Job Description
We are Hiring!
Assistant Manager - Procurement
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage and coordinate procurement activities to ensure timely availability of materials in line with production requirements.
- Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable local and international suppliers.
- Negotiate prices, payment terms, lead times, and other commercial conditions with suppliers.
- Monitor supplier performance, quality, delivery, and responsiveness.
- Support effective procurement planning and inventory optimization.
- Coordinate with Production, Planning, Finance, Stores, R&D, and other relevant departments to ensure uninterrupted material availability.
- Analyze market trends, material prices, and sourcing opportunities to achieve cost savings.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, procedures, and approval requirements.
- Maintain effective supplier relationships and conduct regular supplier performance reviews.
- Support contract management and procurement documentation.
- Identify opportunities for alternative sourcing and cost reduction.
- Prepare procurement reports and provide management with relevant analysis and recommendations.
Essential Qualifications / Exposure:
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Management, or a related field.
- Professional qualification in Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related discipline will be an added advantage.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Procurement/Supply Chain, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, communication, and supplier management skills.
- Good knowledge of procurement practices, sourcing strategies, and inventory management.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Location: Galle & Colombo
Forward your resume to careers@dsifootwear.com