for suitably qualified and experienced professionals to join its management teams as:- Purchasing Purchasing & Supplies Officer

Job Summary

The successful candidate will direct the buying activities for the company and he/she will also be responsible for identifying sources of materials, selecting suppliers, arranging contract, and managing relationships

Key Accountabilities

•  Manage the daily operations to ensure that material and service requirements of the company are met in a timely, efficient, effective and ethical manner
•  Provide oversight of all purchases om compliance with the company's procurement policies and procedures
•  Manage and/or execute all purchases within approved authority guidelines
•  Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of proper materials
•  Request and evaluate bids for parts and services
•  Negotiate agreements with possible vendors
•  Manage and monitor contracts with existing suppliers
•  coordinate other supply functions within the company
•  sources for major or reputable international and local suppliers for the identified items
•  Continuously testing the global market and obtaining current price information which is used as a benchmark for existing supply agreements and future negotiations
•  Preparation of contract documents in respect of approved tenders
•  Preparation of orders status report in respect of all strategies items that have fallen below the stock over for discussion with the end users
•  Provide analysis to increase levels of service at reduced costs
•  Preparation of monthly reports on activities in the section to the Program Director
•  Administers bidding process and contracts for vendors performance/compliance within established limited (e.g. prepare specifications, evaluate bids, recommend vendors, conduct bid meetings, etc.) for the purpose of securing items and/or services within budgets and in compliance with regulatory requirements
•  Maintain purchasing information, files and records (e.g. Requests for Proposal, purchase orders, vendor files, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of documentation and compliance with established policies and regulatory guidelines
•  Serve as liaison with vendors for the purpose of monitoring and consolidation of orders for better management of expenses
•  Perform any other functions as may be determined and assigned from line to time.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Minimum of first degree in a Business related course from a recognized institution
•  Professional qualification in Purchasing and Supply is desirable
•  Experience working in a similar role
•  Ability to understand import/export processes
•  Ability to understand, and help write legally binding contracts
•  Basic understanding of supply chain management and its related components

Personal Attributes

•  Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team
•  Excellent communication (oral  and written) skills
•  Strong negotiation skills
•  Strong time management and planning skills required to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
•  Good computer knowledge

Location: Obuasi

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and eligible persons are to forward their applications to include:-

1. Cover letter describing the applicant's interest in the position and
2. Resume (CV) detailing relevant experience, skills and education to the following address.

The Human Resource Superintendent
AGA Malaria Control Limited
P.O.Box 10,
Obuasi

Or email:

malaria@anglogoldashanti.com.gh

Closing Date: 28 February2013