Assistant Manager Procurement at CIC Insurance

PURPOSE:

Responsible for coordination of evaluation of bids and assist in procurement of goods, works and services as per approved procurement policy.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate the evaluation of tenders, quotations and proposals by the Evaluation Committee as per the established procedures.
• Preparation of the preliminary, technical and financial evaluation reports.
• Standing Member and Secretary of the Procurement Committee.
• Ensure compliance of the approved procurement policy, identify areas for continuous improvement of the policy as and when required.
• Develop and build vendor relationships with existing suppliers and create relationships with new suppliers.
• Assist in implementing and driving CIC procurement strategies and policies.
• Assist in Leading the development of category specific sourcing strategies and research on new products and services to meet company’s goals.
• Assist to Oversee supplier selection, contracting, negotiations and monitor use of competitive bidding/ benchmarking and develop framework contracts to cover future purchases for 1-2 years.
• Identify, build and maintain strategic partnerships and alliances with suppliers and partners.
• Ensure procurement-supplier relationship management process by assisting in overseeing supplier management for relevant categories and lead Business Unit (BU)- Procurement risk reviews.
• Assist in Providing oversight of management of Office systems which shall include the IT and office equipment.
• Ensure that other functional areas receive quality, timely procurement service and assistance.
• Assist in overseeing tendering process and ensure all adhere to the specification of requirements, requests for proposals, evaluation and supplier appointment.
• Assist in managing Data and review all records of purchased goods, including costs, deliveries and inventories.
• Assist in evaluating supplier capabilities and establish sources for new technologies and new markets dictated by business requirements.
• Deliver cost savings based on sourcing strategies and compliance management.

Academic and Professional Requirements

Education

• Minimum of Bachelors degree in Procurement or Business-related field from a reputable university
• Computer literate in MS Office and other office applications 
• Certification in either of the following; CIPS/KISM Certification, PMO, APS-K

 Experience Required:

• Relevant experience    4