ANDREW JUNIOR OKANTA
Summary
Procurement professional with Chartered membership with the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply and proven track record in optimizing purchasing processes and managing vendor relations. Known for collaborative teamwork and achieving results in dynamic environments. Skilled in contract negotiation and inventory management, with reputation for reliability and adaptability.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Procurement Officer
Ghana Local Government Service
01.2021 - Current
- Facilitate purchasing procedures, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with various departments to identify procurement needs and develop effective purchasing strategies
- Maintain accurate records of procurement activities ad supplier performance
- Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and evaluate their capabilities
- Prepare and issue requests for proposals (RFPs) and invitations to tender (ITT)
- Analyze bids and proposals, making recommendations for supplier selection based on cost, quality, and delivery time
- Monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with terms and conditions
Procurement Assistant
Terrex Limited
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Provided administrative support, including managing schedules and preparing reports related to procurement activities
- Data analysis
- Travel planning
- Assisted in building relationships with organizational network and external vendors for procurement
- Collaborated with team members on special projects, contributing to process improvements and operational efficiency
- Monitored inventory levels and assisted in stock management to prevent shortages
Administrative Assistant
37 Military Nurses and Midwifery College
09.2015 - 08.2016
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
Education
International Diploma - Logistics and Transport
Chartered Institute Of Logistics and Transport
Master of Science - Procurement Management
University of Professional Studies
Accra06.2022
Bachelor of Business Administration -
University of Professional Studies
Accra06.2015
Senior High School - General Arts
Benkum Senior High School-Larteh
06.2011
Skills
- Multi-tasking & prioritization
- Ability to analyze KPI's
- Impeccable time management
- Risk management
- Inventory management
- Purchasing strategy
- Material planning
- Ethical procurement
- Procurement software
- Supplier management
- Category management
- Global sourcing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Microsoft office
Certification
- Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply - Ethical Procurement and Supply, Current
- Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS), Current
- Landmark Training Institute - Project Management and ICT, 09/01/12
Trainingsandseminars
- Imani Center for Policy & Education (seminar), Is the Public Procurement System Hurting or Saving the Public Purse?, 04/01/24
- Ghana Institute of Procurement and Supply (seminar), Effective Development and Writing of Specification and Bill of Quantity., 05/27/24, 05/29/24
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading industry publications
- Surfing the Internet
Affiliations
Charterer Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply
Reference
Available on request
Timeline
Assistant Procurement Officer
Ghana Local Government Service
01.2021 - Current
Procurement Assistant
Terrex Limited
01.2017 - 01.2021
Administrative Assistant
37 Military Nurses and Midwifery College
09.2015 - 08.2016
Master of Science - Procurement Management
University of Professional Studies
Bachelor of Business Administration -
University of Professional Studies
Senior High School - General Arts
Benkum Senior High School-Larteh
- Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply - Ethical Procurement and Supply, Current
- Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS), Current
- Landmark Training Institute - Project Management and ICT, 09/01/12
International Diploma - Logistics and Transport
Chartered Institute Of Logistics and Transport
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