ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our client is a well-established and reputed manufacturing organization in Sri Lanka operating a large-scale production facility in Western province. The company maintains structured procurement systems and strong operational standards to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing performance.This role is critical in ensuring material availability, cost efficiency, and supplier performance excellence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Manage the end-to-end procurement cycle across all material categories

Ensure timely processing and tracking of purchase orders

Monitor supplier deliveries and provide accurate material arrival timelines

Maintain uninterrupted supply to support production schedules

RAW MATERIAL & STRATEGIC SOURCING

Lead raw material sourcing initiatives for manufacturing operations

Manage overseas vendor negotiations and international procurement

Identify cost-saving opportunities through supplier consolidation and process improvements

Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, delivery reliability, and responsiveness

SUPPLIER & VENDOR MANAGEMENT

Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships

Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and service level agreements

Implement structured supplier performance monitoring systems

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COORDINATION

Work closely with Demand Planning for raw material forecasting

Coordinate with Maintenance for engineering spares procurement

Liaise with Administration and Facilities for plant-related purchases

Collaborate with Finance for budgeting and payment processes

SYSTEMS & PROCESS IMPROVEMENT

Ensure effective utilization of SAP for procurement transactions and reporting

Improve procurement documentation, controls, and governance practices

Drive process efficiencies and compliance with company policies

TEAM LEADERSHIP

Lead and mentor procurement team members

Develop category expertise within the team

Encourage collaboration and knowledge sharing

CANDIDATE PROFILE

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum 10–15 years of progressive procurement experience, with at least 5 years in a senior managerial position within the Manufacturing or FMCG sector

Strong hands-on experience in raw material sourcing

Experience dealing with overseas suppliers and international procurement

Exposure to engineering spares and plant procurement is advantageous

Experience working in structured reporting environments

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management / Procurement / Business Administration or related field (Mandatory)

ISMM qualification will be an added advantage

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Good understanding of procurement cycles and supplier evaluation

Strong commercial and negotiation skills

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

Strong analytical and decision-making capability

Leadership and team development skills

Effective stakeholder management

Detail-oriented with strong execution focus

LKR 500,000 – 600,000 (All Inclusive) + Company Standard Benefits