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 an experienced and results-driven Manager – Procurement to lead and manage the hotel's procurement function, ensuring the timely sourcing and purchasing of food, beverage, engineering, and general operational supplies while maintaining cost efficiency, quality standards, and compliance with organizational policies.
As we continue to uphold our commitment to operational excellence and exceptional guest experiences, Waters Edge offers outstanding career opportunities for individuals who are passionate about strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, and procurement excellence within a dynamic hospitality environment. Reporting directly to the Director – Finance, we invite applications from suitably qualified and motivated candidates to join our team as the Manager – Procurement.
Manager – Procurement
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement procurement strategies in line with organizational policies and operational requirements.
- Manage end-to-end procurement activities, including sourcing, quotation/tender evaluations, negotiations, contract management, and purchase order processing.
- Establish and maintain strategic supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost efficiency, and continuity of supply.
- Monitor market trends, supplier performance, and pricing to identify cost optimization opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, financial regulations, internal controls, and audit requirements.
- Coordinate with all departments to ensure the timely procurement of goods and services.
- Prepare procurement reports and maintain accurate procurement records, supplier contracts, and documentation.
- Supervise and guide the Assistant Manager – Procurement to ensure efficient procurement operations.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the Director – Finance or the Management in line with the operational requirements of the hotel.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline.
- A professional qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or a related field will be a distinct advantage.
- Minimum of 05–08 years of proven experience in Procurement, Sourcing, or Supply Chain Management.
- Experience in a large-scale hospitality, FMCG, or service industry environment will be highly desirable.
- Proven experience in supplier negotiation, contract management, and end-to-end procurement lifecycle management.
- Strong knowledge of procurement principles, vendor management, contract administration, cost control, and budgeting.
- Proficiency in procurement systems, ERP platforms, and advanced Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent negotiation, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills with a high level of integrity and professionalism.
“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.
