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  • Posted: Jul 21, 2023
    Deadline: Jul 27, 2023
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  • CIC Insurance Group Limited, commonly referred to as CIC Group, is an insurance and investment group that operates mainly in Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan and Malawi
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    Procurement Officer – Market Research and Survey

    PURPOSE

    • The job exists to ensure that adequate market survey and research is carried out for all goods, works and services which will form a benchmark for purchase of goods, works and services whilst exploring new and alternative market sources.

    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Carry-out Procurement related Market Research.
    • Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market supplier in relation to procurement of goods, works and services.
    • Continuous investigations of new suppliers and market prices trend for goods, works and services that the business continuously requires.
    • Carry out market surveys for all goods, works and services to inform the placing of orders and adjudication by the relevant awarding Committees.
    • Prepare and continuously update the market survey reports for all consumable goods, works and services.
    • Analyze the current procurement spend situation and use spend data to evaluate the various categories.
    • Ensure that all procurement activities strictly adhere to established policy and procedures

    PERSON SPECIFICATION

    Academic Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, or any business-related degree.

    Professional Qualifications

    • Professional certification: Professional Diplomas from Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies (CIPS) or Certified Procurement and Supply Professional of Kenya (CPSK) or progressing towards qualification.

    Experience

    • Minimum of five (5) experience in a busy procurement related function with a bias in market survey.

    Skills and Attributes

    • Strong analytical, inquisitive and critical thinking
    • Strong communication and presentation skills
    • Confident negotiation/ persuasion skills
    • Good supplier relations & management skills
    • Good interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to learn new skills & adjust accordingly as might be required.
    • Planning and organising.
    • Relationship management .
    • Computer literate in MS Office and other office applications.
    • Understanding of the market environment and competitors.
    • Technical competence in Supply Chain.
    • Able to self-manage & to work with minimal or no supervision at all.

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    Procurement Assistant

    PURPOSE:

    • The bearer of this role shall be responsible for sourcing and purchasing goods, works and services that the organization needs to function effectively in a timely manner.
    • The individual shall also be expected to participate in preparation of annual procurement plans

     PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Prepare request for quotations, send them to prequalified suppliers and follow-up for timely submission of the quotations.
    • Participate in evaluation of quotations and preparation of quotation analysis.
    • Undertake price negotiations for the selected procurements.
    • Submit all quotation analysis for approval by the Evaluation Committee.
    • Raise and issue purchase orders and ensure approvals are obtained.
    • Follow up and expedite on the delivery of good and services.
    • Process payments for all goods delivered and services rendered.
    • Maintain procurement records for each procurement.
    • Ensure safe custody of all procurement documents, files and samples.
    • Ensure that all procurement activities strictly adhere to established policy and procedures.

    PERSON SPECIFICATION

    Academic Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, or any business-related degree .

    Professional Qualifications

    • Professional certification: Graduate Diploma Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies(CIPS) or Associate in Procurement and Supply of Kenya (APSK) or progressing towards qualification.

    Experience

    • Minimum of three (3) years experience in a busy procurement related function.

     Skills and Attributes

    • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
    • Strong analytical and critical thinking
    • Strong communication and presentation skills
    • Leads by example and empowers others by instilling a sense of ownership
    • Confident negotiation/ persuasion skills Desirable knowledge/skills and Experience Required:
    • Development and maintenance of service level agreements
    • Planning and organising
    • Cost centre management and budgeting
    • Relationship management
    • Computer literate in MS Office and other office applications
    • Understanding of the working environment /competitors
    • Technical competence

    Method of Application

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