About Us
CIC Insurance Group is a leading insurance and financial services organisation with more than five decades of experience helping individuals, families, and organizations achieve financial security.
We have grown into a dynamic Group offering life, general, micro insurance, asset management, and investment solutions, with operations in Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, and Malawi, and are listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.
Our tagline, “We Keep Our Word,” reflects our unwavering commitment to integrity, transparency, and delivering on our promises to our clients, partners, and communities.
CIC Group is passionate about innovation, digital transformation, and inclusive insurance solutions that meet the evolving needs of cooperatives, SMEs, corporates, and individuals. By joining us, you will be part of a team that is shaping the future of financial protection across Africa.
About the Role
Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, this role is responsible for leading the end-to-end procurement of Technology goods and services across CIC Group, while supporting the Supply Chain Manager in the overall management and coordination of the procurement function. The role drives strategic sourcing, commercial and vendor management, contract and renewal management, third-party risk, sustainability and procurement governance to ensure timely, compliant and value-driven procurement outcome.
Key Responsibilities
Technology Procurement & Category Management
- Lead and coordinate the end-to-end procurement of Technology goods and services across the Group, including hardware, software, licences, subscriptions, support and maintenance, telecommunications/network services, technology solutions and related professional services.
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies and procurement plans for the Technology category, aligned to approved business plans, budgets and the annual Procurement Plan.
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Execution
- Manage end-to-end sourcing activities for assigned categories from receipt and validation of requirements through solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, recommendation, approval, award and contracting/LPO issuance.
- Determine and implement appropriate sourcing approaches in accordance with the Procurement Policy, including competitive bidding, framework arrangements, OEM/authorised reseller sourcing and other approved procurement methods.
Contract, Licence & Renewal Management
- Coordinate the contracting process for assigned procurements and ensure approved commercial terms are appropriately incorporated into contracts, LPOs and related procurement documentation.
- Maintain effective oversight of Technology contracts, licences, subscriptions, support and maintenance agreements, including commencement and expiry dates, values, quantities, vendors and renewal requirements
Supplier & Vendor Management
- Oversee supplier onboarding, pre-qualification and due diligence in accordance with Group requirements.
- Manage supplier relationships across assigned categories, including key Technology vendors, OEMs, authorised partners, resellers and service providers.
Procurement Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Ensure procurement activities comply with the Group Procurement Policy, delegated authorities, approved procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Ensure completeness and accuracy of procurement documentation and adherence to established procurement controls.
Sustainable & Responsible Procurement
- Support implementation of the Group’s sustainable procurement and supplier diversity objectives in accordance with the Procurement Policy.
- Integrate relevant sustainability and diversity considerations into sourcing and supplier management activities, where applicable.
Procurement Performance, Reporting & Cost Optimisation
- Monitor the procurement pipeline and provide timely and accurate reports on sourcing status, ageing of requests, TAT, upcoming renewals, outstanding contracts/LPOs, pending deliveries, savings and key procurement risks.
- Conduct periodic spend and market analysis and identify opportunities for savings, cost avoidance, demand consolidation and improved commercial arrangements.
Procurement Management Support, Team Coordination & PEMC Secretariat
- Support the Procurement Manager in the planning, coordination and oversight of the procurement function, including delivery of the annual Procurement Plan and other functional priorities.
- Support the day-to-day coordination of procurement operations, including work allocation, progress follow-up, stakeholder engagement and timely resolution of outstanding matters.
Who We’re Looking For
Essential Knowledge/Skills and Experience Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in a Business-related field (Preferably supply chain Management)
- Professional qualification in Procurement/Supply Chain Management, e.g. CIPS/CPSP-K or equivalent.
- Membership in a relevant professional body (CIPS / KISM)
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience with atleast 2 years supervisory experience
- Experience in managing Technology and ICT related procurement is desirable
Why Join Us?
Joining CIC Insurance Group as an Assistant Procurement Manager offers an opportunity to play a strategic role in enabling the Group’s digital transformation through effective sourcing, vendor management, and technology cost optimization. You will lead and coordinate end-to-end procurement across critical technology categories, including hardware, software, cloud and technology services, while developing sourcing strategies that deliver value, manage risk, and support business priorities. The role provides broad exposure to strategic sourcing, contract and licence management, supplier relationships, sustainable procurement, and procurement governance, while giving you the opportunity to influence commercial outcomes across the Group. If you are commercially astute, analytical, and passionate about technology and strategic procurement, CIC provides a dynamic platform to strengthen your procurement leadership capabilities and contribute directly to operational efficiency and the Group’s digital growth.
If you have the aforementioned professional and academic qualifications and you are ready to execute the above mandate, strictly apply through: https://careers.cicinsurancegroup.com/ clearly indicating the position being applied for.
The application should reach us by close of business on 12th September, 2026. Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us by 30th September, 2026 consider your application unsuccessful.
CIC Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not solicit or require any form of payment for employment opportunities.
N/B: This job advert is open to both internal and external candidates.