Job Description
Post of Project Manager - Procurement
Sri Lanka CERT|CC, the nation's apex body for cybersecurity, is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and professional Project Manager – Procurement to oversee procurement functions. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-paced and impactful organization at the forefront of national cyber resilience.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with the organizational objectives of the CERT.
- Conduct market analysis to identify suppliers offering competitive pricing and innovative solutions for cybersecurity solutions.
- Identify, evaluate, and establish partnerships with reliable vendors specializing in cybersecurity products and IT services.
- Negotiate contracts and service level agreements to ensure value for money and quality deliverables.
- Maintain a database of approved vendors and ensure regular performance evaluations.
- Oversee end-to-end procurement process, including requisitioning, vendor selection, order placement, and delivery.
- Ensure procurement of specialized software, hardware, and services align with technical requirements set by the CERT's operational divisions.
- Ensure all procurement activities comply with national procurement regulations, organizational policies, and budgetary constraints.
- Mitigate risks by ensuring transparency, fairness, and accountability in procurement processes.
- Maintain records of all procurement transactions for audit and reporting purposes.
- Develop and manage the procurement budget in collaboration with the finance team.
- Monitor expenditures to ensure cost efficiency and identify potential savings.
- Collaborate with technical teams to understand their procurement needs, particularly for cybersecurity tools, hardware, and services.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree (SLQF Level 6): in IT, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Higher Diploma (SLQF 4 and above) in Procurement.
- Postgraduate Degree (Master's) (SLQF 9) in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or any other related field is an added advantage.
- Minimum 8 years of managerial experience in IT projects is required.
- Strong project management skills (planning, scheduling, resource allocation, risk management).
- Minimum 5 years’ experience handling procurement and knowledge on government procurement guidelines, practices and procedures.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.
Age should not be less than 35 years old and not more than 50 years old.
An attractive salary package based on current industry standards will be offered, along with medical insurance and travel allowances.
If you believe you are the ideal candidate for this role, please send your CV with a recent photograph and two non-related referees to careers@cert.gov.lk within 14 days of this advertisement. Please mention "Project Manager - Procurement" in the subject line of your email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The selected candidate may be required to perform additional duties as needed to support the ongoing operations of Sri Lanka CERT|CC.
Chief Executive Officer
Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team | Coordination Centre
Room 4-112, BMICH, Bauddhaloka Mawatha,
Colombo 00700
Tel: 011 2691692 / 011 2679888