EMMA RACHAEL AKUA ODURO
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Determined Procurement Director with a record of building productive networks of suppliers and obtaining materials at low prices. Demonstrated strengths in forecasting, budgeting and inventory management. Accomplished Deputy Director well-versed in needs of procurement. Experienced program manager and department leader with sixteen -year career in the field. Prepared to leverage knowledge and abilities to take on challenging new position.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Director of Procurement
Ghana Tourism Authority
Accra, GH
01.2021 - Current
- Prepared and processed purchase orders for supplies, equipment and services.
- Negotiated favorable terms, volume discounts and long-term contracts with suppliers for procurement of goods and supplies.
- Managed inventory control, material control, accounting and supply reports.
- Tracked orders and confirmed system lead times, delivery dates and costs.
- Reviewed requisition orders, verifying terminology and specifications for accuracy.
- Reviewed existing company contracts and negotiated contract terms and revisions with vendors.
- Performed quality control by inspecting materials and disposing of damaged products.
Principal Procurement Officer
Ghana Tourism Authority
Accra, GH
01.2016 - 12.2020
- Cultivated productive relationships with suppliers and maintained open communication.
- Negotiated and finalized vendor contracts in order to optimize pricing structures and delivery schedules.
- Stayed up to date on market trends, prices and vendor options.
- Developed relationships with vendors to gain best terms for procurement, refurbishing and rebuilding machinery and equipment.
- Assessed department needs and implemented plans for sourcing supplies.
- Evaluated and researched suppliers and processed orders for purchases through new contracts and competitive bids.
- Cut customer returns and complaints by identifying and terminating poor-quality suppliers and vendors.
- Diminished merchandise production down time, ensuring quality control while verifying assembly and creating new packaging.
Senior Procurement Officer
Ghana Tourism Authority
Accra, GH
01.2013 - 12.2016
- Reviewed supply levels and aging inventory to forecast purchasing needs.
- Organized and prioritized projects.
- Evaluated current vendors and sourced out new vendors for bidding requests.
- Visited locations to observe operations and determine opportunities to streamline processes and achieve cost reductions.
- Contributed to cross-functional teams in design and development of new products.
Procurement Officer
Ghana Tourism Authority
Accra, GH
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Gathered, input and analyzed data to evaluate trends and make proactive adjustments to policies.
- Managed inventory control, material control, accounting and supply reports.
- Inspected and evaluated quality of purchased items to resolve shortcomings.
- Discussed defects and delivery problems with suppliers to negotiate refunds.
- Applied well-developed communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills to build effective working relationships with vendors and partners.
- Shortened delivery times by proposing new logistics structures and procedures.
Assistant Procurement Officer
Ghana Tourism Authority
Accra, Ghana
06.2007 - 12.2009
- Inspected deliveries, replenished shelves and stored excess products to keep on top of stock management tasks.
- Tracked inventory and conducted cycle counts to maintain accurate records.
- Stored items in orderly and accessible manner in warehouse tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas.
- Monitored work areas for cleanliness and functionality and removed obstacles for safety.
- Prioritized and resolved concerns such as pricing problems, damaged products and special order requests.
- Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of replacement needs.
- Interacted with over twenty customers daily.
- Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
- Answered customers' questions and provided information on store procedures or policies.
National Service Personnel
Ghana Tourism Authority
Accra, Ghana
09.2005 - 08.2006
- Kept office records organized and supplies well-stocked for optimal team performance.
- Delivered helpful and kind customer service to guests, maintaining composure in stressful situations to maximize customer satisfaction.
- Answered multi-line telephone system and routed calls to appropriate personnel.
- Supported office clerical functions using word processing and other software, email and office machines.
- Contacted customers regarding account updates and potential problems.
- Strictly adhered to confidentiality protocol regarding client information and documents.
Internship Student
Graphic Communication Group
Accra, Ghana
06.2003 - 08.2003
- Kept up-to-date records of receipts, records and withdrawals from stockroom.
- Received delivery of incoming materials to reconcile purchase orders.
- Verified inventory computations' accuracy by comparing to physical counts of stock.
- Marked stock items with identifying codes, figures or letters with electric marking tools.
- Packed, crated and prepared bills of lading for outgoing shipments.
- Tracked, documented and resolved discrepancies on received orders.
- Determined quantities of stock needed to replenish departments' supplies.
- Prepared parcels for mailing by safely packing supplies in cartons.
Education
Certificate in Consultants Service - Procurement And Supply Management
GIMPA
Accra,Ghana09.2020
Certificate - Purchasing, Procurement, And Contracts Management
GIMPA
Accra,Ghana09.2020
Master of Science - Procurement And Supply Chain Management
Kwame University of Science And Technology
Kumasi11.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Management Studies
University of Cape-Coast
Cape Caost09.2012
Member of The Chartered Institute of Procurement And Supply - Purchasing, Procurement, And Contracts Management
CIPS
UK06.2008
Higher National Diploma - Purchasing And Supply
ACCRA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
Accra , Ghana08.2005
Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Contract Negotiation
- Relationship Building
- Vendor Sourcing
- MS Office
- Problem-Solving
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Attention to Detail
- Calm Under Pressure
Timeline
Deputy Director of Procurement
Ghana Tourism Authority
01.2021 - Current
Principal Procurement Officer
Ghana Tourism Authority
01.2016 - 12.2020
Senior Procurement Officer
Ghana Tourism Authority
01.2013 - 12.2016
Procurement Officer
Ghana Tourism Authority
01.2010 - 12.2012
Assistant Procurement Officer
Ghana Tourism Authority
06.2007 - 12.2009
National Service Personnel
Ghana Tourism Authority
09.2005 - 08.2006
Internship Student
Graphic Communication Group
06.2003 - 08.2003
Certificate in Consultants Service - Procurement And Supply Management
GIMPA
Certificate - Purchasing, Procurement, And Contracts Management
GIMPA
Master of Science - Procurement And Supply Chain Management
Kwame University of Science And Technology
Bachelor of Arts - Management Studies
University of Cape-Coast
Member of The Chartered Institute of Procurement And Supply - Purchasing, Procurement, And Contracts Management
CIPS
Higher National Diploma - Purchasing And Supply
ACCRA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
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