JOHNSON ADDAI
Accra
Summary
Dedicated Buyer with history of overseeing multiple categories. Offering over 10 years of experience with leading procurement operation. Consistently promoted for exceptional performance and service. Successfully manages diverse purchasing needs in challenging, fast-paced environments.
Outgoing personality, with good service and listening skills, enthusiastic and willingness to assume additional responsibilities and a resourceful team player
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic Buyer
Nestlé CWA LTD
10.2023 - Current
- Project management
- Implementation of the 7SSS process for the category
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Analyzed market trends, price movements, and competitor activities to determine the best purchase decisions.
- Negotiated pricing contracts with vendors for maximum cost savings while ensuring quality standards were met.
- Evaluated supplier performance against established criteria such as on-time delivery, quality control, and cost effectiveness.
- Performed cost analysis and monitored vendor performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Resolved vendor issues related to product quality or service issues in a timely manner.
- Conducted regular reviews of existing contracts to identify potential savings opportunities.
- Identified alternative sources of supply when necessary due to availability or pricing issues.
Strategic Buyer
Nestlé CWA LTD (Local Mission Assignment)
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Project management
- Create and Implement the 7SSS process for the category
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Analyzed market trends, price movements, and competitor activities to determine the best purchase decisions.
- Negotiated pricing contracts with vendors for maximum cost savings while ensuring quality standards were met.
- Evaluated supplier performance against established criteria such as on-time delivery, quality control, and cost effectiveness.
- Performed cost analysis and monitored vendor performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Resolved vendor issues related to product quality or service issues in a timely manner.
- Conducted regular reviews of existing contracts to identify potential savings opportunities.
- Identified alternative sources of supply when necessary due to availability or pricing issues.
Procurement Coordinator
Nestlé Angola Lda (Global Mission Assignment)
Luanda
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided total training of the procurement operation best practices to the Local procurement team and the business stakeholders
- Supported the operational procurement of the business
- Liaised with legal and vendors to draft and manage contracts
- Stakeholder managements
- Co-management of the procurement department
- Assisted in the development of procurement procedures.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered materials as needed.
- Negotiated pricing with vendors to ensure cost savings for the company.
- Facilitated purchase orders, tracked shipments and ensured timely delivery of goods.
- Maintained vendor relationships by responding promptly to inquiries and resolving any issues or discrepancies quickly.
Procurement Coordinator
Nestlé Ghana Limited (Accra)
10.2020 - 05.2022
- Coordinates all the operational procurement activities, Management of both internal and external stakeholders, Training of stakeholders, Building capacities of my team, Management of relevant KPIs and health checks, Drive End-to-End process improvement initiatives based on the KPI’s, Receipt and act on all escalations
Operational Buyer/Procurement Operations Support
Nestlé Ghana Limited (Tema/Accra)
11.2016 - 09.2020
- Negotiation and/or negotiation support in close cooperation with the strategic buyer, Ensure sourcing strategies implementation together with strategic buyer, Ensure purchase requestors receive all required information and documentations for PR creation in SAP or Easy Buy, Responsible for Initiating Vendor Master Data paperwork for SAP, Initiation and clearing of down payment and following up on PO approvals, Daily monitoring and ensuring all services or materials due for delivery are delivered by the suppliers accordingly and where deliveries will delay delivery dates are re-scheduled in the POs and stakeholders informed, Request changes to SAP POs based on requestor Feedback from requestors, Monitor and ensure all open PRs are converted into POs by the NGBS CoS team daily, Resolve all escalated issues from NGBS CoS or market run PPIs such as: - Parked Invoices (Other issues other than 'No GR/SES'), - Blocked Invoices, - GRIR Resolution, - PO Approval, - Vendor Payments, - PO past Due w/O GR, - POs with partial GR/SES or Invoice, - Etc., Responsible to reconcile class C vendor type accounts, Ensure suppliers are paid on time by: - Working on park invoices timely, - Releasing on block invoices timely
Warehouse Officer
Nestlé Ghana Limited (Tema)
12.2014 - 10.2016
