Assistant Procurement Manager
InTalent Asia · Galle, Southern Province, Sri Lanka
Apply & track with Apply EdgeAssistant Manager – Procurement | GalleWe are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager – Procurement to join a leading manufacturing organization based in Galle.This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional with strong exposure to supplier management, local and overseas sourcing, commercial negotiations, material planning and import procurement.Key ResponsibilitiesManage end-to-end procurement activities for local and overseas materials.Identify, evaluate and develop reliable local and international suppliers.Negotiate material prices, MOQs, payment terms, lead times and other commercial conditions.Review and authorize Purchase Orders in line with approved requirements.Review material requirements against production plans, forecasts, stock levels and open POs.Monitor material availability and ensure timely delivery to support production requirements.Manage procurement requirements related to export and customer-specific orders.Coordinate imports, shipping schedules, ETDs, ETAs, freight arrangements and clearing activities.Review freight quotations, import duties, taxes and other related charges.Prepare and review final landed costs of imported materials.Monitor raw material inventory, including excess, slow-moving and non-moving stocks.Manage MOQ-related excess materials and identify opportunities for optimum material utilization.Coordinate with Quality teams and suppliers to resolve incoming material quality issues.Ensure purchased materials and suppliers comply with applicable customer and regulatory requirements.Identify material supply risks and develop alternative sourcing and contingency solutions.Drive material cost reduction through supplier negotiations, alternative sourcing and improved shipment planning.Prepare procurement, material availability, inventory, supplier performance and cost-related reports.Guide and support procurement team members in their day-to-day activities.Work closely with Planning, Production, R&D, Quality, Stores, Finance, Import, Marketing, Costing and other relevant departments.RequirementsBachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Business Management, Engineering or a related field.4+ years of relevant experience in Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Material Management or a similar function.Experience in a manufacturing environment will be highly advantageous.Experience in local and overseas sourcing, supplier management, commercial negotiations and import procurement is preferred.Experience in supervising or guiding procurement team members will be an added advantage.Professional qualifications in Procurement, Supply Chain or Logistics will be an advantage.MBA or postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.Strong knowledge of procurement, material planning and inventory management.Good understanding of import, shipping and freight processes.Strong MS Excel, ERP and data analysis skills.Excellent negotiation, communication, analytical and stakeholder management skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities and urgent requirements.