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Buyer
Role summary
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The Buyer is responsible for sourcing goods and services, obtaining quotations, negotiating with suppliers, issuing purchase orders and ensuring timely delivery at the right quality and cost. Requirements typically include procurement or supply-chain experience, strong vendor-negotiation and communication skills, attention to detail, and confidence using purchasing systems and Microsoft Office. Knowledge of procurement procedures, contract terms and basic financial controls is advantageous. DHL will expect the candidate to work ethically, maintain accurate records, support cost savings, build effective supplier relationships and follow company, legal and sustainability standards. The ability to manage competing priorities and collaborate with finance, operations and internal stakeholders is important.
Can I work in Mauritius?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Work permit after a local-first test. Drivers need 3 years' experience and an age of 25 to 45; managers on MUR 50,000+ basic can use the Occupation Permit.
Before you apply: Driver jobs need a licence that counts in that country, and a foreign one may not carry over: Japan's truck-driver visa asks for a class 1 licence, Qatar residents sit a driving test, and Ireland's permit list asks for a CE or C1E truck licence or one it recognises.
Watch for: Foreign drivers work only for their sponsoring employer and take a 3.5-day course on Mauritian roads after arrival.
Official source: Ministry of Labour and Industrial Relations: Work Permit Information Sheet (February 2026). Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Mauritius
Usual for Logistics jobs in Mauritius, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Work-permit staff: employer housing with a lodging permit; professionals vary |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Employer pays recruitment and permit fees; India scheme also covers tickets, medical tests, insurance |
| Flights | Return ticket at permit end for work-permit staff (India scheme: employer pays); professionals vary |
| Contract | Usually 2 to 3 years; work and Occupation Permits can run up to 10 years in all |
| Leave | 20 working days after 12 months (by law); 13th-month bonus (by law) |
| Income tax | 0% up to MUR 500,000 a year (about USD 900 a month), 10% to MUR 1m, 20% above |
| Health cover | Employer pays insurance cover for the worker (India scheme); other cases vary |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
Working in Mauritius
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About DHL
DHL is a global logistics and supply-chain company operating through a wide range of services, including express delivery, freight forwarding, contract logistics, e-commerce logistics and international mail. Its network connects businesses and consumers across countries by air, road, sea and warehousing operations. DHL is part of DHL Group and is known for its international reach, operational expertise and focus on reliability, customer service and technology. In Mauritius, the company supports local and international trade through transport, delivery and logistics solutions. Employees commonly work in a structured, performance-focused environment with emphasis on compliance, safety, teamwork and continuous improvement. Procurement professionals can contribute by managing suppliers, controlling expenditure and ensuring that operational teams receive suitable goods and services efficiently.