Highlights:

Skills:Procurement, Sourcing, Administration, Operations, Contracting

Goal:To advance into a senior leadership position in Global Procurement and Supply Chain Management where I can leverage my expertise in cross-cultural operations and regional sourcing to drive operational excellence and strategic value. I aim to: Lead large-scale procurement transformations and optimize supply chain operations across multiple regions Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies that deliver cost savings while ensuring sustainable business practices Build and mentor high-performing teams across diverse cultural contexts Drive digital transformation initiatives in procurement and vendor management processes Expand my expertise in strategic sourcing and contract management to support organizational growth My immediate focus is on: Pursuing relevant professional certifications in procurement and supply chain management Strengthening my expertise in sustainable sourcing practices Developing deeper knowledge of digital procurement tools and technologies Expanding my leadership capabilities in managing global teams Building expertise in strategic supplier relationship management

Sourcing Specialist II (Africa Region) 04/2023 - current
Compassion International, Accra, Greater Accra Ghana
Industry: NGO
Supporting all Compassion International offices in Africa region, that is, Togo, Ghana, Burkina Faso, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Ethiopia, Uganda, Rwanda and Zambia with sourcing needs related to building operations and managing the organization's real estate within the region.
• Procures supplies, materials, and services for the national offices in Africa region (AFR). • Sources for a goods and services from vendors, being mindful of sales, promotional campaigns, and other opportunities to secure competitive prices. • Monitors the quality and timeliness of items supplied and follows-up with vendors to ensure timely delivery. • Communicates the status of orders with internal customers. • Negotiates with suppliers, service providers, real estate agents for competitive services for the ROBO and national offices in Africa. • Manages leases and contracts related to building operations in Africa region. • Manages the real estate of Compassion international in Africa both leased and owned facilities. • Works with legal, risk, insurance, operations, security teams.--
Administrative Assistant III 10/2021 - 04/2023
Compassion International, Accra, Greater Accra Ghana
Industry: NGO
Collaborates with team mates to perform high level administrative work that directly advance operations of the business support department.
• Manages projects assigned by Supervisor and Senior Manager of Business support. • Compiled monthly reports for the department. • Resolved vendor-related problems regarding specifications, timing, quality, quantity, and delivery. • Conducts quality-check of the supplier's products to ensure they comply with specifications and meet the national office standards. • Negotiates prices and delivery conditions, drafts service level agreements (SLAs) with vendors to control price changes. • Reviews purchase order claims for conformance to company policy, discussing defects and delivery problems and negotiating refunds.--
Administrative Officer 08/2019 - 10/2021
Akuaba Limited and Akuaba Estates,, Accra, Greater Accra Ghana
Industry: Manufacturing and Real Estate
Results-driven Administrative Professional with proven expertise in office management, document handling, and executive support. Skilled in coordinating complex operational tasks, managing communications, and implementing efficient administrative systems. Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information, improve office productivity, and provide outstanding support to team members and stakeholders
• Researched potential vendors, compared and evaluated offers from suppliers, negotiated contract terms of agreement and pricing, tracked orders and ensured timely delivery of purchased products. • Ensured the company fulfilled its statutory obligations such as payment of business operating permit, property rate among others. • Reviewed business plans, letters, proposals. • Prepared land lease documents, rent documents and NDAs. • Worked with the accountants on local and foreign bank transactions on all company accounts. • Worked with company lawyers in drafting legal documents. • Prepared and distributed letters to the residents of Akuaba Estates for payment of service charges. • Acted as intermediary between the company and its lawyers, surveyors, artisans. • Assisted the managing director in decision making and coordinating activities between management and staff.--

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. 10/2012 - 07/2016
Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Economics
Minor:Geography
Studied Economics as major. International trade, Macro and micro economics, etc

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