Joshua Rockson

Experience

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  Fairgreen Ltd

  Feb 2003 - Jun 2006

  Finance/Procurement Officer

  Led the end-to-end procure-to-pay process at Fairgreen Ltd, optimizing supply chain operations and financial reporting. Improved supply chain resilience and streamlined funding requirements for purchased products, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency.

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  Unipart - Jaguar BU

  Oct 2007 - Feb 2012

  • Developed sourcing strategies for new model vehicle parts/components at Unipart - Jaguar BU.• Conducted market surveys to determine demand and availability of parts/components.• Procured R&D services as needed during the integrated product launch cycle. • Managed client contracts and SLA with suppliers, ensuring key KPIs achievement for availability, cost, and stock turn.• Developed supplier relationships in line with JLR's SDPR roadmap for continuous improvement.• Implemented cost-down strategies and dispute management to optimize procurement strategies. • Managed supply chain projects including supply network design and lead-time reduction.• Implemented structured S&OP process to align demand and supply effectively.• Analyzed market trends to improve product forecast accuracy and cost down opportunities. In my role as a Supply Chain Analyst at Unipart Group in Oxford, United Kingdom, I conducted thorough supply chain and COGS analyses to identify cost differentials and potential cost downs benefits. By making recommendations for product resourcing in-line with sourcing strategies, I optimized supply chain efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

  • Purchasing & Pre Procurement Manager

    Sept 2011 - Feb 2012

  • Supplier Improvement Manager

    Apr 2011 - Sept 2011

  • Supply Chain Project Manager & Analyst

    Feb 2008 - Mar 2011

  • Supply Chain Analyst

    Oct 2007 - Jan 2008
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  Nestlé

  Mar 2012 - Aug 2016

  • Led a team in developing effective sourcing strategies for Raw Material Spend in 22 countries, adding sustainable value to Nestlé.• Ensured flawless execution of procurement strategy, reviewing sourcing approach, governance, SRM, Third-Party Risk Management and compliance to internal and external standards.• Achieved cost savings and improved quality through strategic sourcing initiatives, effective demand and supply network design to manage supplier risk and efficient working capital management. Show less

  • Regional Procurement Manager, Raw Materials

    Nov 2014 - Aug 2016

  • Regional Procurement Manager, S&IM

    Mar 2012 - Oct 2014
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  Barclays Bank Ghana Ltd

  Sept 2016 - Feb 2020

  Vice President | Head of Procurement

  • Led procurement team at Barclays Bank Ghana Ltd to develop and execute strategies aligning with operational goals, SRM, and Third-Party Risk Management• Negotiated contracts for transition and Brand & Name Change to Absa Bank Ghana Limited, a multi-million dollar project (Branch Construction and fit-outs using FIDIC framework).• Implemented cost management solutions to optimize efficiency and drive savings for the organisation.

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  Absa Bank Ghana Ltd.

  Feb 2020 - now

  Vice President| Head of Procurement

  • Led the procurement team at Absa Bank Ghana Ltd., delivering innovative, sustainable supply chain strategies to optimise costs, strengthen supplier relationships, and enhance resilience.• Designed and implemented procurement processes, systems, and platforms, embedding policies and driving operational efficiency, SRM, Third-Party Risk Management as custodian of the Bank’s Procurement Policy and Secretary to the Procurement Governance Committee.• Managed multi-million-dollar tenders, negotiations, and contracts under the FIDIC framework, achieving high-value outcomes.• Streamlined operations with hands-on strategies, significantly improving procurement performance and contributing to the Bank’s CTI and TFCF. Show less

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  Webster University

  Jul 2022 - Mar 2024

  Adjunct Lecturer

  As an Adjunct Lecturer at Webster University in Ghana, I specialised in Operations and Supply Chain Management, delivering dynamic lectures that combine theoretical frameworks with practical insights to empower students with analytical expertise for process optimisation and data-driven decision-making.