Job Description
“Happiness Is Always at The Edge – Change and be Happy!”
Are You Ready to Shape the Future and Lead with Excellence?
Waters Edge, a benchmark of Sri Lankan hospitality, is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Manager – Procurement to support and strengthen the organization’s procurement function through effective sourcing, supplier management, and purchasing operations. The role is responsible for ensuring efficient procurement processes, maintaining compliance with organizational policies, and delivering cost-effective purchasing solutions that support operational excellence across the hotel.
As we continue to uphold our commitment to service excellence and operational efficiency, Waters Edge offers outstanding career opportunities for individuals who possess strong procurement expertise, analytical capabilities, and relationship management skills. Reporting to the Manager – Procurement, we invite applications from suitably qualified and motivated candidates to join our team as Assistant Manager – Procurement.
Assistant Manager – Procurement
Responsibilities
- Support vendor coordination by maintaining and developing strong relationships with existing suppliers while assisting in onboarding new vendors.
- Oversee the daily processing of purchase requisitions and preparation/issuance of purchase orders in compliance with procurement procedures.
- Ensure accuracy of purchase order details including specifications, quantities, pricing, and delivery schedules in line with approved requirements.
- Conduct market research, price comparisons, and supplier evaluations to identify cost-saving opportunities and support informed decision-making.
- Manage the Request for Quotations (RFQ) process by obtaining quotations, preparing comparative statements, and supporting supplier selection.
- Assist management in evaluating bids and selecting suppliers based on quality, pricing, and service standards.
- Monitor supplier performance against agreed service levels and address issues such as delays, quality concerns, and invoice discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier databases, and documentation while ensuring compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline, with progress towards a professional qualification in procurement or supply chain management considered an added advantage.
- 3–5 years of proven experience in procurement or purchasing functions, preferably within the hospitality, leisure, or service industry environment.
- Sound knowledge of procurement procedures, sourcing practices, supplier management, and purchasing operations.
- Exposure to ERP systems, inventory management systems, and procurement-related software applications considered essential.
- Experience in vendor negotiations, RFQ processes, and procurement administration.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain effective supplier relationships.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple procurement requests efficiently.
- Sound analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficiency in ERP systems, inventory management software, and advanced Microsoft Excel applications.
- Exposure to government procurement procedures will be considered as an added advantage.
“If you have a passion for setting industry standards in hospitality, we invite you to join us on this journey.”
This role is for immediate hire and applications will be closed within 5 days of this advertisement. Please e-mail your resume to [email protected]. Please mention the position applied for in FULL CAPITALS in the subject header. Waters Edge is an equal opportunity employer.
