{World Vision International,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Nov-2012};

World Vision International is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. For two decades, World Vision has been working with urban and rural communities in all the 10 regions of Ghana to improve provision of water, promote sanitation and hygiene practices and quality education, particularly at the basic level, enhance food security and respond to disasters.

Description Of Job

Use your experience in Procurement or Commodity buying experience to be part of a leading organisation dedicated to improving the lives of children living in poverty.

World Vision (WV) is a global network of people committed to enhance the well-being of children everywhere by empowering families and communities to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice.

This is a new position created towards supporting global procurement in West Africa. The successful candidate must have the appropriate knowledge and business acumen to grow into a strategic procurement level, although he/she will have to execute his/her own transactional data. This is a senior position within the realm of procurement.

The Global Procurement Office Commodity Buyer will be responsible for facilitating a cross functional team/s to optimise total cost of ownership for a specific group of commodities. The incumbent will be facilitating agreement on functional specifications, finding suppliers, negotiating terms, purchasing the goods of service, follow through on the payment process, and measure and report on the relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

With a proven track record in a fast paced, complex and ideally global organisation, you will have a desire, motivated by your Christian faith, to help others and model ethics in line with the Christian faith, to help others and model ethics in line with the Christian foundations and ethos of the organisation

Some Responsibilities include:

•  Facilitates cross functional team(s), to optimise the value that strategic procurement can bring
•  Supports internal customers/clients in their procurement needs
•  Defines and implements procurement strategies for global, regional and local implementation for specified commodities
•  Manages supplier relationships and performance
•  Provides management activity reports on a monthly basis

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Excellent planning/prioritisation skills
•  Vocational or professional society membership membership {e.g. Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, (CIPS) or equivalents
•  Ability to multitask and maintain by adapting to change
•  Ability to interact, influence and persuade with all organisational levels and demonstrate a professional presence
•  Demonstrate risk and financial modelling skills
•  Ability to interpret and utilise key financial data
•  Proficiency with Procurement systems and sourcing tools/processes
•  Keen customer focus on internal/external stakeholders
•  Good communication Skills in English and French

Could you fulfill this vital, challenging and rewarding role and be part of this life-enriching experience?

How To Apply For The Job

For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org. World Vision is an equal opportunity employer

Closing Date: 31 October 2012

{Amber Hotel Accra Airport,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Oct-2012};

Amber Hotel Accra is the Group’s latest hotel to be opening in Accra by the 1st December 2012. The 201 roomed property; located just 5 minutes from the airport; is a recently constructed spectacle whose superstructure is the epitome of modern architectural design complemented by a contemporary interior that exudes style, elegance and comfort pitched to suit the modern discerning guest and business traveler.

People Recruitment Impetus
We are looking for seasoned Hoteliers across all functions and levels who are up for the challenge of making a reality and life-long success of this Hotel which will permanently change the landscape of ACCRA.

•  Do you have the right qualifications?
•  Do you have a decipherable passion for Hoteling?
•  Have you got international hotel exposure?
•  Are you currently working in a Hotel and believe you have what it takes?

If so; you might just be part of the dream team that will give a new meaning to Hoteling for our envisaged Local and International Guests.

How To Apply For The Job

For consideration, email a detailed CV and COVER LETTER no later than 11 October 2012 to:

amber-recruitment@africansunhotels.com

Closing Date: 11 October, 2012

Please insert Position Number & Position Title in Subject Field

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2012};

Description Of Job

Responsible to the operations manager

•  Liaise between Company and Client.
•  Dispatch and Receipt of company goods & equipment in accordance with Project procedures.
•  Liaise with offshore and onshore site teams to ensure that Company goods and personnel movements are completed on schedule.
•  Liaise between Vendors, Subcontractors and the Purchasing Department to ensure that all have a full understanding of the back-up documentation required for purchase orders.
•  Maintain close communications with respective HR departments to facilitate effective movement of personnel
•  Shall be in charge of purchasing and supply.
•  Maintain awareness of, and compliance with, the Management System procedures which directly affect the work undertaken.
•  Shall be in charge of supplies to the rig and other related responsibilities within the company in accordance with laid down policies and procedures.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Must have a good knowledge  in supply chain
•  Must have a very strong Negotiation skill
•  Must have knowledge in Contract management
•  Should have good Performance management skills
•  Good communication and supervisory skills.
•  Must be able to work under pressure and with little or no supervision.
•  Must be a computer literate.

