Procurement and Supply Chain Analyst

Role overview

The organisation is a prominent construction engineering company in Ghana, known for delivering major civil engineering and infrastructure projects to a high standard. This position is based in Accra and reports to the Director of Procurement.

As the Procurement and Supply Chain Analyst, you will oversee the daily flow of procurement activities end to end. The role focuses on keeping requisitions, approvals, sourcing, purchasing, deliveries, and warehouse receipts moving smoothly, while serving as the main contact for procurement follow-ups and flagging issues that need management intervention.

What the role offers

• Practical exposure to procurement analytics, import logistics, and supplier coordination.
• The chance to collaborate closely with senior leadership in a dynamic operational setting.
• Opportunities to build expertise in both local and international supply chain management.

Key responsibilities

• Track procurement activity each day from the initial request through delivery and warehouse receipt.
• Enter and verify data accurately at every stage of the procurement cycle, including requests, purchases, deliveries, and receipts.
• Check procurement actions for competitive sourcing practices and highlight any irregularities.
• Follow up on delays, process gaps, bottlenecks, and unresolved procurement matters with the relevant owners.
• Escalate issues that remain open to the Director of Procurement, along with a clear summary and recommended next steps.
• Serve as the first contact for procurement-related questions and progress checks from internal teams and stakeholders.
• Work with procurement staff, warehouse teams, and project teams to resolve issues and keep workflows efficient.
• When required, visit warehouses, project locations, or supplier sites to confirm information and settle discrepancies.
• Coordinate with overseas suppliers to request quotations, manage documentation, and monitor orders.
• Track incoming import shipments and align with the relevant parties to support on-time delivery.
• Make sure all imported goods are properly documented, received, and recorded once they arrive.
• Prepare payment requests with the necessary supporting documents for director review and approval.
• Keep complete records of import orders, including supplier information, order progress, payment status, and delivery results.
• Compile brief weekly updates covering open requisitions, exceptions, compliance, import pipeline status, and decisions required.
• Review procurement data such as supplier performance and price comparisons to spot patterns, opportunities, and improvement areas.
• Suggest process and system improvements that can strengthen procurement efficiency.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Economics, Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, or a similar discipline.
• At least 2 years of experience in a related role.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting ability, with the capacity to interpret data and recognise trends.
• Good stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Well-developed organisational and time management skills.
• Exposure to procurement systems, ERP platforms, or import and logistics workflows is an advantage.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Competencies

• Analytical thinking
• Confident communication
• Integrity
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving

Additional information

Industry: Construction