Job Description
SUPPLY CHAIN EXECUTIVE
Lankem Ceylon PLC is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Supply Chain Executive to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating day-to-day procurement activities, managing supplier relationships, processing purchase orders, and ensuring the timely availability of materials and services in accordance with company policies and procedures.
What you will lead:
- Review approved purchase requisitions and process purchase orders in accordance with company procurement policies.
- Obtain quotations, compare supplier offers, and coordinate supplier selection in line with approved procedures.
- Coordinate with suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of raw materials, packaging materials, and other required items.
- Work closely with factories, warehouse teams, divisional teams, and other internal stakeholders to confirm material requirements and delivery schedules.
- Monitor open purchase orders and follow up on overdue deliveries and pending supplier confirmations.
- Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, quotations, supplier communications, and supporting documents.
- Coordinate with Finance and Accounts Payable teams regarding supplier invoices, payment status, and required documentation.
- Support supplier registration, vendor master data updates, and procurement-related documentation.
- Monitor material shortages and escalate critical supply issues to the relevant senior team members.
- Assist in preparing procurement reports, KPI updates, price comparisons, and management reports.
- Ensure compliance with procurement procedures, delegated approval limits, and ERP system requirements.
What you will bring:
- A Bachelor's degree or professional qualification in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Management, or a related field.
- 1-3 years of relevant experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain operations. Candidates with suitable qualifications and relevant internship experience may also be considered.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems will be an added advantage
- Strong communication, coordination, negotiation, and organizational skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work within deadlines.
- A proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Interested applicants are invited to submit applications with a Curriculum Vitae and names of two non-related referees to vacancies.hr@lankem.lk within 7 days of this advertisement. Deputy General Manager - HR Lankem Ceylon PLC, No. 98, Sri Sangaraja Mawatha, Colombo-10
- Lankem Ceylon PLC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.
- We are committed towards creating a diverse and inclusive work environment.
- By applying to this vacancy, you consent to process your personal information for recruitment purposes and acknowledge that reference checks may be conducted.