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JOSHUA ADZANU

13 OBUAKON LOOP, EAST LEGON ACCRA

Summary

Dedicated and results-driven Procurement Specialist with a strong background in banking operations. Adept at managing procurement processes, negotiating contracts, and optimizing supplier relationships to drive cost savings and operational efficiency. Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders to identify procurement needs, develop sourcing strategies, and ensure compliance with industry regulations and organizational policies. Skilled in analyzing market trends, evaluating supplier performance, and implementing best practices to enhance procurement operations. Experienced in contract management, vendor selection, and risk mitigation within the banking sector. Proven track record of delivering strategic procurement solutions that align with business objectives and drive sustainable value. Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills with a commitment to delivering exceptional results in dynamic and challenging environments.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

CONSOLIDATED BANK GHANA LTD
ACCRA
05.2023 - Current
  • Develop strategies for procuring goods and services at the most cost-effective prices.
  • Cultivate productive relationships with suppliers and maintained open communication.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procurement procedure.
  • Track orders and confirm system lead times, delivery dates, and costs.
  • Negotiate favorable terms, volume discounts, and long-term contracts with suppliers for procurement of goods and supplies.
  • Provide training sessions on procurement processes and procedures for staff members.
  • Perform regular reviews of existing contracts to negotiate better terms or reduce costs where possible.
  • Support procurement for civil engineering squadron maintenance and repair contracts.
  • Conduct research to identify new potential suppliers based on quality, price, availability, reliability and serviceability criteria.
  • Stay up to date on market trends, prices and vendor options.
  • Apply well-developed communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills to build effective working relationships with vendors and partners.
  • Prepare Requests For Proposals to solicit bids from vendors.
  • Inspect and evaluated quality of purchased items to resolve shortcomings.
  • Add new vendors and products into system and keyed in special shipping codes when needed.
  • Evaluate supplier quotations to determine best value for money products or services.
  • Determine material requirements based on specific production lines and requirements.
  • Develop relationships with vendors to gain best terms for procurement, refurbishing, and rebuilding machinery and equipment.
  • Monitor stock levels and identified purchasing needs.
  • Negotiate contracts with vendors for the purchase of required materials and services.
  • Organize periodic meetings with vendors and suppliers to discuss business objectives.
  • Manage relationships with key suppliers by regularly communicating updates about pricing changes or new products.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional team to define features and build powerful and easy-to-use products and customer-facing workflow tools.

OFFICER, RECORDS AND ARCHIVES MANAGEMENT

CONSOLIDATED BANK GHANA LTD
ACCRA
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Input data into computer systems to support document and information retrieval.
  • Provided file, document and record access to appropriate personnel.
  • Sorted or classified information according to content, purpose or user criteria.
  • Classified information into chronological, alphabetical, or numerical order.
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of all documents and files.
  • Filed physical copies of important documents for future reference.
  • Prepared, sorted and indexed documents for data entry into the computer system.
  • Answered questions about records or files.
  • Performed quality control checks to ensure accuracy of information entered into database.
  • Performed routine inventory checks and notified supervisors of needed materials and shortages.
  • Tracked file movement and researched document histories.
  • Assigned and recorded or stamped identification numbers or codes to index materials for filing.
  • Retrieved documents and files from records rooms and online databases.
  • Tracked materials removed from files to facilitate return process.
  • Inspected materials or files to verify correct placement, legibility or condition.
  • Retrieved requested files from archives as needed.
  • Developed policies and procedures related to document retention.
  • Compiled statistical data from filed records when requested.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information contained within archived documents.

WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR

CONSAR LIMITED
ACCRA
01.2022 - 11.2022
  • Increased productivity through cross-training and thorough training of both current employees and new hires.
  • Assigned tasks to warehouse personnel and monitored their progress.
  • Reviewed invoices against purchase orders prior to payment processing.
  • Examined invoices and shipping manifests for conformity to tariff and customs regulations.
  • Supervised activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing and shipping products or materials.
  • Identified opportunities to reduce cost and improve productivity.
  • Coordinated and monitored inbound and outgoing deliveries, keeping abreast of delays and other issues.
  • Investigated discrepancies between physical inventories and computer records.
  • Resolved customer complaints in an efficient manner while ensuring satisfaction at all times.
  • Negotiated with carriers and warehouse operators for services and preferential rates.
  • Managed the loading and unloading of goods onto trucks or containers for shipment.
  • Provided information to shipping and receiving personnel regarding inventory stock.
  • Coordinated with other departments regarding supply chain management issues.
  • Monitored staff performance and provided feedback for improvement.
  • Implemented and planned warehouse safety and security programs and activities.
  • Established transportation cost standards and economical shipping practices.
  • Developed and documented standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving and shipping products or materials.
  • Partnered with leadership team to resolve order management challenges, safety or regulatory issues.
  • Read computer-generated move tickets, put-away labels and delivery labels to properly move merchandise.
  • Implemented bar coding system to identify location and quantities of requested items.
  • Generated warehouse shipping documents, packing lists and invoices.
  • Ensured compliance with all relevant laws and regulations related to warehouse activities.
  • Processed requests and supply orders and pulled materials to successfully prepare orders.

OFFICE ASSISTANT

CONSOLIDATED BANK GHANA LTD
ACCRA
07.2021 - 08.2021
  • Provided administrative support to staff members, including copying and scanning documents, filing paperwork, and ordering supplies.
  • Identified issues and utilized emotional intelligence and diplomatic communication to defuse.
  • Inventoried and ordered materials, supplies and services.
  • Delivered messages and ran errands.
  • Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents to improve organizational workflow.
  • Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and efficiently.
  • Maintained business records by updating customer information.
  • Copied, sorted and filed records of office activities and business transactions.
  • Dispersed incoming mail to correct recipients throughout office.
  • Managed office supply inventory by tracking orders and ensuring adequate stock levels are maintained at all times.
  • Offered diverse clerical support to office team members, managed correspondence, answered telephone calls and tracked documentation.
  • Maintained and updated filing, inventory and database systems, manually or using computer.
  • Monitored office supply stock levels and placed timely orders for replenishment.
  • Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information or respond to requests.
  • Opened, sorted and routed incoming mail and prepared outgoing mail.

