EBENEZER OBODAI BERDAH
PROCUMENT & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
TEMA
Summary
As a Procurement and Supply Chan Specialist at Wilmar Africa Limited, I have over seven years of experience in procuring direct and indirect materials for one of the leading agribusiness groups in Africa. I am certified Chartered member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) (CS), and I have a master's degree in procurement and supply chain management from Kwame Nkrumah University of science and Technology.
My core competence include SAP business, sourcing, negotiation, supplier relationship management, and problem solving. I am adept at setting contracts ands schedules, staying abreast of end-to end supply chain management, and reviewing data to make accurate purchasing and logistics decisions. I am passionate about delivering value an quality to my organization and its stakeholders, and i am always eager to learn and grow in my field of expertise.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Specialist
WILMAR AFRICA LIMITED
11.2018 - Current
- Applied well-developed communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills to build effective working relationships with vendors and partners.
- Determined material requirements based on specific production lines and requirements.
- Monitored critical and sensitive supplier lists to handle vendor processing exceptions..
- Develop and implement strategic procurement plans to ensure the efficient and cost-effective purchase of goods and services.
- Manage the procurement process from initial request to final delivery, including contract negotiation, order placement, and supplier performance monitoring.
Procurement Analyst
GHANA SPECIALTY FATS IND. LTD
TEMA
09.2017 - 10.2018
- Developed good working connections with vendors and partners through collaborating and communicating with others.
- Discussed defects and delivery problems with suppliers to negotiate refunds.
- Negotiated favorable terms, volume discounts and long-term contracts with suppliers for procurement of goods and supplies.
- Evaluated and researched suppliers and processed orders for purchases through new contracts and competitive bids.
- Worked with management to prioritize supply chain needs and implement new initiatives.
Procurement Personnel
Wilmar Africa LImited, National Service Personnel
TEMA
09.2016 - 08.2017
- ·Contracts with vendors were negotiated and concluded to ensure that pricing and delivery dates were as efficient as possible.
- Data was collected, entered, and then examined to identify trends and change policies before they became unfavorable.
- Tracked company inventories and recorded item quantities in company databases
Procurement Intern
Ghana Textiles Printing Co. Ltd
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Entered and filed documents and records into system.
- Organized filing cabinets, arranged documentation, tracked and managed company inventory
- Inspection and receiving of goods (GRN)
- Raising of request for user department
Education
MCIPS (CS) - Purchasing, Procurement, And Contracts Management
CIPS-Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply
UK 02-2024
Master of Science - Procurement and Supply Chain
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Procurement Management
Ghana Institute of Mana and Public Admn
05.2019
Higher National Diploma - Purchasing and Supply Management
Accra Technical University
05.2016
WASSCE - Business
Ningo Secondry School
05.2013
Skills
- SAP Business
- Supply Chain Forecasting
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Procurement of direct and indirect materials
- Persuasion Skills
- Data Analysis
- Effective Communication Skills
Accomplishments
- Reduced procurement costs by 15% by re-evaluating vendors and working with consortiums.
- Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
- Averted stock-out of essential commodities that would have forced a shutdown of operation.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
HybridOn-SiteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balancePersonal development programsCompany CultureTimeline
Procurement Specialist
WILMAR AFRICA LIMITED
11.2018 - Current
Procurement Analyst
GHANA SPECIALTY FATS IND. LTD
09.2017 - 10.2018
Procurement Personnel
Wilmar Africa LImited, National Service Personnel
09.2016 - 08.2017
Procurement Intern
Ghana Textiles Printing Co. Ltd
06.2014 - 08.2014
MCIPS (CS) - Purchasing, Procurement, And Contracts Management
CIPS-Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply
Master of Science - Procurement and Supply Chain
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Bachelor of Science - Procurement Management
Ghana Institute of Mana and Public Admn
Higher National Diploma - Purchasing and Supply Management
Accra Technical University
WASSCE - Business
Ningo Secondry School