Applications are invited from qualified applicants for appointment as Procurement Officer at Kintampo Health Research Centre, Kintampo, Bono-East Region.
Job Title: Procurement Officer
Type of Appointment: Full Time Contract.
Duration: One (1) year (renewable)



Brief Job Description: He or She shall assist the Procurement Manager in evaluating suppliers, products, and services, negotiating contracts, and ensuring that approved purchases are cost-efficient and of high quality.

Key responsibilities
Assist in preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies.
Following and enforcing procurement policies and procedures as enshrined in the Public Procurement Act of Ghana.
Reviewing, comparing, analyzing, and approving products and services to be purchased.
Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.
Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.
Maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts.
Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers.

HND/Degree in accounting, business management/ Procurement and Supply Chain Management or a similar field preferred.
Minimum of 3 years working experience as a procurement officer or in a similar position.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software.
Strong communication and negotiation skills.
Good analytical and strategic thinking skills.
Supervisory and management experience.
Attention to detail.
Ability to work as part of a team.