NATIONAL SERVICE PERSON

CONSOLIDATED BANK GHANA LTD
ACCRA
11.2020 - 07.2021
  • Monitor ATMs online and diagnose the faults to the custodians for prompt solutions.
  • Assist customers in activating their dormant accounts.
  • Supervise the dispatch riders assigned to the E-Banking for their effective delivery of assignments to the various branches in an efficient manner.
  • Order and restock office supplies.
  • Create GHQR Codes for our merchant customers.
  • Coached new hires on the administrative procedures at the card and acquirer services unit.
  • Liaised with the branches nationwide to know their card (MasterCard and Ghlink) stock levels and assist them in replenishing their stocks.

PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT

BEIGE BANK LTD
ACCRA
01.2012 - 01.2017
  • Participated in vendor evaluation processes based on criteria such as quality, cost effectiveness.
  • Interacted regularly with vendors to discuss performance issues or new opportunities.
  • Developed strategies to reduce costs while maintaining high standards of quality.
  • Analyzed competitive prices, products and market-related information.
  • Conducted research on competitive pricing and product availability.
  • Researched new sources for supplies when necessary.
  • Designed pricing models for quotations.
  • Prepared purchase orders, requisitions and other documents related to purchasing activities.
  • Recorded and documented meeting minutes for Procurement Review Committee.
  • Liaised with contractors and suppliers, streamlining delivery of goods and services through to completion of payment.
  • Negotiated prices for materials with distributors, agreeing on mutually beneficial deals.
  • Worked with operation managers to develop consistent service levels across locations.
  • Attended events, shows and exhibitions to network with vendors and view new products.
  • Contacted vendors to determine order status and communicate discrepancies with shipments.
  • Connected with store managers and product suppliers to orchestrate efficient inventory movements.
  • Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.

Education

Master of Science - PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

UNIVERSITY OF GHANA BUSINESS SCHOOL
GHANA
09-2024

Bachelor of Science - LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

PENTECOST UNIVERSITY
ACCRA
12-2021

WASSCE

PEKI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
GHANA
06-2006

Skills

  • Price Negotiation
  • Cost Analysis
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Demand Forecasting
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Market Analysis
  • Conversant with Microsoft office suit
  • Financial Acumen
  • Supplier Management
  • Global Procurement
  • Performance Improvement
  • Budget Planning
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Process Improvement
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Inventory Management
  • ERP Software
  • Trends Analysis
  • Pricing Updates
  • Process Development
  • Purchase Orders
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Team Leadership
  • Logistics Coordination
  • Materials Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Procurement Proposals
  • ERP Systems
  • Strategic Planning
  • Bidding Management
  • Bid Process Management
  • Staff Training
  • Vendor Sourcing

Certification

  • 1. RICE UNIVERSITY

CERTIFICATE, GLOBAL FINANCIAL MARKETS AND INSTRUMENTATIONS OCTOBER 2023

  • 2. NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF FINANCE

CERTIFICATE, OPERATIONAL RISK MANAGEMENT

OCTOBER 2023

  • 3. NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF FINANCE

CERTIFICATE, CREDIT RISK MANAGEMENT

OCTOBER 2023

  • 4. NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF FINANCE

CERTIFICATE, INTRODUCTION TO RISK MANAGEMENT

NOVEMBER 2023

  • 5. YALE UNIVERSITY

CERTIFICATE,FINANCIAL MARKETS

NOVEMBER 2023

  • NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF FINANCE

CERTIFICATE, CREDIT RISK MANAGEMENT.

NOVEMBER 2023

LANGUAGES SPOKEN

EWE, ENGLISH AND TWI
First Language

BIO-DATA

  • DATE OF BIRTH: 06/09/1987
  • PLACE OF BIRTH: ACCRA
  • HOMETOWN: PEKI BLENGO (VOLTA REGION)
  • MARITAL STATUS: MARRIED
  • NEXT OF SKIN: MRS VICTORIA SENA ZIGAH
  • RELATIONSHIP OF NEXT OF KIN: SPOUSE
  • CONTACT OF NEXT OF KIN: 0208385669

REFERENCES

  • ABDUL-RAHMAN DOLLAH

   CONSOLIDATED BANK GHANA LIMITED

   MANAGER, CARDS AND ACQUIRER SERVICES

  0243769650

  • AUGUSTINE AMANKWAH

 CONSOLIDATED BANK GHANA LIMITED

 ADMINISTRATION-RECORDS AND ARCHIVES MANAGEMENT

  0558049666

Timeline

PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

CONSOLIDATED BANK GHANA LTD
05.2023 - Current

OFFICER, RECORDS AND ARCHIVES MANAGEMENT

CONSOLIDATED BANK GHANA LTD
01.2023 - 04.2023

WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR

CONSAR LIMITED
01.2022 - 11.2022

OFFICE ASSISTANT

CONSOLIDATED BANK GHANA LTD
07.2021 - 08.2021

NATIONAL SERVICE PERSON

CONSOLIDATED BANK GHANA LTD
11.2020 - 07.2021

PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT

BEIGE BANK LTD
01.2012 - 01.2017

Master of Science - PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

UNIVERSITY OF GHANA BUSINESS SCHOOL

Bachelor of Science - LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

PENTECOST UNIVERSITY

WASSCE

PEKI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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