Assistant Manager Supply Chain Management
2025-09-16T09:55:12+00:00
CIC General Insurance
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kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Insurance
Transportation & Logistics
2025-09-30T17:00:00+00:00
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CIC General Insurance Uganda Limited is hiring a Assistant Manager Supply Chain Management to support the effective management of the Procurement and supply chain function by coordinating procurement, inventory management, logistics, and vendor relations to ensure timely, cost-effective, and quality delivery of goods and services in line with organizational goals and policies.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Procurement & Vendor Management ·
- Assist in developing, implementing, and oversee end to end procurement plans in line with organizational needs.
- Prepare bid documents, request for quotations and evaluate supplier proposals.
- Participate in supplier sourcing, evaluation, and contract negotiations to ensure favorable terms on price, quality and delivery
- Maintain vendor databases and ensure compliance with procurement procedures, policies and regulations.
- Monitor supplier performance and escalate non-compliance.
- Monitor market trends and pricing to identify cost – saving opportunities.
- Identify, assess and onboard reliable suppliers and service providers.
Inventory & Stores Management
- Oversee stock levels and support timely replenishment of goods.
- Ensure accurate record-keeping, stock verification, and reconciliation.
- Support implementation of inventory control systems to minimize wastage and stock-outs.
Logistics & Distribution
- Coordinate transportation and delivery schedules for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Monitor and track shipments, ensuring timely clearance and delivery.
- Collaborate with internal departments to ensure smooth flow of materials.
Policy & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to organizational procurement and supply chain policies.
- Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation.
- Keep abreast of relevant regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Enforce compliance with ethical procurement standards and anti- corruption guidelines.
Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare regular reports on procurement, stock levels, supplier performance, and logistics.
- Identify areas of improvement and recommend cost-saving initiatives.
- Maintain and update the vendor database, including performance records and compliance documents.
- Support supply chain risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
Team Support & Coordination
- Supervise and mentor junior staff in the supply chain department.
- Foster collaboration with finance, operations, and other departments for smooth processes.
- Participate in capacity-building initiatives for continuous improvement.
- Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between procurement, logistics, inventory and finance teams.
- Monitor staff adherence to organizational policies, policies, procedures and ethical standards
Strategic Coordination & Implementation:
- Support the planning and execution of Procurement programs Liaise with regional and branch teams to ensure implementation of procurement processes are followed.
- Provide leadership to supply chain team to achieve operational excellence.
- Maintain a calendar of events and ensure branded items procured and delivered to the events.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and supply chain Management Business Administration or related Field.
- Post graduate diploma in Procurement and supply chain management.
- Professional Qualification: Certificate from Chartered Institute of procurement & supply qualifications (CIPS) or CPSM
- 4 years and above
- A member of association of supply chain Management Added advantage
CIC Insurance Values
CIC insurance Group is committed to providing excellent service, spur further growth and employees are required to align their behavior to the following core values as critical to driving their performance;
- Integrity- Be fair and transparent
- Dynamism- Be passionate and innovative
- Performance- Be efficient and results driven
- Co-operation- Live the Co-operative spirit
Procurement & Vendor Management · Assist in developing, implementing, and oversee end to end procurement plans in line with organizational needs. Prepare bid documents, request for quotations and evaluate supplier proposals. Participate in supplier sourcing, evaluation, and contract negotiations to ensure favorable terms on price, quality and delivery Maintain vendor databases and ensure compliance with procurement procedures, policies and regulations. Monitor supplier performance and escalate non-compliance. Monitor market trends and pricing to identify cost – saving opportunities. Identify, assess and onboard reliable suppliers and service providers. Inventory & Stores Management Oversee stock levels and support timely replenishment of goods. Ensure accurate record-keeping, stock verification, and reconciliation. Support implementation of inventory control systems to minimize wastage and stock-outs. Logistics & Distribution Coordinate transportation and delivery schedules for efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Monitor and track shipments, ensuring timely clearance and delivery. Collaborate with internal departments to ensure smooth flow of materials. Policy & Compliance Ensure adherence to organizational procurement and supply chain policies. Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation. Keep abreast of relevant regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Enforce compliance with ethical procurement standards and anti- corruption guidelines. Reporting & Analysis Prepare regular reports on procurement, stock levels, supplier performance, and logistics. Identify areas of improvement and recommend cost-saving initiatives. Maintain and update the vendor database, including performance records and compliance documents. Support supply chain risk assessments and mitigation strategies. Team Support & Coordination Supervise and mentor junior staff in the supply chain department. Foster collaboration with finance, operations, and other departments for smooth processes. Participate in capacity-building initiatives for continuous improvement. Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between procurement, logistics, inventory and finance teams. Monitor staff adherence to organizational policies, policies, procedures and ethical standards Strategic Coordination & Implementation: Support the planning and execution of Procurement programs Liaise with regional and branch teams to ensure implementation of procurement processes are followed. Provide leadership to supply chain team to achieve operational excellence. Maintain a calendar of events and ensure branded items procured and delivered to the events.
Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and supply chain Management Business Administration or related Field. Post graduate diploma in Procurement and supply chain management. Professional Qualification: Certificate from Chartered Institute of procurement & supply qualifications (CIPS) or CPSM 4 years and above A member of association of supply chain Management Added advantage
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Vacancy title:
Assistant Manager Supply Chain Management
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Insurance, Category: Transportation & Logistics]
Jobs at:
CIC General Insurance
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, September 30 2025
Duty Station:
kampala | Kampala | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, September 16 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
CIC General Insurance Uganda Limited is hiring a Assistant Manager Supply Chain Management to support the effective management of the Procurement and supply chain function by coordinating procurement, inventory management, logistics, and vendor relations to ensure timely, cost-effective, and quality delivery of goods and services in line with organizational goals and policies.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Procurement & Vendor Management ·
- Assist in developing, implementing, and oversee end to end procurement plans in line with organizational needs.
- Prepare bid documents, request for quotations and evaluate supplier proposals.
- Participate in supplier sourcing, evaluation, and contract negotiations to ensure favorable terms on price, quality and delivery
- Maintain vendor databases and ensure compliance with procurement procedures, policies and regulations.
- Monitor supplier performance and escalate non-compliance.
- Monitor market trends and pricing to identify cost – saving opportunities.
- Identify, assess and onboard reliable suppliers and service providers.
Inventory & Stores Management
- Oversee stock levels and support timely replenishment of goods.
- Ensure accurate record-keeping, stock verification, and reconciliation.
- Support implementation of inventory control systems to minimize wastage and stock-outs.
Logistics & Distribution
- Coordinate transportation and delivery schedules for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Monitor and track shipments, ensuring timely clearance and delivery.
- Collaborate with internal departments to ensure smooth flow of materials.
Policy & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to organizational procurement and supply chain policies.
- Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation.
- Keep abreast of relevant regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Enforce compliance with ethical procurement standards and anti- corruption guidelines.
Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare regular reports on procurement, stock levels, supplier performance, and logistics.
- Identify areas of improvement and recommend cost-saving initiatives.
- Maintain and update the vendor database, including performance records and compliance documents.
- Support supply chain risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
Team Support & Coordination
- Supervise and mentor junior staff in the supply chain department.
- Foster collaboration with finance, operations, and other departments for smooth processes.
- Participate in capacity-building initiatives for continuous improvement.
- Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between procurement, logistics, inventory and finance teams.
- Monitor staff adherence to organizational policies, policies, procedures and ethical standards
Strategic Coordination & Implementation:
- Support the planning and execution of Procurement programs Liaise with regional and branch teams to ensure implementation of procurement processes are followed.
- Provide leadership to supply chain team to achieve operational excellence.
- Maintain a calendar of events and ensure branded items procured and delivered to the events.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and supply chain Management Business Administration or related Field.
- Post graduate diploma in Procurement and supply chain management.
- Professional Qualification: Certificate from Chartered Institute of procurement & supply qualifications (CIPS) or CPSM
- 4 years and above
- A member of association of supply chain Management Added advantage
CIC Insurance Values
CIC insurance Group is committed to providing excellent service, spur further growth and employees are required to align their behavior to the following core values as critical to driving their performance;
- Integrity- Be fair and transparent
- Dynamism- Be passionate and innovative
- Performance- Be efficient and results driven
- Co-operation- Live the Co-operative spirit
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 48
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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