Procurement Clerk

ROLE SUMMARY:

Northfields International School is a premier independent co-educational day school in Mauritius that provides an English-medium education for over 1200 boys and girls aged between 18 months and 18 years.  Northfields is well known for its traditional values, family atmosphere, and sustained emphasis on the holistic development of each student. Excellence and leadership skills are fostered through their rigorous programme of academic study combined with dynamic and varied extracurricular activities and service as action programmes. Northfields is committed to inspiring our diverse learning community to make a positive impact as active global citizens.

The Northfields campus in Labourdonnais is situated on owned freehold property and incorporates numerous subject classrooms, dedicated science labs, computer suites, art studios, a design and Special Education Needs (SEN) and English as an Additional Language (EAL) support room.  Northfields offers internationally recognised educational programmes and qualifications for Cambridge and the International Baccalaureate. The curriculum progression in the school begins with Regio Emelia Pre-Nursery, followed by the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) at NIPS. Students from the Primary School may progress to Secondary School at NIHS, where they follow the 5-year Cambridge curriculum in Years 7-11, culminating with the Cambridge IGCSE examination at the end of Year 11.  Students in Sixth Form then follow the 2-year IB Diploma Programme (DP) or Cambridge A level.

Apart from being an authorised IB World School, the quality of Northfields is further bolstered through the school’s accreditation with the Council of International Schools (CIS) and membership with the Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA). Northfields is registered and licensed in Mauritius with the Ministry of Gender Equality & Welfare for our Pre-Nursery, with the Early Childhood Care and Education Authority (ECCEA) and the Ministry of Education and Human Resources for both Primary Schools and the Private Secondary Education Authority (PSEA) for our Secondary School.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Procurement Clerk to join our team. The successful candidate will support the procurement function by ensuring the timely sourcing, purchasing, and tracking of goods and services in line with organisational policies and budgetary guidelines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in sourcing and obtaining quotations from approved suppliers.

• Prepare purchase orders and ensure proper documentation and approvals.

• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and delivery details.

• Track and follow up on orders to ensure timely delivery.

• Liaise with suppliers and internal departments to resolve discrepancies or delays.

• Ensure compliance with procurement procedures and financial policies.

• Support inventory management and maintain updated supplier lists.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• High School Certificate with a certificate in procurement or supply chain

• Previous experience in procurement, purchasing, or administrative support preferred.

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) and basic procurement systems.

• Good communication and negotiation skills.

• High level of integrity and adherence to procurement ethic

Personal Attributes:

• Reliable, punctual, and able to work under minimal supervision.

• Team player with a customer service mindset.

• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.