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IBM Opens Procurement Center In Ghana

By TechTaffy Desk

IBM has opened a new procurement center in Ghana.The center, located in Accra, will serve clients and business partners in Ghana and 16 other African countries. IBM has made substantial investments in Ghana over the past few years in terms of skills development, said Joe Mensah, general manager of IBM Ghana.

Procurement services to support the region will include activities such as purchase order creation, amendments and supplier invoice management. IBM will staff the procurement center with local talent.

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