How To Apply For The Job

send your application and CV including relevant documents to

sea.apply@gmail.com

Closing Date: 13 September, 2012

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2012};

A leading Oil & Gas Company is looking for qualified candidates for the above position based in Accra.

Main Responsibilities:

•  To prepare and compile contractual and commercial sections of the tender package
•  Writing contracts requirements in conformity with all applicable laws and in compliance with Company Procurement Policies & Procedures
•  To prepare ITT and send them to the selected companies
•  To liaise for the purchasing and contracting activities with other Company’s Departments
•  To conduct commercial evaluations and finalise all contractual terms and conditions to award Contracts for goods and services
•  To negotiate with suppliers for technical, commercial and contractual aspects
•  To issue Purchasing Orders once the vendor has been selected and file them with the summary of the tendering process

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Law or related technical fields, with minimum of 2-3 years contracts experience in the up-stream process and oil & gas projects of which at least 1 year on medium/high complexity contracts
•  Good negotiation skill
•  Good degree of computer literacy in Microsoft Office programmes
•  Good command of both written and spoken

Role characteristics:

Initiative, proactive, ability to work effectively with people from multiple cultures and backgrounds. Positive attitude, work under constant pressure to meet deadlines and time constraints. Good communication skills

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified candidates should submit their recent CV and covering letter to:

Eni Ghana Exploration & Production
c/o HR Dept, UNA Home, 12 Airport By-pass Road, Airport Residential Area

PMB KA 185
Accra-Ghana

Closing Date: 31 August, 2012

{Devtraco Ltd,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2012};

A reputable Real Estate Development organization is inviting applications to fill the above vacancy.

To report directly to Director of Finance and directly supervises storekeepers.

Job Purpose:
To handle a wide variety of procurement and administrative duties related to estates development, maintenance, repair, operating and capital equipment purchases, contracting services and contracts administration.

Responsibilities:

•  To Manage and facilitate all facets of supply management activities between division business division business units and their suppliers
•  To implement sourcing strategies to support corporate and divisional objectives, providing the company competitive advantage in the areas of materials, supplies, and services
•  To locate, analyze, and develop a consolidated supplier base to meet current and future materials needs of the company
•  To manage suppliers, cost, quality and delivery performance
•  To drive continuous improvement in all aspects of the procurement process
•  To manage and optimize supplier performance, including continuous improvement, innovations, obsolescence and reduction in total cost of ownership
•  To ensure that adequate stock levels are maintained
•  To ensure that store items are will arranged and records kept up to date with store items binned
•  To undertake periodic stock-taking to identify slow and obsolete stocks and recommend to Management on steps to take to address slow and obsolete stocks
•  To perform any other duties that may be assigned from time-to-time

Minimum Education and Experience:

•  Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Management or its equivalent plus 3 years working experience in relevant environment
•  HND in Purchasing & Supplies plus 5 years working experience in relevant environment
•  Membership of a professional body such as Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply, MCIPS (UK) etc. would be an added advantage

Technical Skills/Knowledge:

•  Knowledge of procurement methods and procedures of a large scale centralised purchasing function including buying, quality assurance, contract administration and contract law
•  Outstanding interpersonal, cross cultural skills
•  Ability to work under stress and little or no supervision
•  Computer literate and proficient in standard office computer applications

Managerial Skills/Knowledge:

•  Ability to interpret and make decisions in accordance with rules, regulations, and policies governing the purchase and contracting of materials and services for the company
•  Ability to keep records and prepare reports

How To Apply For The Job

Please send your CV and application letter to the address below:

The Human Resource Director
P. O. Box AN 12284
Accra-North

Or mail to: devtracoltd@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 23 August, 2012

{Koforidua Polytechnic,Koforidua,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2012};

Qualification Required & Experience

The suitable candidate must have the following qualities:

•  A minimum of Master’s Degree in Procurement Management. A Professional Qualification in Procurement would be an added advantage
•  Must have at least ten (10) years post-qualification experience in a senior management position in the field of Procurement in tertiary education, industry, or any relevant public service OR
•  Must have served as a Senior Assistant Procurement Officer for at least four (4) years in a tertiary institution
•  Must be computer literate

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should collect Application Forms from the Human Resource Department and return them by the close of business on Friday 31st August, 2012 to:

The Registrar
Koforidua Polytechnic
P. O. Box KF 981
Koforidua

Closing Date: 31 August, 2012

Alternatively, applicants may download Application Forms from the Polytechnic’s website (www.koforiduapoly.edu.gh)