We're a leading recruitment company in Sri Lanka looking for a Procurement Manager for a leading manufacturing company based in Horana. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement or supply chain professional with a strong technical background to take ownership of strategic and operational purchasing activities within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
Ensure the timely availability of materials and services to support uninterrupted plant operations.
Manage end-to-end procurement activities, including sourcing, purchasing, supplier negotiations, and delivery management.
Develop strong supplier relationships and drive improvements in quality, cost, and delivery performance.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure efficient procurement processes and timely vendor payments.
Resolve supplier-related issues, including quality concerns, rejected materials, and cost recovery.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, SOPs, ISO standards, and ethical sourcing practices.
Drive cost optimization, supplier performance, sustainability initiatives, and continuous improvement projects.
Monitor procurement KPIs, prepare management reports, and lead the procurement team towards operational excellence.
Manage procurement activities related to CAPEX projects.

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related discipline.
5–6 years of relevant experience in Procurement or Supply Chain Management, including experience in a supervisory or leadership capacity.
Proficiency in MS Office and SAP S/4HANA.
Experience in managing CAPEX project procurement activities.
A technical engineering background with hands-on exposure to manufacturing operations will be a distinct advantage.
Strong negotiation, analytical, leadership, communication, and supplier-management skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and deliver results against demanding operational objectives.