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EMMANUEL TURKSON
Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics
Takoradi, Western Region, Ghana
Summary
Versatile procurement professional experienced in setting up contracts and schedules, staying current with pricing structures and reviewing data to make accurate purchasing and logistics decisions. Bringing 11 year's experience in the health industry, construction industry, manufacturing industry, mining as well as power generation and expertise in several supply chain software. Senior-level Supply Chain and Operations leader with extensive experience in creating strategies and leading execution of all global supply chain activities, including procurement, manufacturing and distribution management. Manages and leads cross-functional teams to drive product supply and productivity improvements. Leads risk mitigation, while driving supply chain strategies for end-to-end pipeline management and supply planning. Skilled in negotiation and strategic decision making, perfected by 11 years of experience in leading organizational business units.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
P. E. POWER LIMITED (AMANDI ENERGY)
PROCUREMENT OFFICER
02.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Developed and implemented procurement policies, procedures, and systems to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Reviewed invoices and purchase orders for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
- Monitored supplier performance metrics such as delivery times, quality of goods and services, pricing levels.
- Conducted market research in order to identify potential suppliers and obtain competitive bids from them.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors in order to secure the most favorable terms possible.
- Managed supplier relationships by providing timely responses to inquiries, addressing issues promptly.
- Evaluated products and services offered by vendors based on factors such as price, quality, availability, reliability.
- Processed payments to suppliers within established timelines while ensuring accuracy of invoice details.
- Generated periodic reports related to procurement activities for senior management review.
- Provided training sessions to staff members regarding procurement processes and best practices.
- Ensured that all purchases were made in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Researched new sources of supply in order to improve cost savings opportunities.
- Analyzed spending patterns across various categories in order to identify areas where cost savings can be achieved.
- Assisted internal stakeholders with resolving any queries related to procurement activities.
- Implemented strategies for reducing costs associated with purchasing goods and services without compromising on quality or service level agreements.
- Performed regular audits of existing contracts and purchase orders against actual usage data collected from various departments within the organization.
- Negotiated and finalized vendor contracts in order to optimize pricing structures and delivery schedules.
- Cultivated productive relationships with suppliers and maintained open communication.
- Investigated and analyzed client complaints to identify and resolve issues.
WEIR MINERALS WEST AFRICA LIMITED
WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR
06.2021 - 02.2023
Job overview
- Managed the VMI contract with AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi as the Key account Manager
- Provide support to client in relation to providing information on parts availability, lead times, etc
- To assist client in planning maintenance activities
- Regular site visits to ensure all equipment in the mine is running to full capacity and quickly report to the engineer responsible for advice and quick fix should there be any faults
- Ensure stock levels as per the contract are well managed with respect to the various levels set as well as ensuring parts are of the right quality before delivering to the mine
- Effective monitoring and evaluation of daily operations to avoid any deviations and breaches right from receipt of orders to ensure payments for same are received
- Reporting to both the client and superiors on the progress of the contract as well as actions that needs to be taken or corrected for the success of the contract
- WAREHOUSE SUPERVISION Assist in establishing warehouse standards and procedures taking into consideration lean practices to avoid wasting resources
- Plan, organize, supervise, and actively partake in warehouse operational activities ranging from receipt, storage, issue with their accompanying documentations
- Train, Supervise and evaluate performance of workers under my supervision as well as assign work to workers and ensure they are executed efficiently and safely
- Monitor the ERP system on a regular basis to identify new orders and expedite already placed orders to ensure we meet lead times
- Always ensure efficient utilization of resources and equipment by ensuring equipment checklists, warehouse weekly and monthly checklists are accurately checked to keep me abreast with state of the equipment
- Periodic stocktaking, stock check and stock audit to ensure parts are both in the right quantities and maintained at the right quality
- Accurate reporting of warehouse activities for effective planning and decision making
- Coordinating and maintenance of fleet and equipment
- HEALTH AND SAFETY Building and maintaining a health and safety culture in the warehouse
- Ensuring a safe work environment thus making the workplace safe for both equipment and employees
- Regular risk assessment of the entire warehouse as well as warehouse activities before start of any work
- Ensure all equipment are in good condition for work to avoid accidents
- Employing the appropriate controls right from elimination to use of PPEs to ensure all round safety standards with no room for any unsafe act.
Caltech Ventures Limited
Supply Chain and Projects Manager
03.2019 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Prepare, coordinate, and implement annual procurement and logistics plans and ensure user departments adhere to it in line with approved budget
- Design and implement supply chain system that supports business strategies and is adaptable to changing market conditions, new business opportunities and cost reduction strategies
- Timely procurement of raw materials, equipment, and parts from both local and international markets
- Effective Stock control to determine inventory turns, save cost, reduce waste, and optimize customer service
- Managing routine daily operations of the company
- Efficient logistics and transport management taking into consideration responsiveness and efficiency
- Provide project management to capital projects and other internal improvement initiatives deemed to require project focus
- Apply efficient Project Management practices for successful planning to closing of projects
- Ensure all project systems comply with safety, health and environment as well as develop a culture of zero tolerance to accidents
- Managing the sales portfolio of the organization from identification of leads and opportunities, management of accounts, call management through to closing of the sale.
