Job Vacancy For Administrative Assistant / Procurement

Delegation of the European Union

  • Accra
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 29 days ago
Job Vacancy For Administrative Assistant / ProcurementJob objectiveProcurement
  • Conduct market research for the selection of suppliers/competitors
  • Conduct price/cost/reasonability analyses
  • Plan and implement correct procurement strategies
  • Prepare tender specifications and other documents to procure goods and/or services
  • Launch invitation to tenders
  • Daily Follow-up on procurement procedures until signature of contract.
  • Participate in the evaluation of tenders and prepare contracts and/or purchase orders
  • Liaise with accounting cell to ensure budget is available for each tendering procedure before contracting
  • Monitor maintenance intervals for technical installations, including security installations
  • Ensure documentation for each tender procedure is saved in both hard and soft copies for audit purposes.
  • Create a suppliers' database
  • Maintain professional relations with suppliers
Main TasksContract Management
  • Monitor and manage contracts (initiation, execution, termination)
  • Register contracts in appropriate IT systems and databases
  • Monitor suppliers performances
Administrative & Logistical Support
  • Draft internal Administrative notes and others
  • Monitor the assets and encode new acquisitions in the appropriate IT-Tool
  • Track all assets for yearly inventory exercise
  • Any other administrative tasks requested by the Head of Administration
Professional requirements
  • Very good negotiation and analytical skills
  • Strategic sourcing skills
  • Ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing
  • Very good planning, coordination and reporting capabilities
  • Very good organization skills and ability to work to deadlines
Personal skills
  • High level of accuracy, detailed-oriented, proactive, fast learner responsible and responsive articulate, discrete
  • Team player
  • Ability to work under pressure
Qualification Required & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, finance or related field
  • Knowledge in accounting
Professional experience
  • Minimum 5 years professional experience in performing above mentioned tasks
  • Member of a procurement professional body (CIPS)
Knowledge of languages
  • Excellent command of English (written and spoken) plus one local language
Knowledge of IT tools
  • Advanced proven knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Advance knowledge in Excel usage
Location: AccraHow To Apply For The JobInterested candidates should send their application and supporting documents by email to:Delegation-ghana-recruitments@eeas.europa.eu indicating as the subject:" Application: Administrative Assistant (Procurement) - [Family name and first name]".The application should include a cover letter and a detailed Europass CV including one professional reference. Incomplete applications will not be considered.Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a written test. Only those who pass the written test will be invited for an interview. Recruitment of the successful candidate will be subject to medical fitness.Closing Date: 19 March, 2024

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