Experience

The Multimedia Group (Ltd.)

• Ghana
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Corporate Resources Manager

  • Feb 2017 - Present

  PERSONAL SUMMARY • An ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Trained • Over 6 years as an experienced management professional; with consistent career progression that’s complemented by key accomplishments in a highly competitive telecommunication sector. • A highly capable procurement manager with a track record of consistently and significantly reducing costs through improvement of processes and corporate purchasing programs. • A proven ability in ensuring corporate competitive advantage by securing best product and service quality, competitive pricing, delivery and payment terms. • Consistently delivering results in line with strategic corporate objectives, whilst working within the organizational core values and beliefs. SUMMARY OF SELECTED SKILLS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Duties and Achievements to Date: 1. Initiated and justified business case for implementation of Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning. 2. Introduced and instituted Procure-To-Pay process to streamline procurement and payments. 3. Developed organizational procurement strategy and drawing annual Capex plan. 4. Contract management 5. Producing annual cost saving plan to reduce progressively the relative cost of purchase 6. Training and supervising team members. 7. Modernization of facilities Show less



Millicom (Tigo)

• Luxembourg
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Procurement & Contract Coordinator

  • Mar 2012 - Apr 2013

  Assisted Contract Manager (Africa) implementing contract and procurement management strategies to control spend and accomplish value for money improvement across Millicom African Operations. Achievements • Tendered and oversaw implementation of regional procurement strategies relating to technological platforms, products and services of over $80 million US Dollars across Millicom operations in Africa. • Ensured best possible commercial terms for regional contracts and associated Assignment Agreement for each in country operational company. • Ensured vendors adherence to terms and conditions of Frame Supply Agreements and Support Services Agreements. • Worked closely with suppliers and customers to improve operations, developed and implemented annual strategies for value improvements and cost reduction. • Managing vendor performance evaluation and management • Managed and ensured timely implementation of Value Added Services as per commercial timelines through improved efficiency, reduced costs and increasing performance, to tight time scales and within budget Show less



Millicom Ghana Company Limited

• Procurement Manager - Commercial

  • Nov 2007 - Feb 2013

  Interfaced between Commercial Department (Marketing, Sales & Customer Operations) and Supply Chain department in developing and implementing annual strategies, value improvement and cost reduction measures. Ensured procurement and availability of various inventory items pertinent to the bottomline of the organization (SIM Cards, Scratch Cards, Phones, Modems, Routers, etc.) through demand and planning strategies. Ensured all high spend categories were under contracts, best commercial terms and conditions and adherence to processes and required regulations. Managed contracts within category and conducted Vendor Performance Evaluations Negotiated annual contracts for all advertising activities nationally such as Above the Line (Media – Radio, TV, Press) and Below the Line (Events, Roadshows, Nationwide Sales Clinics) and ensured rates freeze for two years to reduce costs and achieve maximum efficiency. Assisted user department in needs identification, design specifications and meeting demand deadlines. Expedited and ensured delivery of items on time, per agreed delivery terms and met organizational deadlines. Provided all relevant information for Competitive Tendering, Evaluation and Award Process and ensured strict compliance to SOX Regulations. Developed, prepared and maintained relevant (management) reports, spend analysis and reporting value improvements Show less