The Procurement\u00a0Officer\u00a0will be responsible for all procurement activities for\u00a0the Company, including providing advice, assistance and follow-up on procurement, procedures and contracts.<\/p>\n
Job Title: Procurement Officer<\/strong><\/p>\n General Procurement responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To develop, manage and coordinate theprocurement processes\u00a0and to be able to use legally established professional and transparent procurement policies; Advisory Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To serve in an advisory capacity to assist departments in obtaining specifications, quotations, delivery terms and costs and recommend substitute materials where economies can be realized or delivery improved; Monitoring of Supplies<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To investigate qualitative and quantitative discrepancies between goods ordered and goods received; Communication With Suppliers<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To monitor and review progress of contractual agreements. Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in the relevant field.<\/p>\n EDUCATION<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Advanced degrees in Procurement or Purchasing and Supply Chain Management. A first level degree with a relevant combination of professional qualification and experience in related areas may be accepted.<\/p>\n COMPETENCIES\/ SKILLS<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Professionalism Organization\/ Planning<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Proven ability to plan and organize work related activities. Communication<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Must have excellent interpersonal skills. Information Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to use the basic Microsoft Office applications as well as more specialized procurement applications.<\/p>\n Desirable skills<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 An understanding of general engineering, logistics and project management will be desirable. Languages<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 English is the working language of\u00a0the Company. Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Tema<\/p>\n How To Apply\u00a0For The Job<\/strong><\/p>\n Submission of applications:<\/p>\n Please read carefully the following information and send a complete application in English to the following address:<\/p>\n hr.recruitment@jvclimited.com.gh<\/strong><\/p>\n Closing Date:<\/strong>\u00a014 March, 2014<\/p>\n The complete application should include:<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 A detailed CV in English. Submission date:<\/strong><\/p>\n All complete applications must be submitted by 14th March 2014.<\/p>\n Please do not send any supporting documents such as copies of an ID card,educational certificates, evidence of previous professional experience, etc. with your application at this stage. You will be asked to do so if you are called for an interview.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Procurement\u00a0Officer\u00a0will be responsible for all procurement activities for\u00a0the Company, including providing advice, assistance and follow-up on procurement, procedures and contracts. Job Title: Procurement Officer General Procurement responsibilities \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To…..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9973,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[87],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/jobs.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2nO32-35h","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11859"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11859"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11859\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9973"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11859"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11859"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11859"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To analyze procurement requirements and select the most appropriate methods based on the interpretation and assessment of established policies, practices, and experience;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To assist business units in assessing budgets prior to procuring goods and services;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To review procurement requests and provide support and guidance at all stages of the procurement cycle;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To be responsible for the preparation of\u00a0purchase requisitions\u00a0and accurate processing of purchase orders;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To be able to prepare calls for tender and to plan, organize and lead the tender solicitation process, developing bid evaluation criteria and guiding clients on processes involved;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To chair bid evaluation committees,\u00a0ensure\u00a0the integrity of the competitive process, facilitate bidder debriefings, and exercise appropriate judgment and tact while ensuring to protect confidential information;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To analyze, negotiate and prepare contractual agreements, ensuring appropriate terms and conditions are included to protect the interests of JVC (Service, works and supplies);
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To review and approve invoices for payment, resolve any problems that arise, perform post contract evaluations, create and maintain procurement records and generate reports;<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To direct, advice and review specifications for activities that require extensive technical or professional service;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To assist in the selection of appropriate suppliers and\u00a0contractors, to promote good procurement practice with due regard to sustainability, ethical purchasing standards and costing;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To provide advice and guidance to clients on shipping methods and services, risks, and costs for domestic and international shipments, analyses logistical requirements and decides on appropriate methods and services to use, based on standard practices.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To assist the Stores in ensuring the accurate processing of goods received and to monitor adequate in-house inventory movement for book keeping purposes;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To liaise with the Stores to\u00a0ensure\u00a0that inventory quantities are sufficient and order more materials when necessary.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To develop a database of potential suppliers and partners and manage the supplier relations and collaboration effectively;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To contact vendors to obtain availability and product information or to solicit bids; develop requests for quotations; and confer with vendors concerning new products, damaged goods, delayed payments or any related information;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 To maintain sound working relationships with external suppliers and internal stakeholders.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Expert knowledge of purchasing and supply chain management practices and procurement methods.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Expert knowledge of state contracting laws, regulations and procedures.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Knowledge of modern office methods, equipment and practices.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Knowledge of grades, qualities, supply and price trends of commodities.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to work within project time frames and under extreme pressure.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to manage and provide guidance to subordinates.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to present detailed reports of findings and recommendations, both orally and in writing.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, departmental officials and the public.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to develop specifications to describe the type and characteristics of goods and services which will meet the needs of the agency.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 A good understanding of confidentiality, data protection and safe record keeping.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 A working knowledge in French will be an asset.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 A motivation letter in English clearly mentioning the position applied for and with the correct postal address.<\/p>\n