Senior Supply Chain Executive – Lankem Ceylon PLC
Job Overview
Lankem Ceylon PLC is seeking a proactive and results-driven professional for the position of Senior Supply Chain Executive. The successful candidate will manage end-to-end procurement activities, strengthen supplier relationships, optimise procurement costs, and ensure the timely availability of materials and services while maintaining procurement governance and operational efficiency.
Position Details
- Job Title: Senior Supply Chain Executive
- Company Name: Lankem Ceylon PLC
- Job Location: Colombo District, Sri Lanka
- Industry: Manufacturing / Supply Chain / Procurement
- Job Category: Supply Chain Management / Procurement
- Required Experience: 3–5 years of relevant experience
- Application Deadline: Within 7 days of the advertisement (exact closing date not specified)
- Application Email: vacancies.hr@lankem.lk
- Employer Address: No. 98, Sri Sangaraja Mawatha, Colombo 10, Sri Lanka
Company Overview
Lankem Ceylon PLC is a Sri Lankan business operating across multiple industries. The company seeks professionals who can contribute to efficient operations, continuous improvement, and sustainable business growth.
Qualifications & Experience
Applicants should possess the following qualifications and experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or professional qualification in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Management, or a related field.
- Three to five years of relevant experience in procurement or supply chain operations.
- Experience in manufacturing, raw material procurement, or packaging material procurement will be an added advantage.
- Good knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, preferably SAP MM.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to meet the residence requirement stated in the original advertisement.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
- A proactive approach to identifying cost-saving opportunities and improving procurement processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end procurement activities, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, supplier negotiations, and delivery follow-ups.
- Coordinate with business units, factories, and the Finance Department to ensure uninterrupted material availability.
- Monitor supplier performance against On-Time Delivery (OTD), On-Time In-Full (OTIF), quality, and service-level targets.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities through price negotiations, strategic sourcing, supplier development, and alternative supplier identification.
- Monitor outstanding purchase orders, delayed deliveries, supplier commitments, and critical material requirements.
- Coordinate with Finance to resolve supplier payment-related issues affecting material deliveries.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, approval matrices, and internal control requirements.
- Monitor open purchase orders, Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt (GR/IR) balances, supplier advances, and other procurement-related financial exposures.
- Prepare and analyse procurement KPIs, management reports, and performance dashboards.
- Support procurement process improvements, ERP system utilisation, and automation initiatives.
- Guide and support junior team members in procurement operations and compliance with established procedures.
Required Skills
- Procurement and supply chain operations.
- Strategic sourcing and supplier development.
- Supplier relationship and performance management.
- Cost optimisation and commercial negotiations.
- Purchase order and inventory coordination.
- ERP systems, preferably SAP Materials Management (SAP MM).
- Procurement reporting, KPI analysis, and dashboard preparation.
- Financial coordination and GR/IR monitoring.
- Problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management.
- Team leadership and organisational skills.
Salary & Benefits
The advertisement does not specify the salary or benefits package. Remuneration and other employment benefits may be discussed during the recruitment process.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants should submit their Curriculum Vitae (CV) together with the names of two non-related referees to the email address below.
Email: vacancies.hr@lankem.lk
Email Subject: Senior Supply Chain Executive
Application Deadline: Within 7 days of the advertisement.
Postal Address:
Deputy General Manager – HR
Lankem Ceylon PLC
No. 98, Sri Sangaraja Mawatha
Colombo 10, Sri Lanka
Important Notes
- Applicants should have 3–5 years of relevant procurement or supply chain experience.
- Experience in manufacturing and raw material or packaging material procurement is advantageous.
- Knowledge of SAP MM or similar ERP systems is beneficial.
- Include the names of two non-related referees with the application.
- The company may conduct reference checks and will process personal information for recruitment purposes.
- Lankem Ceylon PLC is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.
- Only shortlisted candidates may be contacted.
