
Senior Purchasing Executive
- On-site
- Negombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
- Purchasing
Job description
The Senior Purchasing Executive plays a key role in ensuring a smooth and cost-effective supply of raw materials to meet production and customer demand. This role is focused on procuring materials on time, at the best possible price, and at the required quality level, while maintaining optimum inventory levels. The position requires close coordination with both internal and external stakeholders to achieve Supply Chain KPIs under operational excellence.
Job Role & Responsibilities
Ensure uninterrupted material supply to production plants in line with customer and business requirements.
Maintain optimized inventory levels in line with company targets and procurement guidelines.
Manage Purchase Requisitions (PR) and Purchase Orders (PO) for assigned raw materials.
Execute procurement actions including expediting, pull/push, and cancellations.
Resolve goods receipt issues and handle Non-Conformity Reports (NCRs), including replacements, credit notes, and partial deliveries.
Collaborate with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice/PO match issues related to customs, receipts, and NCRs.
Manage procurement-related order entries and align order books between the site and suppliers.
Job requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing & Materials Management or equivalent qualification.
Having an Electronics Engineering exposure is an added advantage.
1-2 years’ experience in a similar position.
Data Analytical Skill is mandatory
Behaves as an individual who has good or extensive experience and sound knowledge in procurement practice & focus on policy compliance.
Purchasing and/or Commodity analytics experience preferred.
English language skills, written and spoken.
Experience with ERP system, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook are mandatory.
Attention to data integrity, data quality, and high productivity.
Proactive thinking and problem solving.
Excellent communication and organizational skills
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