Officer Procurement

Role Details

Abosso Goldfields Limited is currently seeking an Procurement Officer to join their Supply Chain department.

Reporting to the Supply Chain Coordinator, he/she will utilize his/her acquired skills and knowledge to oversee the procurement Area, the successful incumbent will be responsible for the timeous placement of purchase orders for materials/resources in an efficient and cost effective manner to enhance productivity in accordance with laid down rules, procedures and regulations to achieve set targets.

About the role:

• Ensure strict compliance to Gold Fields Supply Chain Management Policy and Procedure manual and work ethics
• Source quotations from registered potential suppliers/vendors and liaise with them to ensure that enquiries/orders are acknowledged
• Selects right bidder based on cost to Company, efficiency of supplier and quality of goods and services to be supplied
• Ensures that suppliers/vendors deliver goods or services within the prescribed time period
• Scrutinize all enquiries and purchase requisitions to ensure correct specifications
• Expedite all local and foreign purchases, reagents, lubricants and safety items
• Liaise with Gold Fields freight forwarders to fast track movement of cargo delivery
• Review pre-payment for authorization for both local and foreign suppliers

About you:

• Tertiary qualification in Purchasing and Supply or related field
• Minimum of five (5) years` professional experience in Supply Chain, Procurement and Logistics Management preferably in the Mining or extractive industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and SAP
• Proactive, Self-motivated and able to work for long hours to obtain required results
• Extensive knowledge in applicable Supply Chain Management Regulations and Code of Practice
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills as well as the ability to interact with people of diverse cultures and levels
• Medical fitness for the position and environment
• Must possess a valid Ghanaian driver’s license