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CROSBY SEYRAM ATIDIGAH

CROSBY SEYRAM ATIDIGAH

Accra

Summary

Skilled in managing logistics and overseeing purchasing operations. Background includes negotiating vendor contracts, streamlining procurement processes, and implementing cost-saving strategies. Strong leadership abilities with talent for improving supply chain efficiency and performance. Proven success in reducing operational costs while improving service delivery.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Logistics and Purchase Manager

C.A.S MAS VENTURES
Accra
01.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated importation of items via ocean and air.
  • Established a cross-functional team that exceeded benchmarked order management metrics and reduced average purchasing cycle times year-over-year.
  • Established training programs.
  • Represented companies in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
  • Verified purchase requisitions by comparing the items requested to the master list.
  • Tracked and approved procurement plans, and inventory levels.
  • Settled complex new and existing agreements, statements of work, requests for information, and requests for proposals.
  • Resolved problems related to incorrect or late deliveries by liaising with suppliers, or freight carriers.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for the best pricing and terms.
  • Managed supplier relationships through regular communication regarding product availability, quality issues, and timelines.
  • Organized and prioritized projects.
  • Ensured timely delivery of goods by monitoring order progress from suppliers to customers.

Assistant Purchasing Manager

KEMPINSKI HOTEL GOLD COAST CITY
Accra
12.2021 - 12.2023
  • Consistent foods, beverages, materials, services, equipment, and supplies, with required quality standards, are procured on a timely basis.
  • To identify local vendors and maintain working relationships with them while negotiating rates.
  • To ensure requisitions are properly approved, and to maintain follow-up systems on all purchases.
  • To follow corporate guidelines on purchasing from corporate suppliers.
  • To handle the receiving, storage, and distribution of all goods to effectively and efficiently meet hotel and corporate requirements.
  • To ensure that purchased items adhere to corporate standards, and if not, to take corrective action as required.
  • To verify information on dates and prices of goods.
  • To maintain all necessary control records and reports.
  • To aid in the calculation of the cost of food, and other goods and services, based on purchase price.
  • To secure competitive bids, as required and requested.
  • To bring needs for repair or maintenance to the attention of the controller.

Purchasing Coordinator

KEMPINSKI HOTEL GOLD COAST CITY
Accra
11.2019 - 11.2021
  • Managed monthly purchase order shipments by deadline and cancellation dates.
  • Coordinated with the supervisor and provided support to all product research programs.
  • I researched pricing information and compared prices and quotations.
  • Conducted regular meetings with department heads regarding purchasing needs.
  • The verified warehouse received accurate and timely inventory by regularly consulting the database.
  • Collected documentation to assemble new purchase order contract folders.
  • Negotiated prices for materials with distributors, agreeing on mutually beneficial deals.
  • Designed pricing models for quotations.
  • Checked shipments to assess the quality and quantity of purchased items.
  • Researched potential vendors to determine the best pricing options.
  • Investigated any issues or complaints related to purchased products or services.
  • Conducted market research to determine appropriate pricing.

Purchasing and Stores in Charge Officer

AIRPORT VIEW HOTEL
Accra
08.2018 - 10.2019
  • Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
  • Organized client meetings to provide project updates.
  • Conducted testing of software and systems to ensure quality and reliability.
  • Received store deliveries and transported items to correct facility locations.
  • Inspected merchandise for wear or defects, disposing of damaged items as instructed by supervisors.
  • Assisted customers with inquiries about purchases or product availability.
  • Recorded quantities of damaged, faulty or expired items in product reports.

Procurement Officer

GHANA STANDARDS AUTHORITY
Accra
09.2017 - 07.2018
  • Reviewed requisitions submitted by internal stakeholders for accuracy and completeness.
  • Monitored supplier performance metrics such as delivery times, quality of goods and services, pricing levels.
  • Stayed up to date on market trends, prices and vendor options.
  • Conducted market research in order to identify potential suppliers and obtain competitive bids from them.
  • Applied well-developed communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills to build effective working relationships with vendors and partners.

Education

Master of Science - International Business

University of Ghana
Accra
12-2025

Master of Science - Procurement And Supply Chain Managemnt

Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science And Technology
Kumasi
03-2025

Bacholar Of Technology - Procurement And Supply Chain Management

Accra Technical University
Accra
12-2022

Higher National Diploma - Purchasing And Supply Chain Management

Accra Technical University
Accra
11-2017

Skills

  • Negotiations
  • Contract management
  • Logistics Management
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Compliance Management
  • Policy Improvements
  • Quality Assurance Standards
  • Cost reduction
  • Vendor sourcing
  • Inventory coordination

Languages

English
First Language

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Logistics and Purchase Manager

C.A.S MAS VENTURES
01.2024 - Current

Assistant Purchasing Manager

KEMPINSKI HOTEL GOLD COAST CITY
12.2021 - 12.2023

Purchasing Coordinator

KEMPINSKI HOTEL GOLD COAST CITY
11.2019 - 11.2021

Purchasing and Stores in Charge Officer

AIRPORT VIEW HOTEL
08.2018 - 10.2019

Procurement Officer

GHANA STANDARDS AUTHORITY
09.2017 - 07.2018

Master of Science - International Business

University of Ghana

Master of Science - Procurement And Supply Chain Managemnt

Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science And Technology

Bacholar Of Technology - Procurement And Supply Chain Management

Accra Technical University

Higher National Diploma - Purchasing And Supply Chain Management

Accra Technical University

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