Executive - Procurement at MAS Holdings

Horana North, Western Province, Sri Lanka -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement, Order Placement, Material Availability, Supplier Management, Negotiation, Cost Reduction, Inventory Management, Quality Control, Logistics, SOP Adherence, MAS Operating System, Purchase Orders, Credit Terms, Lab Dip Approval, Test Reports, Cost Recovery

Industry

Apparel & Fashion

Description

Executive - Procurement (Based at Horana) The Bodywear Value Stream of MAS Holdings delivers end-to-end design, innovation and manufacturing solutions across lingerie, swimwear and next-to-skin categories. It brings together broad expertise in fit, comfort, performance and aesthetics to serve leading global brands at scale. With design and innovation hubs in Sri Lanka, the USA, Canada and Hong Kong and manufacturing operations across Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, India, Vietnam, Indonesia and Kenya, Bodywear offers a diverse portfolio spanning bras, briefs, shapewear, sleepwear, performance bodywear and Olympic grade swimwear. The value stream portfolio includes Victoria’s Secret, Calvin Klein, Marks & Spencer, Triumph, Speedo and Aerie. Positioned as a global Centre of excellence, the Bodywear Value Stream combines advanced product innovation, technology-led solutions and operational scale to meet evolving consumer expectations across intimate and swim categories. Embark on a journey of change with MAS, Ensure right quality material is available on time at the best possible price to ensure on time garment delivery through Follow-up on order placement, ensuring material available for loading freeze plan, follow up on rejections & liabilities, as well as on time payments for suppliers. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES On-time placement of purchase orders for right material, quantity for right price to right supplier. Also make sure purchase values do not exceed the costed raw material value of the order. In house excess stock allocation first in first out basis before placing an order with supplier. Ensure that the purchase order is released by the Finance Executive prior to passing onto the supplier through the portal. Ensure that supplier order confirmations are done within 48 hours and also check against the Purchase Order. Negotiate to convert suppliers who request for advance payments to credit term and to reduce supplier tolerance levels. Get supplier order confirmations on time and update (AB/ET) in system. All suppliers who have been mapped to the portal should be communicated on order confirmations through portal. Carry out weekly supplier status check, whilst following up on Lab Dip/Bulk Submission approvals and Test Reports. Strive to use sea mode for transportation even if it is costed by air. In the event of a rejection, follow up with the supplier to get down replacement or to claim back the cost from supplier. Analyze the write off and submit for finance within the given timelines. Take initiatives to reduce cost of Bodyline write offs. Follow up on Supplier cost recoveries and ensure that company does not absorb any additional cost due to external issues. Adhere to the Standard operating procedures (SOP) in all relevant activities. Have a thorough knowledge about MAS Operating System and ensure that MOS principles are adhered to in the day today operation. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Graduated in bachelor's degree in business Manager/Supply Chain or Logistics. 2-3 years’ relevant experience Knowledge on apparel manufacturing Negotiation skills Knowledge in SAP will be added advantage.

Responsibilities

The role involves ensuring the timely availability of the right quality material at the best price by managing purchase order placement, following up on material readiness, handling rejections, and ensuring timely supplier payments. Key tasks include negotiating credit terms, confirming supplier orders, monitoring material approvals, and striving to use sea transportation over air freight when possible.