• Receive and process procurement requests from Postgraduate Fellows and laboratories and provide frequent updates on status of requests
• Participate in procurement committee meetings and provide management with weekly reports on status of procurement requests
• Prepare quarterly procurement performance reports and market research reports for review by management
• Develop and maintain a list of approved suppliers to track quality of supplies/equipment, encourage competitive pricing and ensure timely awards and execution of contracts
• Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with suppliers to encourage prompt responses to requests, open dialogue and cooperation in identifying best options that add value to purchasing decisions
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure adherence to contract agreements and lead corrective action plans in the instance of breach of contract
• Receive and inspect items/consumables on delivery to ascertain compliance with stated specifications
• Take on any other related duties which may be assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical/Health Sciences
• Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement/marketing/sales in the medical/related field
• Ability to collect and analyse information to make accurate input for negotiations and procurement decisions
• Sufficient knowledge and understanding of procurement laws in Ghana
• High proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word and intermediate Power Point skills
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills including fluency in English, ability to communicate effectively with different groups; maintain respectful demeanour towards colleagues, suppliers and representatives of partner institutions, and have good report writing skills
• Good computer literacy skills, with competencies in spreadsheets, word processing, power point, electronic communications applications, including teleconferencing

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and CV to careers@wagmc.org by 21st March, 2021.