Executive - Supply Chain (Retail Category Buyer)
About the Employer
Job Description
Vacancy for Executive – Supply Chain ( Retail Category Buyer)
We at LAUGFS Holdings Limited are one of Sri Lanka's largest diversified business conglomerates and a trusted, well-loved home-grown enterprise. Founded in 1995, LAUGFS has grown to encompass 20 industries locally and internationally, establishing a strong presence as a leader and pioneer in the power and energy, retail, industrial, services, leisure, and logistics sectors. With a workforce of over 3,000 employees and an annual turnover exceeding USD 300 million, LAUGFS continues to expand and empower the nation as a trusted Sri Lankan brand.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop an in-depth knowledge of products in assigned categories and review stock against demand to maintain optimum stock levels.
- Ensure appropriate approvals are obtained before purchases and obtain quotations from suppliers.
- Prepare comparison of quotations, secure approvals, and negotiate with suppliers to achieve the best terms for the company.
- Convert and raise Purchase Orders (Direct Store Deliveries & Central Purchasing Unit) as per SLA and share with suppliers, obtain acknowledgements, and track timely deliveries.
- Ensure 100% availability of items while monitoring KPIs (fill rate, availability, stock days).
- Manage supplier relationships, payments, price revisions, GP negotiations, GP corrections, and returns follow-ups.
- Review daily and weekly performance, prepare reports, and provide updates to management.
- Manage master data creation, modifications, and cancellations in line with SLAs.
- Check approved PRs and liaise with SBUs to identify and validate requirements.
Candidate Profile
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- 1-2 year of experience in purchasing, procurement, or retail category management.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and coordination skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems (SAP preferred).
- Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- High attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
If you are confident that you have the right skills, knowledge, attitude and passion to grow with us, please forward your resume to [email protected] within 07 days of this notice, stating two non-related referees. Please mention the post applied for in the subject line.
