Claims Procurement Team Leader at Discovery Limited

Key Purpose

• Develop new and innovative strategies to improve the loss ratio in the building and contents claims environment. Source, establish and maintain new partnerships in order to support the strategic procurement.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

• Accurate and timeous reporting of relevant management information to all stakeholders which would include procurement management, claims and suppliers
• Assist Head of Procurement in developing procurement policies, procedures, processes
• Build strategic, professional and ethical relationships with internal clients and suppliers
• Continuous improvement of training methods and performance measurement systems
• Ensure procurement function’s compliance with company policies, procedures and IT standards, focusing on standardization of processes
• Process mapping & improvement
• Key account management
• Non-motor procurement auditing

Personal Attributes and Skills

• Deciding and initiating action
• Working with People
• Persuading and influencing
• Presenting and communicating information
• Writing and Reporting
• Planning and Organising
• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
• Following Instructions and Procedures
• Coping with pressure and setbacks
   

Technical Skills

• A way of work that anticipates the requirements of various stakeholders when engaging through all mediums of communication
• A passion for independent-based decision making
• Curiosity and comfort with numbers and large data sets
• The ability to deliver in a high-pressure, innovative environment
• An understanding of economics of supply and demand
• Excellent negotiation skills
• The ability to engage at strategic, tactical and operational levels of the business
• Attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal skills
• Ownership of personal development

Education and Experience

Minimum

• Matric (Essential)         
• Degree (Advantageous)
• 2-3 years experience in building insurance environment