Manager Procurement
Oman Lanka Manufacture (Pvt) Ltd
Total years of experience :15 years, 3 Months
• Managed/ improved business improvement, and manufacturing groups to ensure the achievement of strategic goals
• Administered the complete planning process of procurement and supply chain activities, logistics and distribution and inventory control
• Migrated warehouses with 0% inventory loss and escalation delivery failure; reduced operational complexity through process
standardization & effective issue resolution
• Administered the supply chain function entailing supply planning, certification, logistic operations (inbound, warehousing, outbound),
customer service (order-to-invoice, customer relationship, service strategy), master data
• Steering capital expenditures (CAPEX) and professional services entailing preparation of strategies, risk assessments, governance guidelines and policies, tendering, contract preparation, procurement management and planning, benefit savings, bid evaluations, supplier negotiations and vendor selection and approvals
• Ensured the effective functioning of processes to avoid costly delays and possible loss of opportunities and introducing process improvements
• Negotiated with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms; reviewed existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility
• Led and administered overall supply chain operations, procurement, and logistics processes; ensured optimal utilization of resources vis-à- vis budgeting and forecasting
• Managed & led bid events, supplier screenings, request-for-proposals, & negotiations; established beneficial relationships with internal/external stakeholders
• Setup a supply/distribution networks of vendors & multimodal transportation system to ensure timely/cost-effective delivery with minimal lead time
• Worked with German team to install, implement, & train staff on SAP
• Drafted EME’s logistics/purchasing policy and procedural documents
• Established/promoted international standards & best practices with regard to processes, while adhering to compliance requirements
• Liaised with local authorities, customs, and other C&F agents to obtain documentation and reduce turnaround-time on in/outbound shipments