CHARLES KWARTENG, MSC, MCIPS
Brampton,ON, Canada
Summary
Experienced Supply Chain Management Professional with (12+) years’ experience developing and managing corporate procurement strategies. An accomplished leader of large, complex multifaceted public and private sector organizations. A strategic thinker who navigates through complexities to align granular day to day work with strategic vision..
• MCIPS Certified Procurement and Supply Chain Management Professional having successfully completed CSCMP equivalent designation and post-secondary degrees in procurement and supply chain management and Marketing.
• Over 12 years of related work experience performing procurement/supply chain roles, and administrative experience in public and Private sector, with strong knowledge and understanding of procurement practices, policies and procedures, tender/contract law and procurement strategies. I leverage my technical knowledge, expertise and teamwork skills to achieve value -for -money and cost-effective approaches to maximize organizational gains(profit).
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Procurement Officer
University of Environment & Sustainable Development
Ghana, Ghana
12.2020 - 03.2024
- Reduced procurement cost by 15% through strategic sourcing and negotiation
- Improved procurement cycle time by 30% through process optimization.
- Supervised a total $30 million of 1,000 students bed hostel facility, extension of power supply and water to the University campus
- Prepared contract award letters worth $45 million and issuance of certificate of completion of work for payment to suppliers and contractors
- Prepared various tender documents (goods, works and services) for supplier’s, contractors and service providers.
Procurement and Contract Manager
St Joseph Orthopedic Hospital
, Ghana
11.2016 - 11.2020
- Managed 10 procurement team members to streamline vendor selection and achieved a higher quality of goods and improved the compliance rate to contract terms by 90%.
- Conducted a spend analysis that identified areas for improvement and implemented changes that resulted in 20% reduction in procurement costs.
- Implemented supplier tracking system which enhanced supplier reliability by 35% and reduced lead times by 15%
- Supervised the installation of Fuji digital X-ray Machine worth 49.8 thousand dollars at the hospital.
Buyer and Sourcing Manager
University of Energy and Natural Resources
, Ghana
09.2015 - 10.2016
- Developed purchase orders for parts, supplies, conducted market research and analysis,tools and equipment to support company operations.
- Negotiated 2% price reduction worth of Gh¢ 10 million on construction of lecture block
- Used appropriate procurement methods and prepares commercial documentation for bids/proposals, pre-qualifications and contracts
- Assisted in the selection process of bidders, develops evaluation criteria, weighting and submission requirements for use in evaluating technical proposals.
Inventory and Stores Manager
Samok Prestige Ventures and Construction Company Ltd
Ghana
08.2010 - 10.2016
- Increased warehouse efficiency and streamlined warehouse operations resulting in 25% increase in shipping, increased productivity and 30% reduction in labour costs.
- Supported quarterly and annual audit requirements, up-to-date records and report on monthly reconciliation to minimize discrepancies by 75%
- Reduced inventory cost, implemented just-in-time inventory system resulting in 25% reduction in inventory cost and 15% in storage costs.
- Established processes (FIFO LIFO method) that managed and reduced obsolete materials and measured overall inventory performance by 35%
Contract Officer
Millicom (Tigo) Ghana Ltd
03.2010 - 07.2012
- Drafted Gh¢ 7 million award letters for approval and onward submission to contractors and suppliers
- Drafted debriefing letters, and other documentation as needed, in relation to contracts prior to award notification
- Developed conditions for bids, proposals, contracts and ensuring other documents comply with relevant regulations, laws and industry standard
- Ensured Contracts are reviewed and renewed where necessary before expiry date.
Warehouse & Inventory Manager
Link City Works Ltd
Ghana
01.2008 - 02.2010
- Managed a team of 150 staff and ensured product stock is adequate for all distribution channels and covered direct demand from customers
- Managed daily deliveries and shipments to reconcile inventory
- Conducted stock audits, and reconciliation to minimize discrepancies
- Designed the warehouse setup and monitored demand and document characteristics of inventory
- Placed orders on time to replenish stock to avoid insufficiencies or excessive surplus and trained 150 warehouse staff intermittently.
Education
Master of Science - Procurement And Supply Chain Management
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Kumasi, Ghana11-2018
Bachelor of Science - Procurement and Supply Chain Management
UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST
Cape Coast, Ghana06-2015
Higher National Diploma - Marketing
SUNYANI TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
Sunyani, Ghana07-2009
Skills
Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint SAP Ariba SAP-ERP Oracle
- Bid process management(RFQ, RFI, RFP etc)
- Sourcing and Negotiation Analyst
- Sustainable Procurement Practice
- Tender Documents preparation(for goods, works and Services procurement)
- PMI-Project Management Methodologies
- Contract Analyst and Expediting
- Buyer and spend Analyst
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Warehouse and Inventory Management
- Collaborative Team Member
- Category Management
- Vender Selection process(Tender Opening, Evaluation Criteria, Report and Contract award preparation)
- Creative Problem-Solver and Multitasking
Accomplishments
• Developed and implemented sustainable procurement program, resulting in 30% reduction in carbon footprint and 25% increase in environmentally friendly purchases.
• Successfully prepared and reviewed various RFx documents in support of business partners’ project procurement, in an open and fair procurement in compliance with government legislation, departmental policies and trade agreements; executed entire procurement process and awarded 35 contracts within 12 months.
• Implemented risk management program reducing supply chain disruptions by 40% and ensuring business continuity.
• Developed and facilitated procurement strategies, and executed the complete Purchase Order cycle process, standard operating procedures, sustainable cost improvement processes, ensuring compliance with the organization’s objectives of efficient, open, fair, and transparent procurement.
Certification
- Full Member, Project Management Institute-USA, Member ID: 9049123 -2023
- Full Member, Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply. London,UK. Equivalent to CSCMP Designation. Member ID: 005765165 -2018
References
- Arnisa Morina, Immigration Lawyer, Arnisa@morinalaw.com, +15197504769, Ontario, Canada
- Williams Ankapong, Exploration Geologist, Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd, willigeo@yahoo.com, +14382208501, Ontario, Canada
- Dr. Emmanuel Opoku Ware(PhD), Director, Internal Audit Directorate, eopokuware@uesd.edu.gh, +233242167988, Ghana, West-Africa
Timeline
Procurement Officer
University of Environment & Sustainable Development
12.2020 - 03.2024
Procurement and Contract Manager
St Joseph Orthopedic Hospital
11.2016 - 11.2020
Buyer and Sourcing Manager
University of Energy and Natural Resources
09.2015 - 10.2016
Inventory and Stores Manager
Samok Prestige Ventures and Construction Company Ltd
08.2010 - 10.2016
Contract Officer
Millicom (Tigo) Ghana Ltd
03.2010 - 07.2012
Warehouse & Inventory Manager
Link City Works Ltd
01.2008 - 02.2010
Master of Science - Procurement And Supply Chain Management
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Bachelor of Science - Procurement and Supply Chain Management
UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST
Higher National Diploma - Marketing
SUNYANI TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
- Full Member, Project Management Institute-USA, Member ID: 9049123 -2023
- Full Member, Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply. London,UK. Equivalent to CSCMP Designation. Member ID: 005765165 -2018
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