Vacancy: Procurement/Marketing Officer

Job Description

A scientific organization with national secretariat in Accra invites applications from prospective candidates to fill the above vacancy:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Estimate and establish cost parameters and budgets for purchases


• Create and maintain good relationships with vendors/suppliers


• Make professional decisions in a fast-paced environment


• Maintain records of purchases, pricing, and other important data


• Review and analyze all vendors/suppliers, supply, and price options


• Develop plans for purchasing equipment, services, and supplies


• Negotiate the best deal for pricing and supply contracts


• Ensure that the products and supplies are high quality


• Maintain and update list of suppliers and their qualifications, delivery times, and potential future development


• Be in charge of stores


• In charge of marketing duties by:
  
  
  
  • Developing a marketing strategy for the institution in line with its objectives
  
  
  • Branding of the organization
  
  
  • Coordinating marketing campaigns of the institution and communication
  
  
  • Planning and coordinating sponsorship drives
  
  
  • Organising publicity activities
  
  
  • Advertising and interacting with donors and other stakeholders
  
  
  
  

Required Skills or Experience

• Must hold a relevant Bachelor’s Degree awarded by a recognized university with two years post qualification experience.  Or


• HND holders with 4 years post qualification experience may be considered for appointment


• Be conversant with public procurement regulations


• Solid knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, policy, and systems


• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)


• Ability to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions


• Ability to negotiate, establish, and administer contracts


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently


• Accurate and precise attention to detail


• Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels


• Goal-oriented, organized team player


• Ability to demonstrate good knowledge and skill in Marketing