- Warehouse Management, Assist Warehouse Supervisor in overall warehouse operations in line with the Quality Monitoring System ensuring uncompromising product quality at all times, Coordinate the loading process by liaising with Outbound and Transport teams and and also ensure orderliness at the loading bay, Ensure that stocks are put-away into right bins in accordance with SAP, Supervise other warehouse staff to ensure that only released products are issued and that the First Expiry, First Out (FEFO) principle is strictly adhered to, Assist Inbound Supervisor to review forecast of goods receipt to determine both material and human resources required to perform Inbound activities, Coordinate the transfer of finished goods from the factory and supervise the unloading process while ensuring orderliness at the loading bay, Ensure that all physical transfers are accompanied by corresponding documents as well as accurate and timely system transactions (put away and retrieval), Liaise with Customer Service, ImpEx, Transport and Warehouse Management teams during picking to ensure that the loading process is properly managed and idle time is minimized, Ensure that stepwise pictures are taken prior to loading of export containers (to be provided in case of insurance claims), To manage the loading process and to ensure orderliness at the loading bay
Procurement Assistant (Contract Staff)
Nestlé Ghana Limited (Tema)
09.2014 - 11.2014
- Assist with all other procurement activities, Perform vendor creation in SAP, Manage all rejected invoices, Worked on the Parked and blocked invoices to ensure on time payment
Operational Buyer (National Service Person)
Nestlé Ghana Limited (Tema)
11.2013 - 08.2014
- Assist with all other procurement activities, Perform vendor creation in SAP, Manage all rejected invoices, Worked on the Parked and blocked invoices to ensure on time payment
Machine Operator 1
Nestlé Ghana Limited (Tema)
03.2008 - 10.2013
- Help in the manufacturing process, Pack finished goods on Pallets and ensure proper stacking and batching, Periodically operate the machines when the charge-hand delegates his powers
Education
B.A. Social Science Education - Economics
University of Education, Winneba
Winneba, Ghana05.2013
Financial Management
The Institute of Commercial Management-UK (Legon)
London, UK03-2008
W.A.S.S.C.E. - High School Education
Chemu Senior High School
Tema, Ghana06-2007
B.E.C.E. - Basic High School Education
Naval Base Basic School
Tema, Ghana04-2004
Skills
- Procurement planning
- Vendor coordination
- Strategic Sourcing
- Cost Analysis
- Pricing negotiations
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Computer Literate - Dexterous in utilizing Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, InfoPath), Microsoft Windows, Power BI (Beginner) and the Internet
- Proficient with SAP ERP (Systems Applications and Products – Enterprise Resource Planning) software and ARIBA (EasyBuy & Easy Request)
- Coaching and Teaching skills with regards to my educational background
Spoken Languages
- English
- Twi
- Fante
- Ga
- Portuguese (Beginner)
Written Languages
- English
- Twi
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/20/89
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Ghanaian
- Marital Status: Married
References
- Mr. Joseph Tanson, Head of Procurement, Nestlé Central West Africa Region, Joseph.Tanson@GH.nestle.com, +233 55969 5855
- Mr. Adjei Martial Yoboa, Supply Chain Manager, Nestlé Cote D’Ivoire, adjeimartial.yoboa1@ci.nestle.com
- Mr. Luis Correia, Country Manager, Nestlé Angola Lda, Luis.Correia@ao.nestle.com, +244 94456 4205
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Playing Soccer
- Watching Movies
- Playing Video Games
- Touring
- Swimming
Training
- 01/12/13, Time Management Workshop, University of Education, Winneba, Very Rev. Fr. Anthony Afful-Broni, PhD
- 03/13/12, 2nd Social Science Conference – 'Bringing the Gown to Town', University of Education, Winneba, Professor A.Y. Quashigah, Dr. G.Y Dake
- 04/22/10, Preparing For Examination Workshop, University of Education, Winneba, Mr. Dampson Dandy George
Languages
English
First Language
Portuguese
Beginner (A1)
A1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Strategic Buyer
Nestlé CWA LTD
10.2023 - Current
Strategic Buyer
Nestlé CWA LTD (Local Mission Assignment)
04.2023 - 09.2023
Procurement Coordinator
Nestlé Angola Lda (Global Mission Assignment)
06.2022 - 03.2023
Procurement Coordinator
Nestlé Ghana Limited (Accra)
10.2020 - 05.2022
Operational Buyer/Procurement Operations Support
Nestlé Ghana Limited (Tema/Accra)
11.2016 - 09.2020
Warehouse Officer
Nestlé Ghana Limited (Tema)
12.2014 - 10.2016
Procurement Assistant (Contract Staff)
Nestlé Ghana Limited (Tema)
09.2014 - 11.2014
Operational Buyer (National Service Person)
Nestlé Ghana Limited (Tema)
11.2013 - 08.2014
Machine Operator 1
Nestlé Ghana Limited (Tema)
03.2008 - 10.2013
B.A. Social Science Education - Economics
University of Education, Winneba
Financial Management
The Institute of Commercial Management-UK (Legon)
W.A.S.S.C.E. - High School Education
Chemu Senior High School
B.E.C.E. - Basic High School Education
Naval Base Basic School
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