Job Title: Procurement & Logistics Manager – Ghana
Industry: Construction & Engineering
Location: Accra, Ghana (with travel to project sites as required)
Salary: Competitive Salary + Other Benefits
About the Opportunity
Our client, an established construction and engineering organisation operating across Ghana, is seeking an experienced and commercially astute Procurement & Logistics Manager to lead its procurement, sourcing, supply chain and logistics operations.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the timely, cost-effective and compliant procurement of construction materials, equipment, subcontracted services and plant hire across multiple projects.
This position requires a hands-on professional with extensive construction-sector procurement experience, strong supplier relationships, excellent negotiation capabilities and a proven ability to manage complex logistics operations.
Key Responsibilities
1. Procurement Strategy & Governance
- Develop and implement procurement policies, procedures, approval workflows and internal controls.
- Establish consistent purchasing processes across head office and project sites.
- Develop sourcing strategies for construction materials, MEP equipment, fuel, plant hire and subcontracted services.
- Ensure compliance with applicable procurement legislation, contractual obligations and internal policies.
2. Project Procurement Planning
- Develop project-specific procurement schedules aligned with Bills of Quantities (BOQs), technical drawings, specifications and construction programmes.
- Identify long-lead materials and critical supply requirements.
- Coordinate procurement activities with Project Managers, technical teams and cost estimators.
- Anticipate and mitigate supply chain risks that could affect project delivery.
3. Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Negotiation
- Manage competitive sourcing, quotation analysis and supplier tendering.
- Negotiate favourable pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties and service agreements.
- Establish supplier framework agreements and long-term sourcing arrangements.
- Maintain transparent and properly documented supplier selection processes.
4. Contract & Subcontract Management
- Support the preparation and administration of supply and subcontract agreements.
- Review contractual terms, performance guarantees, insurance requirements and supplier obligations.
- Coordinate contract variations, supplier claims and commercial disputes with relevant teams.
- Ensure proper documentation and closure of procurement contracts.
5. Supplier & Subcontractor Management
- Develop and maintain a reliable network of approved suppliers and subcontractors.
- Conduct supplier due diligence, prequalification and performance assessments.
- Monitor supplier performance against cost, quality, delivery and compliance standards.
- Develop sourcing relationships across Ghana, including suppliers serving remote construction sites.
6. International Procurement, Shipping & Customs
- Coordinate international procurement of specialist construction materials, equipment and components.
- Manage freight forwarding, shipping documentation, customs clearance and import logistics.
- Liaise with clearing agents, shipping companies, financial institutions and relevant regulatory authorities.
- Coordinate letters of credit, cargo insurance, import duties and associated documentation.
7. Logistics & Project Delivery
- Plan and coordinate transportation of materials and equipment to construction sites.
- Monitor purchase orders, shipment progress and delivery schedules.
- Work closely with plant, fleet and site management teams to optimise logistics arrangements.
- Ensure safe transportation, loading, handling and delivery of construction materials.
8. Inventory & Materials Control
- Establish effective material receiving, inspection and documentation procedures.
- Coordinate stock monitoring, replenishment planning and material reconciliation.
- Support controls to minimise material wastage, stock losses and unnecessary expenditure.
- Facilitate transfers of surplus materials between project locations.
9. Cost Management & Commercial Efficiency
- Ensure procurement commitments remain within approved budgets and delegated authority.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or delivery performance.
- Monitor supplier pricing, market trends and foreign exchange exposure.
- Produce procurement cost analyses and savings reports for management.
10. Compliance, Reporting & Team Leadership
- Promote ethical procurement practices, transparency and accountability.
- Maintain accurate procurement records and appropriate segregation of duties.
- Support internal and external audits.
- Prepare periodic procurement performance reports.
- Lead, coach and develop procurement and logistics personnel.
- Drive continuous improvement in procurement efficiency, systems and processes.
Qualifications & Professional Experience
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Building Technology, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Business Administration or a related discipline.
- Professional certification or membership such as MCIPS, CILT or Ghana Institute of Procurement and Supply (GIPS) is highly desirable.
- A master's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business Administration would be an advantage.
- Additional training in contract management, international trade, customs procedures or ERP systems is beneficial.
Experience
- Minimum of 10 years' progressive experience in procurement and logistics, including at least 5 years in a management capacity.
- At least 5 years' experience within a building construction or civil engineering contracting organisation.
- Proven experience procuring materials and services for concrete-frame construction, structural steelworks, MEP installations and finishing works.
- Demonstrable experience managing imports, letters of credit, freight forwarding and customs clearance in Ghana.
- Experience supporting multiple concurrent construction projects, including remote project locations.
- Experience with an international construction contractor operating in West Africa would be highly advantageous.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Strong commercial negotiation, supplier management and contract administration skills.
- Excellent understanding of construction materials, technical specifications and procurement markets.
- Ability to interpret BOQs, drawings, construction schedules and project specifications.
- Strong knowledge of Ghanaian customs requirements, applicable procurement regulations and international trade terms.
- Sound understanding of construction subcontracts, performance bonds, guarantees and retentions.
- Proficiency in ERP procurement systems, inventory management applications and advanced Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent planning, analytical, reporting and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects while maintaining effective controls.
- High standards of integrity, confidentiality, accountability and professional judgement.
Key Performance Expectations
The successful candidate will be assessed against measurable outcomes, including:
- Timely delivery of construction materials and equipment to project sites.
- Reduction in procurement cycle times and avoidable supply delays.
- Procurement cost savings and effective budget management.
- Supplier performance, quality and contractual compliance.
- Efficient import clearance and logistics coordination.
- Accurate stock reconciliation and minimisation of material wastage.
- Compliance with procurement policies and audit requirements.
- Effective procurement reporting and continuous process improvement.
Reporting Structure
The position reports directly to the General Manager – Construction Division and provides leadership to the procurement and logistics function.
The role involves close collaboration with project management, commercial, engineering, finance, quality, health and safety, and plant and equipment teams.
Remuneration
Competitive Salary + Other Benefits
Application
Interested and suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply by submitting an updated CV highlighting their relevant construction-sector procurement experience, leadership responsibilities, international sourcing capabilities and major projects supported.
Applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.