Purchasing Manager / Assistant Manager – Procurement

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Purchasing & Procurement professional with a strong engineering background to lead local procurement activities for a leading bottle and glass manufacturing organization in Horana, Sri Lanka. The role involves managing both direct and indirect purchasing to ensure cost‑effective, high‑quality supply for uninterrupted plant operations.

Key responsibilities

• Manage 100% local procurement activities (direct & indirect purchasing).
• Handle end‑to‑end sourcing, supplier negotiations, purchase orders, and delivery coordination.
• Procure engineering materials, machinery, spare parts, and plant consumables.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships while optimizing cost, quality, and delivery.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Maintenance, and Finance teams to support operational requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve procurement‑related issues.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities and drive procurement process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and company standards.
• Prepare procurement reports and monitor purchasing KPIs.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Process, Chemical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering (mandatory).
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience at Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager, or Manager level in Purchasing/Procurement.
• Strong experience in 100% local procurement covering both direct and indirect purchasing.
• Manufacturing industry experience is essential.
• Preferred experience in glass, bottle, porcelain, ceramic, cement, tile, machinery, or similar heavy manufacturing industries.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and analytical skills.

Required skills

• ERP/SAP knowledge