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SKILLS
• Communication Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Adaptability
• Time Management
• Attention to Detail
• Integrity and Ethics
• Decision-Making
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Networking
• Resilience
• Tech savvy
• Leadership
• Cultural Sensitivity
EDUCATION
Ghana Institute of Management and
Public Administration, Accra
BSc, Human Resource Management.
[August 2013 to September 2017]
Oda Senior High School
West Africa Senior School
Certificate Examination in Business
[November 2008 to May 2012]
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A seasoned procurement officer with six years of diverse and impactful experience in the field who is committed to efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and excellence in procurement practices. Currently serving as a Procurement Lead at Eliza Travel and Tour, I excel at vendor relationship management, ensuring top-notch services at competitive prices. My passion for precision and excellence helped enhance patient care at Barnor Memorial Hospital at the height of the pandemic. At Lincoln Community School, where I started my logistical prowess and financial acumen, I contributed to a 20% annual budget savings. WORK HISTORY
ELIZA TRAVEL AND TOUR – Procurement Lead
August 2022 - Current
Summary Responsibilities:
• Identify and evaluate suppliers and service providers, negotiate contracts, and manage vendor relationships to ensure quality services at competitive prices. Maintain accurate records of procurement activities, including contracts, purchase orders, and invoices.
• Monitor and control procurement budgets, ensuring that expenses are within the allocated budget while maintaining service quality. Keep track of travel-related inventory, such as tickets, hotel bookings, and transportation services as well as logistics for local travels.
• Ensure that all procurement activities adhere to company policies and relevant regulations, including compliance with travel industry standards and safety regulations.
• Continuously seek out new suppliers, products, and services that can enhance the agency's offerings or reduce costs. Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers to secure the best possible deals and discounts, improving the agency's profitability.
Achievement
- Assisted in budget planning by providing insights into expected procurement costs and trends in pricing for both local and international travels as well as initiatives and campaigns.
- Implemented a new procurement software and technology that streamlined processes, tracked expenses, and improved efficiency. This reflected in a 20% annual saving in our expenditure.
- This earned Eliza the Digital Enabled Travel Agency of the Year at the Ghana Information and Technology Awards (GITTA). BARNOR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL – Inventory Office (Procurement and Med- Store Department)
January 2021 – August 2022
• Craft precise and well-detailed purchase orders, ensuring they align perfectly with the hospital's needs. This involves a keen understanding of
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LANGUAGES
English, Twi, Ga,
REFERENCES
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medical supplies and equipment, as accuracy here directly impacts patient care.
• Receiving and inspecting incoming stocks to ensure quality and patient safety. As the first line of defence, I was responsible for ensuring that the supplies we receive meet the highest medical standards.
• Execute regular and thorough stock counts, ensures that we maintain optimal stock levels to meet patient demands, avoiding shortages or overstocking that can impact patient care.
• Custodian of our inventory records, maintaining them in real-time to ensures that every item in our inventory is accounted for accurately, guaranteeing that our healthcare professionals have what they need when they need it.
Achievement
- I uncovered and fixed some discrepancies between the physical counts of our medical supplies and the computerized records.
- Led the migration of paper-based procurement to digital platform updating all the records of vendors, status. This improved efficiency and time spent from vendor registration to supplies and payment.. LINCOLN COMMUNITY SCHOOL – National Service Personnel
(Procurement Officer)
November 2017 - September 2018
Summary Responsibilities:
• The logistical backbone of the school delivering materials and fulfilling standard requests to offices and classrooms upon request, ensuring that our educational environment operates without interruption.
• Ensure financial prudence by submitting comprehensive documentation of purchases to the finance department, facilitating accurate and timely payments to suppliers.
• Conduct stock counting and replenishment duties in our inventory room. Periodic stock-taking exercises to guarantee up-to-date reports on stock availability, facilitating timely decision-making.
• Point of contact for supplier inquiries, promptly addressing order changes or cancellations. Your thorough examination of requisition orders ensures precision in every procurement transaction.
• Play a pivotal role in preparing school property for auction and meticulously maintain records of sold goods, contributing to the school's fiscal sustainability.
Achievement
- Ensure that Lincoln Community School operated smoothly, with the best resources available to support our students' learning journey.
- I developed an excel tool for an efficient requisition process, ensuring that the school's inventory needs are met promptly and effectively, contributing to a seamless learning environment.
- Together with team within the Function operating more efficiently we were able to save the school 20% of its annual budget.