Eugene Peprah

Results-driven Supply Chain, Procurement and Commercial Professional with over 15 years of progressive experience across mining, manufacturing, public sector and industrial supply chains. Strong expertise in cost and price analysis, supplier benchmarking, strategic sourcing, contract management, commercial negotiations, supplier performance management, spend analysis, cost optimisation and procurement governance. Experienced in analysing supplier quotations against market intelligence, historical pricing, previous contracts and available cost data to support value-for-money sourcing decisions.

Strong background in procurement planning, contract and supplier performance monitoring, purchase order management, logistics coordination and cross-functional project support. Demonstrated ability to work with Finance, Engineering, Operations, Project Management, Materials Management and suppliers to resolve commercial and supply-chain issues, monitor expenditure, manage delivery milestones and identify cost and supply risks. Experienced in developing procurement reports, analysing supply-chain data, monitoring KPIs and supporting continuous improvement and data-quality initiatives.

Proficient in SAP, Oracle and Tally ERP systems with strong analytical, negotiation, stakeholder-management and commercial decision-support capabilities.

Logistics & Commercial Cost Analyst - AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine - Ghana

(2026)

• Developed and verified detailed cost estimates and should-cost models for logistics services, transport, and mining consumables using market rates, historical spend, and technical specifications to validate pricing and ensure value-for-money.
• Conducted cost and price analysis, benchmarking bids against market data, historical contracts, and external benchmarks to support award recommendations and Contract Review Committee (CRC) submissions.
• Evaluated cost implications of contract variations, amendments, and sourcing options, delivering commercial inputs and defining cost boundaries for negotiation and approval.
• Monitored actual costs against approved budgets, identified variances and financial risks, and recommended mitigation measures including contingency planning and cost-optimization initiatives.
• Synthesized market intelligence and supply chain data to build benchmarking KPIs, analysing trends and cost drivers to shape category strategy and reduce supply chain risk.
• Validated pricing structures for completeness, accuracy, and tender compliance; supported negotiations with data-backed cost intelligence to define commercial boundaries.
• Maintained contract milestones, delivery status, and financial data in SAP; coordinated with project and finance teams to resolve contractual issues and ensure timely payments.
• Liaised with multilingual suppliers using digital translation tools to ensure clear communication and minimize misunderstandings

PROCUREMENT SUPERVISOR - Cardinal Namdini Gold Mine - Ghana

(2024 - 2026)

• Managed end-to-end procurement activities for operational and project requirements, covering sourcing, tendering, quotation evaluation, commercial analysis, purchase orders and supplier performance.
• Conducted cost and price analysis of supplier quotations and evaluated commercial proposals against market information, historical pricing and supplier benchmarks to support value-for-money decisions.
• Performed supplier benchmarking and spend analysis to identify strategic sourcing opportunities, cost-reduction opportunities and procurement efficiencies.
• Conducted competitive tendering and commercial negotiations with suppliers to secure competitive pricing, favourable payment terms, delivery commitments and overall commercial value.
• Reviewed supplier pricing structures, commercial terms, delivery conditions and quotation completeness to ensure alignment with RFQ and tender requirements.
• Supported procurement decisions by analysing alternative sourcing options, supplier capabilities, lead times, logistics requirements and total procurement costs.
• Monitored procurement commitments against operational requirements and budget considerations, identifying potential cost and supply risks and recommending appropriate mitigation actions.
• Collaborated with Engineering, Materials Management, Production, Maintenance and Finance to validate technical requirements, quantities, delivery requirements and commercial considerations.
• Managed purchase requisitions and purchase orders through the SAP ERP system, ensuring accurate procurement data, timely order placement and effective transaction management.
• Monitored supplier performance against agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs), including delivery, quality, responsiveness and commercial requirements.
• Investigated supplier performance issues, delivery delays, quality concerns and order discrepancies and worked with suppliers and internal stakeholders to implement corrective actions.
• Supported contract and supplier performance reviews by analysing actual supplier performance against agreed requirements and identifying areas for improvement.
• Coordinated procurement activities with operational and project schedules to ensure materials and services were available when required.
• Worked with Finance to resolve purchase order, invoice, payment and commercial discrepancies, supporting timely processing and closure.
• Prepared procurement reports, commercial comparisons, supplier evaluations and management recommendations to support procurement and sourcing decisions.
• Participated in continuous improvement initiatives involving procurement processes, SAP data quality, supplier performance and procurement reporting.

PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER - Civil Service Training Centre - Accra

(2021 - 2023)

• Directed end-to-end procurement and supply chain operations, including procurement planning, sourcing, tendering, quotation evaluation, contract management, supplier performance and logistics.
• Conducted market surveys, supplier analysis and quotation evaluations to benchmark prices and support competitive procurement decisions.
• Led sourcing and tendering activities and conducted commercial negotiations to achieve best value for money.
• Partnered with Finance and cost-control teams to monitor procurement expenditure, identify cost variances and implement cost-efficiency and optimisation initiatives.
• Developed procurement plans based on operational requirements, historical demand, market conditions, supplier capacity and available resources.
• Managed contract planning and contract performance reviews, ensuring suppliers and contractors delivered according to agreed contractual requirements.
• Monitored supplier and contractor performance against agreed SLAs, deliverables, quality requirements and timelines.
• Identified supplier performance issues and contractual risks and worked with stakeholders to develop corrective actions and mitigation strategies.
• Conducted periodic contract reviews to assess compliance with contractual terms, performance expectations and organisational requirements.
• Monitored market trends and supplier conditions to support sourcing strategy, procurement planning and supply continuity.
• Supervised procurement activities and ensured accurate, timely and policy-compliant purchasing workflows.
• Prepared procurement reports, management recommendations, supplier performance reports and procurement planning documentation.
• Assessed operational and supply-chain risks and implemented controls to reduce potential disruption to procurement and business operations.
• Developed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to improve procurement governance, process consistency and operational efficiency.
• Worked closely with Finance, Operations, Administration and suppliers to resolve contractual, procurement, payment and delivery issues.
• Maintained accurate procurement documentation, supplier quotations, contracts and transaction records in accordance with policy and regulatory requirements.