An international mining exploration and production is hiring a proactive Purchasing Manager to help with their operations in Ghana.
Purchasing Manager Profiles
- The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for organizing and supervising purchasing functions of the company;
- Managing daily activities in purchasing to include day to day and capital projects purchases;
- Managing contracts including administering, negotiating, reviewing, renewing, filing, and evaluating for availability, price, term, and quality of products.
- Coordinating bid process and ensuring compliance with procurement conflict of interest policies and regulations.
Purchasing Manager Duties
- Manage Purchase Orders for materials, equipment and spare parts.
- Manage customs clearance, warehousing and transportation of orders in Ghana
- Manage contacts with company’s suppliers to ensure best prices, negotiate supplier agreements and contracts;
- Maintain relationships with all business stakeholders;
- Create strategies to cut costs, minimize risks and meet company objectives;
Perform other duties on as needed basis.
- Purchasing Manager Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Studies, or related field.
- A minimum of 3 years working experience in a similar role in a multi-union environment
- Experience within the mining industry is preferred
REQUIREMENTS
- Strong negotiating skills and a positive attitude
- Understanding of procurement principles and best practices
- Knowledge of equipment, materials and equipment for the geological and mining industry is preferred.
- Knowledge of suppliers and markets for materials, equipment and spare parts in Ghana.
- Understanding of logistics and transportation requirements in Ghana
- Effective communication skills, including writing, speaking and interpersonal communication;
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
- Attention to detail and punctuality;
- Stress management and time management skills;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic knowledge of ERP Systems;
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
- Knowledge of Russian is preferred.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply please send CVs to logspjkt@gmail.com
CLOSING DATE : August 31, 2021
