ROLE PURPOSE

• The role holder will provide on-going support in the procurement of goods, spare parts, maintenance, repair and operating supplies & commodities supplies and, in the process, ensure value for money while exhibiting a trustworthy attitude and a high level of integrity.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Perform and comply with established Obuasi Site and Africa Business Unit purchasing process, routines, and practices for the Obuasi Mine (Operations);
• Execute established process, standards and procedures for the creation and release of purchase orders to approved vendors.
• Responsible for issuing request for quotations and proposals to qualified vendors based on purchase requisitions assigned, answering queries, bid evaluations, negotiations: preparing approved purchase orders in SAP to the winning Bids.
• Turn around purchase orders within target times and approved budgets
• Carry out all purchase orders transactions in accordance with approved policies, standards, and procedures.
• Conduct market intelligence to establish prices of goods and associated services to aid in effective negotiations.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with vendors and internal user departments of the mine, providing the necessary support and communicating procurement policies, standards, and procedures as appropriate.
• Motivate for the on-time payment of suppliers and to agreed payment terms and conditions.
• Maintain a register of preferred vendors: Monitor and report periodically as directed vendor performance ratings according to approved and agreed performance criteria.
• Monitor and expediate to ensure delayed orders are progressed and delivered on time and in expected state or condition of suppliers.
• Resolve all vendor complains and escalate all dispute to his or her supervisor.
• Support AGAG’S supplier development and local procurement policies and strategies.
• Apply the right tools and documentation as designed to drive the workflow between Materials Planning, the Warehouse, Planned Maintenance, Engineering, Operations and Other Support Departments in meeting their requirements.
• Personal development plan and training in purchasing processes and best practices in SAP ERP system applications.
• Work with and demonstrate understanding of Purchasing Models and systems as designed for critical and routine procurement requirements that are reviewed and driven through SAP.
• Collect and interpret data to a high standard of quality assurance and control.
• Objective assessments and interpretation of SAP purchasing reports and recommendations.
• Monitor and improve PR-PO cycle times to meet internal KPI targets.
• Conclusions supported with accurate information and analysis and output/reports to your supervisor.
• Validate vendor registration data.
• Work on monthly data and records of spend and savings in your category.
• Work on Vendor delivery, price and quality performance report.
• Compliance with MINCOM Local Procurement Plans.
• Assess risks for all tasks and ensure they are controlled before and during task execution.
• Report all incidents and ensure they have been investigated and corrective actions completed on time.
• Act on all corrective actions assigned to you or under your jurisdiction and ensure timely completion.
• Adhere to site’s Environmental Management Plan

Qualification Required & Experience

• Minimum of Higher National Diploma in Procurement & Supply Chain, Engineering
• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement & Supply Chain, Engineering, Economics, Commerce or Supply chain management will be an advantage

Experience

• Minimum of at least three (3) years’ experience working in a supply chain environment
• A working knowledge of goods, procurement in mining, oil & Gas or Heavy Industrial Equipment operation.
• Familiarity with SAP ERP System or equivalent ERP application is a requirement

Location: Obuasi

How To Apply For The Job

To submit your application, click on the link below and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.

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Closing Date: 13 October, 2025