Our Client is looking for experienced "Purchasing Coordinators" to join their team immediately.

SALARY: Negotiable

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute to the integrity of company purchases through verification and maintenance of relevant purchasing documents such as purchase orders, contracts, vendor masters, etc.
• Ensure purchased materials and services are received on time.
• Maintain regular coordination with Finance, Warehouse, Production Planning, Logistics, and Quality Assurance departments to ensure a smooth supply chain.
• Preparation of management reports and supporting production planning functions.
• Preparation of MRPs as per the demand forecast.
• Performing sourcing, liaising, and negotiating with new and existing suppliers.
• Coordinating with shippers for shipping documents and ensuring on-time collection.
• Follow up with suppliers on pending or outstanding deliveries and fix necessary strategies to avoid delays.
• Evaluation of suppliers based on the quality standards, delivery time, and best prices and ensuring that all the criteria are met according to the company requirements.
• Manage contracts and supplier relationships.
• Evaluation of prices, negotiating, and monitoring price fluctuations in the market.
• Resolve and rectify supply, quality, service, and invoicing issues with vendors and related parties.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES:

• Diploma, certificate, or professional qualification in Supply Chain Management / Purchasing.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar capacity and preference will be given to candidates from manufacturing backgrounds.

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• Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English and Sinhalese.
• Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and email communications.

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• Effective time-management skills to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Professional appearance, self-confident, highly independent, assertive.
• Team player with the ability to work well with a diverse group of people.

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• Ability to work on shifts.
• Living within close traveling distance to Katunayake is preferred.

HOW TO APPLY:

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