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Marie Karen Elodie Gopaul

Marie Karen Elodie Gopaul

Bambous,Mauritius

Summary

Resourceful professional with proactive approach seeking to excel as Procurement Coordinator. Demonstrates exceptional organisational abilities and strong communication skills, ensuring smooth procurement processes and supplier relationships. Dedicated to driving cost-saving initiatives and improving supply chain efficiency.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

ADMINISTRATIVE & PROCUREMENT COORDINATOR

Mobisil ltd (Conforama Maurice)
Bagatelle, Mauritius
05.2023 - Current

Administration:

  • Perform day-to-day administrative activities in accordance with standard operating procedures, resources, tools, and quality standards.
  • Maintain all administrative files, including travel clearances/itineraries, visa requests, and consultant transport and lodging information, as well as other related documentation.
  • Assist in arranging hotel accommodations, car hire, cellphone airtime, and bookings for traveling staff as needed.
  • Follow up on local insurance contracts (health, personal accident, and property).
  • Provide ad hoc administrative support to the General Manager, Procurement Manager, and other senior leaders as required.


Procurement:

  • Coordinate with the logistics team and local import/export authorities to ensure smooth operations.
  • Upload all procurement documentation to administrative worksheets on SharePoint.
  • Follow up closely with suppliers on orders and their delivery timelines.
  • Process, manage, and monitor purchase orders from appropriately selected sources.
  • Maintain regular communication with suppliers regarding order status and expected delivery times, while monitoring change orders.
  • Oversee purchase requests and evaluate inventory, specifications, and stock of all equipment.
  • Assist with administrative tasks related to the buying process, credit note processing, after-sales queries, and other related activities.
  • Evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, reputation, history, service support, availability, and reliability for long-term partnerships.
  • Collaborate closely with Management and the Marketing team on all promotional campaigns.
  • Stay updated on local market offers and campaigns to optimize procurement strategies.
  • Foster and maintain strong business relationships with local and international suppliers.
  • Ensure that the Goods Received Note are done properly and in a timely manner.
  • Proceed with GRN on system.
  • Produce Report and Statistics to General Manager and Procurement manager.
  • Perform any other cognate duties


Administrative secretary

ONG Anges du Soleil
Tamarin, Mauritius
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Manage all email correspondence.
  • Oversee the organization’s Facebook account.
  • Track attendance of children in Riverland.
  • Ensure replacements for children are done as per the waiting list.
  • Follow up with absentees and manage payment receipts (scholarships, courses, sports).
  • Assist the Coordinator with all administrative tasks.

Purchasing officer

Espace maison Ltee (Trianon Branch)
01.2021 - 09.2022
  • Ensure that there is sufficient stock for the commercial department as per sales forecast in line with scheduled planning
  • Ensure that the stock ordering process of EML is respected as per company objectives and guidelines.
  • Prepare and proceed with orders as per planning and negotiated condition follow up on orders
  • Act as back up to the Purchasing Coordinator in order to ensure that stocks are always available
  • File all necessary information related the ordering processes
  • Follow up claim and day to day pending issues
  • Follow up on the shipping information with the logistic dept.
  • Request validation from your reporting line for the Purchasing process
  • Collect and prepare report for control
  • Ensure claim are refunded in time
  • Input necessary data on the ERP system to do the ordering process to enable the warehouse and sales to have relevant information
  • Provide adequate support to all internal stakeholders in order to ensure smooth running of the business
  • Prepare stock and suppliers’ reports.

Customer Service Supervisor

Espace Maison Ltee (Tamarin Branch)
07.2017 - 01.2021
  • Manage the day-to-day Customer Service Desk
  • Assist the Operations Manager and ensure smooth shop functioning in the absence of the Shop Manager.
  • Report to the Branch Manager on a Day to Day Basis
  • Conduct Daily Verification of till Settlement and Planning of After Sales Services

Head Cashier

Espace Maison Ltee (Tamarin Branch)
07.2015 - 06.2017
  • Manage a team
  • Conduct till reconciliation
  • Credit Client card settlements
  • Procedures regarding deposits
  • Banking of cash
  • Provide efficient customer service

Cashier

Espace Maison Ltee (Tamarin Branch)
02.2015 - 07.2015
  • Welcome/greet and inform customers
  • Register payment from customers
  • Enhance/promote company’s and principals’ image when dealing with customers
  • Manual Invoices and Cash sales
  • Cancellation of manual invoices

Secretary and IT teacher

ORIAN Educational Centre
09.2014 - 02.2015

Head Cashier

Espace Maison Ltee (Tamarin Branch)
06.2014 - 08.2014

Cashier

Espace Maison Ltee (Tamarin Branch)
01.2013 - 05.2014

Trainee at reception desk

Espace Maison Ltee (Tamarin Branch)
10.2012 - 12.2012
  • Adapted to new situations and learned new skills quickly.
  • Made positive contributions to team and workplace, consistently exceeding expectations.
  • Solved complex problems with effective teamwork and communication skills.
  • Maintained a high level of service whilst dealing with client queries and complaints.

