CHRISTIANA EWURAMA ADJANI
Accra
Summary
Accomplished procurement professional with over 10 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, specializing in strategic procurement, cost reduction, and supply chain optimization. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and implement efficient procure-to-pay processes that have consistently achieved and exceeded cost savings goals. Well-versed in legal compliance and fostering strong supplier relationships. Seeking to leverage procurement expertise and leadership skills in a challenging new role.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Procurement Officer
Ghana National Gas Company
Accra
01.2017 - Current
- Overseeing the complete procurement cycle, from initial bidding to final delivery.
- Managing purchase orders and contracts using ERP software, ensuring timely delivery and payment.
- Developing strategies that streamline procurement by 20%, enhancing efficiency.
- Ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards, as well as local procurement policies and regulations.
- Leading and training procurement officers and interns to ensure proficiency, motivation, and productivity, as well as fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, particularly suppliers and contractors under Framework agreements.
Front Desk Person
Ghana National Gas Company
Accra
06.2012 - 12.2017
- Acted as the first point of contact for the organization, creating a welcoming and positive impression for staff, visitors, and the general public
- Welcomed and assisted visitors and employees, maintaining records of access cards
- Demonstrated exceptional people and relationship skills by supporting over 200 employees, managing calls and messages, scheduling and coordinating meetings, appointments, and company-wide events
- Coordinated daily operational supplies for efficient office activity management
- Provided clerical support, including mail organization and distribution, national and international courier dispatch, and timely parcel handling
- Managed local and international travel arrangements
Customer Service
Ramel International Group – Banking
06.2011 - 05.2012
- Organized reception and administrative activities to assist customers and staff
- Welcomed customers and directed them to the appropriate departments
- Handled incoming calls and transferred them to the relevant departments
- Assisted in training new front desk employees
- (Contract)
Education
MSc. Procurement and Supply Chain Management -
Cranfield University
Cranfield, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom01.2020
BSc. Procurement Management -
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration
Accra, Ghana01.2017
Cert. III - Business Administration
Zenith University College
01.2009
Skills
- Strategic Procurement
- Vendor and Contract Management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Relationships, product, and project development and management
- Career Progression and Development
- Supply Chain Optimization, Process Improvement, and Agile Supply Chain
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Negotiation
- ERP Systems Proficiency
- Team Leadership
- Ethical Sourcing
- Compliance Management
Certification
- Member - Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (MCIPS)
- Ghana National Fire Service Industry Fire Protection and Fighting (August 2018)
- GS1 UK GS1 System Certification (April 2020)
- GIMPA/World Bank Procurement Framework Capacity Building Workshop for Goods, Works, and Non-Consultancy Services (October 2021).
- Public Financial Management (May 2023)
- Tax Administration (September, 2023)
References
Available upon request.
Hobbies and Interests
Volunteering, Music, Community and People's Engagement
Accomplishments
- Successfully delivered procure-to-pay oil and gas projects covering almost 20% of Procurement Plan with the shortest procurement process lead times.
- Established a comprehensive approach involving early and consistent engagement of the Procurement, Logistics, and Inventory Department in project management across operational sites, emphasizing regular stakeholder involvement.
Timeline
Senior Procurement Officer
Ghana National Gas Company
01.2017 - Current
Front Desk Person
Ghana National Gas Company
06.2012 - 12.2017
Customer Service
Ramel International Group – Banking
06.2011 - 05.2012
MSc. Procurement and Supply Chain Management -
Cranfield University
BSc. Procurement Management -
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration
Cert. III - Business Administration
Zenith University College
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