Procurement Manager

About Lead For Ghana

Lead For Ghana is a network of solution-driven leaders expanding educational opportunities to all children in Ghana. We are a Ghanaian not-for-profit social enterprise powered by our resolute belief that education is the most powerful solution to all societal problems and the medium to provide equal opportunities. With this conviction, we devote our people, resources, and ideas to ensure an excellent education for all children in Ghana.

We are currently in search of an impassioned individual who shares our vision and mission and aligns with our core beliefs: Responsibility is Mutual, Innovation is Simple, and Impossible is Nothing. These values are the pillars of our culture, driving our long-term success and sustainability, and form a crucial part of our team member selection process.

Position Summary

The Procurement Manager will play an essential role in overseeing the purchasing operations of the organization. They will manage supplier relations, negotiate deals, oversee the purchase of goods and services, and ensure efficient, cost-effective procurement processes.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Supplier Management:
   • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers.
   • Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, cost, and delivery.
   • Continually seek opportunities to diversify our supplier list.
2. Procurement Processes:
   • Lead the procurement process from requisition to payment.
   • Develop and implement procurement policies and procedures, ensuring compliance throughout the organization.
3. Negotiation & Contract Management:
   • Negotiate contracts, prices, and terms with suppliers.
   • Review and manage existing contracts, ensuring suppliers adhere to stipulated terms.
4. Budgeting & Cost Analysis:
   • Collaborate with the finance department to set and adhere to procurement budgets.
   • Regularly analyze procurement activities to ensure cost-efficiency.
5. Inventory Management:
   • Monitor inventory levels and reorder supplies as necessary.
   • Work closely with the logistics team to ensure timely delivery of items.
6. Compliance & Quality Control:
   • Ensure procurement activities comply with all regulatory requirements.
   • Work closely with the quality control team to ensure items procured meet organizational standards.
7. Team Management:
   • Lead the procurement team, providing guidance and training as necessary.
   • Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the procurement department.
     
     

Competencies Required

Reasoning and strategic thinking

• Ability to define an opportunity or threat. 
• Ability to synthesize, integrate, and execute strategies. 

Building relationships and influencing others 

• Understanding the perspectives of others. 
• Communicating effectively with others. 
• Influencing others to achieve outcomes. 

Operations and Management

• Organizing, planning, and executing.
• Making decisions & demonstrating good judgment. 
• Learning and continuously improving.
• Managing team execution. 

Values and Mindsets 

• Continuous learning and improvement mindset.
• Adherence to our core values and beliefs.
• Humility, maturity, and a teachable spirit.

Education and Experience 

• Graduate /Professional Degree in Procurement or related studies with at least 3 years of experience preferred. 
• Undergraduate Degree with, at least, 5-years experience, desired. 
• Experience delivering meaningful, and high impact lessons and workshops. 

NB: The position requires occasional evening and weekend work to ensure effective outcomes.

This job description provides a comprehensive guide to the key duties and responsibilities of the role but is not exhaustive. It is subject to change in alignment with the future development of the organization.