Latest Recruitment at CIC Insurance November 2024

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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.

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.

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