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Kennedy Adjei Gyambibi

Kennedy Adjei Gyambibi

Certified Global Supply chain Leader
Accra,Ghana

Summary

Certified innovative and results-driven Strategic supply chain Executive with over 13 years of experience in optimizing end-to-end supply chain operations, driving cost savings and business growth. Adept in developing and implementing supply chain strategies and policies to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall supply chain performance. Passionate about driving innovation and leveraging technology to streamline supply chain processes and building strategic partnerships to improve supplier reliability, leadtime and supply risks. Successfully led a 25% cost reduction through strategic sourcing initiatives and improved procurement efficiency by 30% through innovative systems and collaboration.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Group Manager Procurement and Contracts

Aguila Holdings Limited
Airport,Accra, Ghana
11.2021 - Current
  • Established performance metrics for vendors and tracked order conformance and alignment of contractual terms
  • This improved On-time and in-full(OTIF) and contract compliance by 95% annually impacting on customer satisfaction
  • Managed integration of logistics service provider, resulting in 30% reduction in transportation and demurrage costs biannually
  • Consolidated procurement needs and rolled out unified procurement strategy across 6 subsidiaries; achieved 45% year-over-year cost savings and improved supply chain efficiency by 30%.
  • Provided leadership, coaching, and development to Supply chain management team consisting of 6 Supply chain officers and 1 Logistics Specialist to improve operations by 40%.
  • Identified areas of improvement through regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback and coaching for team members.
  • Collaborated with other group managers to develop best practices for operational efficiency across departments.

Procurement Specialist

Voltic (GH) Limited
Medie,Accra, Ghana
04.2018 - 11.2021
  • Managed procurement of goods and services for large-scale project, ensuring timely delivery and contributing to 15% project cost saving through effective supplier management
  • Developed and executed supply chain optimization plan reducing procurement cost by 25% and improving on-time delivery by 80% across various business locations
  • Implemented supplier performance evaluation system that improved supplier reliability by 35%, reducing supply chain disruptions and improving operational efficiency by 45%.

Procurement Lead

Rigworld International Services Limited
Airport,Accra, Ghana
07.2016 - 04.2018
  • Negotiated contracts with key suppliers, resulting in 15% reduction in costs and improved supplier performance
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to coordinate procurement activities in line with project requirements, reducing project costs by 10%
  • Played key role in development of procurement policy, leading to streamlined and efficient procurement process, reducing procurement cycle time by 25%.

Procurement Officer

Dannex Limited Ltd
Accra, Ghana
06.2013 - 07.2016
  • Successfully managed 100% of letters of credit and Cash against document negotiations for imports resulting in managing working capital by 15% and reducing payment risks by 85%.
  • Successfully maintained strong relationships with vendors, clearing agents, regulatory bodies, and other government agencies to streamline and optimize import processes .
  • This resulted in efficient customs clearance by 95%, reduced transit times, and improved supply chain operations by 50%.

Procurement Officer

Far East Mercantile Ltd
Accra, Ghana
07.2011 - 06.2013
  • Streamlined management of haulage contract and driver schedules for key accounts, resulting in 25% reduction in delivery delays and 10% improvement in customer satisfaction
  • Developed and implemented supplier diversity program that expanded supply base by 30%, improving supply chain resilience and reducing dependency on single suppliers
  • Conducted risk assessments on potential contracts and made recommendations based on financial stability improving operational efficiency by 10%.

Supply Officer

Nurses Training College
Accra, Ghana
06.2010 - 07.2011

Monitored inventory levels, identified excess or obsolete stock for disposal or redistribution

  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to address supply chain issues and improved efficiency
  • Oversaw logistics operations, including transportation planning and warehouse management.
  • Managed and maintained accountability for equipment valued at more than $ `10 million.
  • Oversaw and regulated warehouse inventory consisting of 1000 stock keeping units at $120,000

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Project Management

Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration

Post Graduate Diploma - Business Administration

Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration

Higher National Diploma - Procurement and Supply Chain Management

Accra Technical University

MCIPS(CIPS LEVEL 6) - Procurement and Supply Chain Management

The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply

Skills

ERP Systems:SAP,Sage Microsoft Navigation

Timeline

Group Manager Procurement and Contracts - Aguila Holdings Limited
11.2021 - Current
Procurement Specialist - Voltic (GH) Limited
04.2018 - 11.2021
Procurement Lead - Rigworld International Services Limited
07.2016 - 04.2018
Procurement Officer - Dannex Limited Ltd
06.2013 - 07.2016
Procurement Officer - Far East Mercantile Ltd
07.2011 - 06.2013
Supply Officer - Nurses Training College
06.2010 - 07.2011
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration - Master of Business Administration (MBA), Project Management
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration - Post Graduate Diploma, Business Administration
Accra Technical University - Higher National Diploma, Procurement and Supply Chain Management
The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply - MCIPS(CIPS LEVEL 6), Procurement and Supply Chain Management
Kennedy Adjei GyambibiCertified Global Supply chain Leader