NN Electrical and Mechanical Int. Ltd. / Shahin Construction Ltd.
PROCUREMENT MANAGER
10.2017 - 03.2019
Job overview
- Managed projects and served as primary liaison between client and multiple internal Groups to ensure clarity of goals and quality and adherence to deadlines
- Procured Materials and tools timely for projects from both local and international markets
- Initiated and maintained a good relationship with Suppliers and Vendors and this in turn increased vendor response by about 80%
- Worked with engineering department to clarify issues arising from specifications
- Monitored project progress and materials usage through mail, telecommunication, and Site visits
- Resolved issues and challenges between the company and its suppliers that arose due to poor debt management and poor communication
- Consulted and coordinated with other departments like Planning, Quantity Survey, engineers, and Finance to ascertain right specifications and budget allocations
- ACHIEVEMENTS Discovered profitable suppliers and initiated procurement partnerships for long term developments, relationships, and progress
- Negotiated with external vendors to secure advantageous terms and conditions
- Managed the entire fleet of the company and saved the company unnecessary maintenance and fuel expenditure
- Managed procuring materials and tools for three major projects 60Bed Hospital at Konongo ($ 3,386,657.56 Project) 60Bed Hospital Twifo Praso.
OBUASI GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL
Deputy Supply Officer
09.2012 - 10.2019
Job overview
- Procurement Negotiated and finalized vendor contracts to optimize pricing structures and delivery schedules
- Assessed department needs and implemented plans for sourcing supplies
- Cultivated productive relationships with suppliers and maintained open communication
- Stayed up to date on market trends, prices, and vendor options
- Gathered, input, and analyzed data to evaluate trends and make proactive adjustments to policies
- Led cross-functional teams to analyze and understand the operational impacts and opportunities of technology changes
- Warehousing and Distribution Received, stored, and issued goods to departments taking into consideration their consumption patterns and asked for further clarification for any changes in demands
- Monitored department performance data to identify and avoid potential misuse of materials and resources
- Instituted and implemented regular and periodic stock checks to ensure quality and quantities are intact and use the results to decide whether to replenish stock or dispose obsolete stock.
Education
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYKumasi Ashanti Region, Ghana
from MSc Procurement And Supply Chain Management
09.2021 - 06.2023
INSTITUTE OF EXPORT AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE UKU.K.
from Level IV Diploma International Trade
06.2022
UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATIONKumasi
from BSC Procurement And Supply Chain
09.2013 - 07.2015
KUMASI TECHNICAL UNIVERSITYKumasi
from HND Purchasing And Supply
09.2009 - 07.2012
CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATIONVirtual
from 3rd International Procurement Conference 2023
09.2023 - 09.2023
NEBOSH UK
from International Gerneral Certificate Occupational Health And Safety
01.2022 - 06.2022
OSHACADEMY USAU.S.A
from Professional Occupational Health And Safety
PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE USAPMI U.S.A.
from Project Management
Skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Procurement Management
- Inventory Management
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Leadership
- Risk Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Communication
- Regulatory Compliance
Affiliations
- 5583333, Project Management Institute
- 005793245, CHATTERED INSTITUTE OF PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY
References
ANDREW AYIREBI, WEST AFRICA MANAGER, WEIR MINERALS WEST AFRICA LIMITED, TEMA, +233244337661
KWEKU SEKYI-CANN, MANGING DIRECTOR, CALTECH VENTURES LIMITED, HO, +233244337322 / +233505986925
SHAHIN JOSEPH SHAHIN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, SHAHIN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED, ACCRA, +233244343013
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Playing Piano
Training
CERTIFIED FORKLIFT OPERATOR
CERTIFIED TRAINED FIRST AIDER
TRAINED GANTRY CRANE OPERATOR
DRIVERS LICENCE CE
Languages
English
First Language
French
Elementary (A2)
A2
Timeline
CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION
from 3rd International Procurement Conference 2023
09.2023 - 09.2023
PROCUREMENT OFFICER
P. E. POWER LIMITED (AMANDI ENERGY)
02.2023 - Current
NEBOSH UK
from International Gerneral Certificate Occupational Health And Safety
01.2022 - 06.2022
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
from MSc Procurement And Supply Chain Management
09.2021 - 06.2023
WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR
WEIR MINERALS WEST AFRICA LIMITED
06.2021 - 02.2023
Supply Chain and Projects Manager
Caltech Ventures Limited
03.2019 - 05.2021
PROCUREMENT MANAGER
NN Electrical and Mechanical Int. Ltd. / Shahin Construction Ltd.
10.2017 - 03.2019
UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION
from BSC Procurement And Supply Chain
09.2013 - 07.2015
Deputy Supply Officer
OBUASI GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL
09.2012 - 10.2019
KUMASI TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
from HND Purchasing And Supply
09.2009 - 07.2012
INSTITUTE OF EXPORT AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE UK
from Level IV Diploma International Trade
OSHACADEMY USA
from Professional Occupational Health And Safety
PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE USA
from Project Management
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