At DRK Builders Ltd, we are seeking a motivated Assistant Procurement Officer to join our team in Mauritius. This full-time role involves assisting in the procurement process, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials and services, managing supplier relationships, conducting market research, and maintaining procurement records. Join us for a dynamic team environment, competitive salary and benefits, and professional development opportunities.

 

Qualifications/Experience:

• Proven experience as a procurement officer or related position.
• 3+ years of experience as a procurement officer or in a similar position.
• Degree in supply chain management, accounting, logistics, or business administration.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Overseeing and supervising employees and all activities of the purchasing department.
• Preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies.
• Following and enforcing the company’s procurement policies and procedures.
• Reviewing, comparing, analysing, and approving products and services to be purchased.
• Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.
• Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.
• Maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts.
• Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers.
• Preparing budgets, cost analyses, and reports.

Skills required:

• Exceptional negotiation skills to interact with suppliers and secure the best prices for goods and services.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate potential suppliers before finalizing deals, as well as evaluating the overall function of the procurement department.
• Detailed knowledge of procurement regulations, contract agreements, and the ability to identify market trends.

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