Procurement Officer

Full Time 1 month ago Port Louis

Employment Information

Key Responsibilities

1. Procurement Operations

  • Analyse project and site requirements and anticipate purchasing needs.

  • Organise and lead Procurement Kick-Off Meetings with site teams.

  • Manage the full procure-to-pay cycle in line with internal procedures.

  • Handle both spot purchases and framework agreements.

  • Ensure timely delivery of materials and services to construction sites.

2. Sourcing & Supplier Management

  • Identify, evaluate, and onboard local and international suppliers.

  • Launch requests for quotation (RFQs), tenders, and competitive bidding processes.

  • Conduct commercial and contractual negotiations to secure best value.

  • Participate in supplier performance evaluation and continuous improvement.

  • Maintain strong, ethical, and sustainable supplier relationships.

3. Contract & Risk Management

  • Prepare and formalise purchase orders and contracts.

  • Ensure compliance with technical, financial, legal, and HSE requirements.

  • Monitor contractual commitments, delivery schedules, and risks.

  • Escalate issues and propose mitigation actions when required.

 

 

4. Cost Optimisation & Strategy

  • Contribute to category-based procurement strategies.

  • Benchmark market prices and challenge existing sourcing practices.

  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency gains.

  • Support responsible and sustainable procurement initiatives.

5. Reporting & Performance Monitoring

  • Produce procurement reports, dashboards, and KPIs.

  • Track savings, supplier performance, and purchasing compliance.

  • Provide accurate data to support management decision-making.

 

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Cost savings achieved vs. budget

  • On-time delivery rate to sites

  • Supplier performance and quality levels

  • Compliance with procurement procedures

  • Contract coverage ratio

  • Accuracy and timeliness of reporting

 

Candidate Profile

Education

  • Minimum HSC/Baccalaureate +3 in Procurement, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or Management.

Experience

  • At least 3 years’ proven experience in a Procurement/Buyer role.

  • Strong exposure to production or construction procurement (highly desirable).

  • Experience working with international suppliers and logistics is an advantage.

Technical Skills

  • Good command of Microsoft Office (especially Excel).

  • Knowledge of Power BI or reporting tools.

  • Experience using a Procurement or ERP system.

  • Understanding of tendering, negotiation, and contract management processes.

 

Soft Skills

  • Strong negotiation and communication abilities.

  • Analytical mindset with high attention to detail.

  • Ability to prioritise, multitask, and work under pressure.

  • Proactive, adaptable, and solution-oriented.

  • Team player with a strong sense of ethics and responsibility.


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