In charge of waiter

TWINS GARDEN Restaurant (Flic en Flac)
06.2010 - 08.2011
  • Ensure customers satisfaction for the services provided
  • Manage a team
  • Bar Stock Control
  • Take phone reservation

Barmaid

TWINS GARDEN Restaurant (Flic en Flac)
11.2009 - 06.2010
  • Ensure customers satisfaction for the services provided
  • Manage a team
  • Bar Stock Control
  • Take phone reservation

Cashier and Barmaid

AANARI HOTEL (Flic en Flac)
03.2009 - 11.2009

Trainee waitress

AANARI HOTEL (Flic en Flac)
11.2008 - 03.2009

Education

Bilingual Secretarial Studies

ORIAN Educational Centre Ltd
01.2012 - 12.2012

School Certificate -

Eden College Girls Rose-Hill
01.2004 - 11.2008

Skills

  • Negotiation Skills:Ability to negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to secure favorable pricing and conditions
  • Analytical Skills: Proficient in analyzing data and market trends to make informed purchasing decisions
  • Vendor Management: Experience in building and maintaining relationships with suppliers, ensuring quality and reliability
  • Inventory Management: Knowledge of inventory control techniques and the ability to monitor stock levels effectively
  • Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to liaise with suppliers, stakeholders, and team members


  • Attention to Detail:Meticulous in reviewing orders, and documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance
  • Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with procurement software, ERP systems, and tools like SharePoint for documentation management
  • Problem-Solving SkillsCapable of identifying issues and developing effective solutions in a timely manner
  • Regulatory Knowledge: Awareness of relevant laws and regulations related to procurement and supply chain management
  • Collaboration and Teamwork: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including logistics, finance, and marketing
  • Time Management: Strong organizational skills to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Accomplishments

  • Starting as Trainee at the reception desk in 2012 to now, being a Customer Service Supervisor in the same company.
  • Has been awarded employee of the month September 2018 EML Tamarin
  • Has been awarded the Best Retails Employer for the Year 2018 EML Shops
  • Participation in the FMSC LEAGUE in Volley Ball Tournament and represent UBP Group.
  • Participate in Various Athletics competitions

Additional Information

I am a dynamic person which can work under pressure, may work in a team and has a good team spirit. Being a very determined and trust-worthy person on whom you may rely on. I am a fast learner and a determined person willing to take challenges at any stage of life, to always better myself and go beyond my limits. Surely, with adequate training and supporting material, I will be able to meet the goal and objective of the company.

Languages

English
Intermediate
French
Advanced

Affiliations

  • Volleyball
  • Athletism

Certification


  • 2012: City & Guilds Level 2 in Word Processing Techniques
  • 2012: City & Guilds Level 2 in Spreadsheet Processing Techniques
  • 2012: City & Guilds Level 2 in Desktop Publishing Software
  • 2015: Certificate in Customer Service from UBP
  • 2017: Certificate in Sales Techniques from DRR Consulting Ltd
  • 2019: Certificate in Information Security Awareness

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

ADMINISTRATIVE & PROCUREMENT COORDINATOR

Mobisil ltd (Conforama Maurice)
05.2023 - Current

Administrative secretary

ONG Anges du Soleil
10.2022 - 05.2023

Purchasing officer

Espace maison Ltee (Trianon Branch)
01.2021 - 09.2022

Customer Service Supervisor

Espace Maison Ltee (Tamarin Branch)
07.2017 - 01.2021

Head Cashier

Espace Maison Ltee (Tamarin Branch)
07.2015 - 06.2017

Cashier

Espace Maison Ltee (Tamarin Branch)
02.2015 - 07.2015

Secretary and IT teacher

ORIAN Educational Centre
09.2014 - 02.2015

Head Cashier

Espace Maison Ltee (Tamarin Branch)
06.2014 - 08.2014

Cashier

Espace Maison Ltee (Tamarin Branch)
01.2013 - 05.2014

Trainee at reception desk

Espace Maison Ltee (Tamarin Branch)
10.2012 - 12.2012

Bilingual Secretarial Studies

ORIAN Educational Centre Ltd
01.2012 - 12.2012

In charge of waiter

TWINS GARDEN Restaurant (Flic en Flac)
06.2010 - 08.2011

Barmaid

TWINS GARDEN Restaurant (Flic en Flac)
11.2009 - 06.2010

Cashier and Barmaid

AANARI HOTEL (Flic en Flac)
03.2009 - 11.2009

Trainee waitress

AANARI HOTEL (Flic en Flac)
11.2008 - 03.2009

School Certificate -

Eden College Girls Rose-Hill
01.2004 - 11.2008
Marie Karen Elodie Gopaul