Maame Serwah
PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN OFFICER
Accra, Ghana,GHANA
Summary
Am a Detailed-oriented professional with strong background in purchasing, vendor management and inventory control. Proven track record of identifying cost savings opportunities, developing and executing strategies to maximize sales and profits. Considered valuable asset to any team.
Also, am a passionate Procurement Officer talented in procuring goods and driving business success. Sharp individual well-versed in using exemplary research skills to determine up and coming style trends.
Hardworking Procurement professional with 12years of experience maintaining vendor relationships to facilitate cost-effective and timely purchasing functions. Excellent negotiation and contract development skills with proficiency in P2P Software.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Transactional Buyer
SGS Ghana Limited
07.2020 - Current
- Maintaining of complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Building of long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Communicating with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Collaborating with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Maintaining key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Computing and creating of purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Creation of Purchase Orders and approving of non- catalog requisition.
- Creation of Catalogue by engaging with suppliers to confirm Pricing, delivery and terms of purchases.
- Prepared detailed reports to highlight inventory levels, purchase orders and discrepancies.
- Oversaw purchasing process from initiating requests to finalizing contracts to deliver smooth transaction.
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
PROCUREMENT OFFICER
SGS GHANA LIMITED
09.2011 - Current
- Setting up and negotiating with Suppliers for Contracts to obtain favorable pricing and delivery structures.
- Building of relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
- Developing and strengthening of supplier relationships.
- Evaluating of internal needs and developing plans for maintaining optimal supply levels.
- Inputting, analyzing and reporting on data covering all aspects of procurement operations.
- Procuring of materials for squadron maintenance and repair services.
- Maintaining effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
- Providing superior customer experiences by leveraging understanding of color, trends, styles, benefits and product value perception.
- Maintaining current understanding of pricing structures, market conditions and trends in industry.
- Utilized software to order, track and invoice product shipments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Procurement And Supply Chain Management
University of Education, Winneba
Weija, Accra Ghana06.2014
H.N.D (Higher National Diploma) - Purchasing & Supply Chain Mgt
Takoradi Technical University School, Ghana
Takoradi07.2011
High School Diploma -
St. Peter's Anglican Senior High School
Nungua, Accra Ghana2007
Skills
- Seasonal Promotions
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Business Understanding
- Cost Control
- Proposal Reviews
- Vendor Relations
- Vendor Negotiations
- Strategic Negotiations
- Pricing Analysis
- Approaching Buyers
- Supplier Oversight
- Multitasking Strengths
- Procurement Procedures
- Customer Service
- Recordkeeping Skills
- Interpersonal Ability
- Database Maintenance
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Purchase Order Management
- Delivery Management
- Materials Sourcing
- Supplier Performance Management
- Procurement Management
- Quality Service Standards Adherence
- Inbound Phone Calls
- Logistics Evaluation
- Competitive Shopping
- Inventory and Supply Management
- Team Support
- Store Audits
- Accurate Recordkeeping
- Order Placement
- Document Preparation
- Product Tracking
- Telephone Etiquette
- Critical Thinking
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Timeline
Transactional Buyer
SGS Ghana Limited
07.2020 - Current
PROCUREMENT OFFICER
SGS GHANA LIMITED
09.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Procurement And Supply Chain Management
University of Education, Winneba
H.N.D (Higher National Diploma) - Purchasing & Supply Chain Mgt
Takoradi Technical University School, Ghana
High School Diploma -
St. Peter's Anglican Senior High School
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