About

I am a highly skilled professional with verifiable years of training and experience in public and private procurement. I have in the past led procurement teams, managed procurement functions and provided variety of consultancy and training services for a diverse portfolio of clients in Procurement/Contract, Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management and project implementation in Export Quality Management system (ISO 9001:2015).

Skills

  • Communication
    10
  • Teamwork
    10
  • Creativity
    9
  • Leadership
    10
  • Procurement
    10
  • Project Management
    9
  • Supply Chain
    9
  • Quality Management system
    10
  • Procurement and Supply Chain Management
    10
  • Ghana Institute of Procurement & Supply
  • Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
  • English language
    10
  • Twi and Fante
    10

Experience

Stephen Conduah

Work experience

Stephen Conduah

Work experience
  • January, 2021 - February, 2025
  • Fulltime
  • A senior management member involved in coordinating the entire Procurement, logistics and supply chain activities and reports to policy-making organs within the College. Ensuring compliance with institutional procurement policies, as well as relevant laws and regulations. Adherence to ethical standards and promoting transparency and fairness in the procurement process. Prepare and execute yearly procurement plans to support the College operational needs based on requirements stated in the budgets of various departments. Prepare bidding documents including draft contracts and other procurement documents as directed by the Principal.
  • Responsible for procurement cycle for all segments of products, providing effective services to user departments, ensuring accurate and timely processing of requisitions and requests up to the completion and closure of the order, with the overall goal of meeting the needs and requirements of the user departments. Worked closely with the Finance Department to develop and manage the procurement budget and monitor expenditure and identify opportunities for cost savings or cost avoidance. Provide monthly and quarterly reports to the College Council, Entity Tender Committee and Public Procurement Head/Zonal Office.
  • Key Achievement:
  • Identified and mitigated risk associated with the procurement activities such as supply chain disruptions, quality issues, and supply insolvency.
  • Collaborated with HoD’s and other stakeholders to understand their procurement needs/priorities and developed procurement plans and strategies to efficiently meet the institutional requirement within budget constraints.
  • Integrated sustainable consideration into procurement decisions such as selecting environmentally and socially friendly products or supporting fair labour practices.
  • Managed relationship with suppliers/contractors to ensure contracts are executed and all parties fulfil their obligations and also maintained accurate records of procurement transactions/contracts.
  • Assisted management to improve its procurement process, ensure accountability and reduce procurement malpractices.
  • Developed procurement policies and procedures, documentation for implementation of integrated logistics support strategies for the College and aid the Institution in achieving value for money.

Stephen Conduah

Education
  • Managing Procurement in the Public College’s of Education - case study of Holy Child College of Education (HCCE) in the Sekondi/Takoradi Metropolis of the Western Region, Ghana. (https://ir.knust.edu.gh/handle/123456789/6192).
  • Programme/Course Completed

Stephen Conduah

Work experience
  • A team leader role (middle management level position) which involves assisting SMEs in Ghana to adopt ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Standard; use EQMS in transport & logistics, aluminum ware and pharmaceutical products. Also assist SMEs on International Quality Standard ISO 9001:2015 structure to implement, certify and audit practices.
  • Ensuring accountability systems for materials, services and contracts management and also ensuring timely payment to contractors/suppliers, monitor funds, prepare accurate projections and financial reports.
  • Key Achievement(s)
  • Trained and assisted fifteen (15) SMEs in Ghana to adopt ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Standard and use EQMS in their transport & logistics operations. Some of the organizations are; Apex Shipping Co. Ltd, Mcdan Shipping Co. Ltd, Modern World Logistics Ltd, Ansahdys Shipping Ltd, Danadams Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Chocho Industries Ltd. Etc.

Stephen Conduah

Education
  • Programme/Course Completed

Stephen Conduah

Work experience
  • A senior management position involving coordinating the entire Procurement, logistics and supply chain activities and reports to policy-making organs within the College. Liaise between the College, Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), on issues pertaining to supply chain performance management and monitoring and implementation of GETfund allocation and donor/grant funded projects, Co-ordinate the preparation of specifications, terms of reference, bills of quantities, drawings, short-lists or advertisements, and prequalification, tender or request for quotation documents. Secretary to Entity Tender Committee (ETC) and where required by the Tender Committee, submit documentation for review and approval by the ETC. Arrange the publication of advertisements and notices of contract award. Provide monthly and quarterly reports to the College Council, Entity Tender Committee and Public Procurement Head/Zonal Office.
  • Key Achievement
  • Developed procurement policies and procedures, documentation for the implementation of integrated logistics support strategies for the College and aid the College in achieving value for money.
  • Responsible for the procurement cycle for all segments of products, providing effective services to customers, ensuring accurate and timely processing of requisitions and requests up to the completion and closure of the order, with the overall goal of meeting the needs and requirements of the customers.
  • Assisted management to improve its procurement process, ensure accountability and reduce procurement malpractices.

Stephen Conduah

Work experience
  • September, 2007 - December, 2008
  • Fulltime
  • A management trainee in charge of preparing purchase requisitions for local purchases, raising purchase orders for suppliers and clarifying requests for suppliers. Prepare and maintain accurate, up to date records of Local Purchase Processes, tracking payment, follow up with user department to identify if the materials fit for purpose and inspecting and receiving items.
  • Key Achievement(s)
  • Assisted in the entire stores department restructuring for example, classifying and coding items purchased to avoid duplicating stocks of the same item being held under different names, descriptions, brand names, part number and different stores
  • Assisted the procurement manager to ensure local materials are available at the right time for use by numerous departments in the company.
  • Created a folder jacket for each supplier to ensure proper documentation of local purchasing activities.
  • Assists in providing detailed specifications for new equipment acquisitions and in making suggestions for adapting existing equipment

Stephen Conduah

Education
  • Programme/Course Completed

Stephen Conduah

Education
  • February, 1998 - December, 2000
  • Fulltime
  • Programme Completed
 

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