4th Africa Procurement and Supply Chain Awards held

The sterling performance of Procurement and Supply Chain units and experts who are constantly saving costs and driving profits in their various organisations were recognised and celebrated at the 4^th Africa Procurement and Supply Chain Awards which took place last Friday in Accra.

Keynoting the event under the theme: ‘Driving Excellence in Procurement and Supply Chain Management’, the Head of the Local Government Service, Ign. Dr. Nana Ato Arthur, espoused the essence of good procurement practices in the provision of goods and services to the citizenry across the 16 Regional Coordinating Councils and the 261 Municipal, Metropolitan and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in Ghana.

He added that in ensuring value for money, the Public Procurement Act, 2003 (Act 656) provides for public procurement, effective tendering and contract processes and quality.

The Head of the Local Government Service explained that government is making relentless effort to mitigate procurement breaches in service delivery as well as the use of E-procurement.

Addressing the participants, Ing. Dr. Ato Arthur urged procurement and supply chain practitioners to be guided by the principles of ethics and good public procurement management.

Commending the CEO of Instinctwave, Ing. Dr. Ato Arthur stated that the event management organisation is increasingly becoming a very relevant and rich partner to the public sector in Africa.

The prestigious awards brought together the most innovative and transformative players, as well as practitioners who exemplify how to maintain integrity in procurement and supply chain processes from across the profession to recognise and celebrate excellence.

Chief Executive Officer of Instinctwave, Mr. Akin Naphtal, expressed his excitement about the 4^th edition of the awards scheme, describing it as a unique scheme that will motivate and raise the standards of professionals & industry players in terms of their contribution to the success and growth of African businesses.

According to him, all Procurement & Supply Chain Departments that cut across all industries in the private and public sector space play significant roles in ensuring the development of organisations.

The CEO of Instinctwave added that in 2020, the global supply chain management market was valued at US$15.85billion, and it is expected to reach almost US$31billion by 2026.

“Given today’s volatile and disruptive environment, supply chain organisations must become more flexible, and the solution is digitalisation. In the next three to five years, we will see an increase in the adoption of digital supply chain technologies, as well as technologies that improve human decision-making,” he stated.

Mr. Naphtal further added that most times little attention and recognition are given to the Procurement and Supply Chain industry, hence, the organisation of the Africa Procurement and Supply Chain Awards.

“To deepen our engagement, we have also launched the Supply Chain Africa Magazine, a bi-weekly publication showcasing the growth, challenges and opportunities in the industry,” he concluded.

At the Awards Night, recognition was bestowed on leading procurement experts, teams and top procurement & supply chain organisations whose outstanding leadership and practices have raised the standards of procurement within the profession, showcasing top ethics, best practices, tact and brilliance in managing organizations’ supplies, as well as promoting business growth and sustainability.

The 4^th Africa Procurement and Supply Chain Awards Night provided an exceptional opportunity for stakeholders in the finance sector to network, entertain patrons, reinforce relationships with industry stakeholders, and reward staff with exceptional performance.

Some of the institutions who were honoured at the gala night include outstanding personalities from Ghana, Nigeria and other African countries.

Below is a list of winners who were honoured at the glamorous event:

Among Ghana’s top 10 Procurement and Supply Chain Leaders, the following personalities present at the Awards Night were announced:

Among Africa’s top 50 Procurement and Supply Chain Leaders, the following personalities present at the Awards Night were announced: