Diana Salifu
Bedford
Summary
Achieved significant improvements in supplier relationships and procurement efficiency at Seed Production Division (Ghana Cocobod) by expertly negotiating terms and streamlining purchase processes. Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail and multitasking abilities, enhancing vendor communication and compliance through meticulous record-keeping and use of Microsoft Office for order management.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement-officer
Seed Production Division (Ghana Cocobod)
01.2017 - 05.2024
- Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
- Maintained detailed records of all procurement activities for reference purposes as well as for auditing and compliance.
- Improved supplier relationships through regular communication, timely payments, and transparent dealings.
- Prepared accurate purchase orders using relevant software applications, ensuring clear communication of requirements to suppliers.
- Sourced high-quality products by establishing stringent selection criteria for potential suppliers based on quality, price, and service reputation.
- Managed database of vendor details and pricing information to maintain organization.
- Provided accurate and up-to-date records of leading procurement procedures.
Assistant Procurement Officer
Cocoa Clinic
Accra, Ghana
10.2007 - 02.2016
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
- Managed database of vendor details and pricing information to maintain organization.
- Provided accurate and up-to-date records of leading procurement procedures.
- Send out RFQ's and follow up with vendor.
- Build purchase order from requisition generate within PeopleSoft by departments for purchase order encumbrance and purchase order generation.
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
Education
Master of Science - Procurement And Supply Chain Management
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Procurement Management
Ghana Institute of Management And Public Admin
Achimota, Ghana12.2012
Higher National Diploma (HND) - Purchasing And Supply
Accra Technical University
Accra, Ghana10.2004
Skills
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Purchase order creation
- Procurement
- Attention to Details
- Multitasking Abilities
- Computer literate with general knowledge in Microsoft office
Travelling and practising yoga
Travelling helps me to gain knowledge and cultures of different people whilst yoga relaxes me and improve strength and flexibility.
Timeline
Procurement-officer
Seed Production Division (Ghana Cocobod)
01.2017 - 05.2024
Assistant Procurement Officer
Cocoa Clinic
10.2007 - 02.2016
Master of Science - Procurement And Supply Chain Management
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Bachelor of Science - Procurement Management
Ghana Institute of Management And Public Admin
Higher National Diploma (HND) - Purchasing And Supply
Accra Technical University
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
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