Supply Chain Manager

MAXWELL OWUSU

PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST PROCUREMENT MANAGER SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER

Kumasi, Ghana +233 +233********* ************@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/maxwell-owusu-071b419 •

Summary

Experienced Procurement and Supply Chain Manager with 8+ years of success in implementing cost-saving strategies and improving supply chain efficiency. Proven track record in reducing cost by up to15%, and leading teams to achieve up to 20% efficiency improvements. Skilled in inventory, logistics, and supplier relationship management, with a strong commitment to driving business growth through supply chain optimization. Enhance operation by displaying report writing, problem-solving, planning, interpersonal, management, analytical, coordination, organizational skills, decision-making, and adaptability skills. Interested in developing Sustainable Purchasing. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, and ERP systems. Willing to travel and relocate.

Skills

Procurement and Contract Management

Maintenance Management

Project Management

Inventory Management

Written Communication

Supply Chain Management

Process Improvement

Policies and Procedures

Market Research

Supplier Management

Attention to Detail

Negotiation Skills

Budget Control

Cost Reduction Strategies

Team Leadership

Knowledge Acquisition

Experience

Supply Chain and Contract Manager 05/2021 to Current

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital KUMASI GHANA

Oversaw facility supply chain activities including procurement planning, logistics and inventory management

Developed and prepared comprehensive annual procurement plan (Goods, Works and Services), resulting in 15% annual cost savings

Reviewed, design and initiated facility purchasing policies, procedures and materials management strategies with management

Supervised and delegated task to 3 procurement staff to expedite work

Prepared and processed purchase orders for supplier’s payment on equipment and services

ACHIEVEMENT

Led team of 4 on sourcing to achieved 10% cost reduction on procurement projects

Conducted value for money analysis through strategic sourcing on projects equipment, saving 40% of the contract Sum

Prepared weekly and monthly procurement, contract and purchasing operational activities reports for management review

Procurement Contract Manager 09/2020 to 05/2021

Ghana Health Service Kumasi Ashanti

Applied well-developed communication, interpersonal and collaborative skills to build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders/customers

Prepared purchase orders and contracts for approval. Oversaw and maintain inventory levels to meet corporate and personnel requirements

Oversaw and executed procurement plan.

ACHIEVEMENT

Managed purchasing operations for 2 locations

Supervised and trained 4 supply chain staff members

Identified cost-effective vendors and set up favorable contracts, saving 15% in contract management and service expenses

Operations Purchasing Manager 04/2017 to 08/2020

Agogo Presbyterian Hospital Kumasi Ashanti

Handled sourcing, procurement, warehouse management, logistics management, risk management and other supply chain functions to facilitate business operations.

Increased inventory turnover, lessened waste, and maximized customer service by analyzing inventory

Increased supply efficiency by 20% through process improvement design and implementation

Led the implementation of an Electronic Logistics Management Information System (eLMIS), resulting in 100% customer satisfaction

Procurement and Supply Chain Supervisor 01/2011 to 03/2017

Amanet Research Centre Kumasi Ghana

Executed annual procurement and supply chain operations and ensured it in compliance with donor standards

Attended professional procurement event on procurement best practices, including vendor assessment and ethics

Monitored and tracked supplier performance to enforce adherence to quality standards and established timelines.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Implemented process improvements that reduced average purchasing cycle times by 20%

Supervised daily activities and trained 7 employees on safety compliance and warehouse safety

Achieved annual savings of 10% on overall budgets and KPIs (On-Time-Delivery) on procurement and supply chain

Evaluated supplier performance (KPI) and contract scope of work. Prepared, issued, and analysed requests for quotation on (RFQ, RFP and RFI)

Education and Training

Master of Business Administration:

Unicaf University Zambia

Bachelor of Business Administration: Procurement, Supply Chain Management, and Logistics

Christian Service University College Kumasi, Ghana

Certificate Training

Quality Management Service Lead Auditor Training

SAP ERP Essential Training

IOSH Managing Safely Certified

Planning for Monitoring and Evaluation

Diploma in Logistics

Project Management Professional Training (PMP)

Certified Contract and Procurement

Certified Lean Six Sigma

Professional Membership

Chartered Institute of Supply Chain Management-CISCM (Member)

CPD Certifications Training

Continuous Professional Development Training on Supply Chain - 2021

Continuous Professional Development Training on Supply Chain - 2022

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