Senior Executive - Supply Chain Management at Axiata Digital Labs

Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Category Management, Sourcing, Procurement, Vendor Management, Contract Management, Negotiation, Cost Savings, Value Creation, RFP/RFQ, Spend Analysis, ERP Systems, Compliance, Procurement Processes, Market Intelligence, Bid Evaluation, Value Engineering

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Key Responsibilities Effective implementation of category strategies that contribute to cost savings and value creation On-time execution of sourcing and procurement activities across assigned categories Timely issuance of POs and accurate procurement documentation Strong vendor relationships and resolution of vendor-related issues Compliance with internal procurement policies and external regulatory requirements Contribution to continuous improvement in procurement processes and systems Category Management Develop and maintain category strategies aligned with business objectives Perform market intelligence and spend analysis for assigned categories Drive savings initiatives and value engineering opportunities Sourcing & Procurement Prepare and float RFPs/RFQs in coordination with internal stakeholders Lead sourcing events, vendor shortlisting, and comparative evaluations Ensure compliance with sourcing policies and procedures Commercial Evaluation & Negotiation Conduct commercial bid evaluations and cost benchmarking Lead vendor negotiations to secure optimal pricing, terms, and value-adds Prepare negotiation summaries and award justification Contract Management Draft and review commercial and procurement contracts in collaboration with legal Ensure alignment of contract terms with business and compliance requirements PO Creation & Administration Create and issue Purchase Orders in the ERP system Monitor PO delivery schedules and resolve discrepancies Ensure accurate recording, documentation, and audit readiness Vendor Management Conduct vendor onboarding and prequalification Drive regular vendor performance reviews and governance Build strong supplier relationships to ensure service continuity and escalation handling Person Specifications Effective implementation of category strategies that contribute to cost savings and value creation On-time execution of sourcing and procurement activities across assigned categories Timely issuance of POs and accurate procurement documentation Strong vendor relationships and resolution of vendor-related issues Compliance with internal procurement policies and external regulatory requirements Contribution to continuous improvement in procurement processes and systems

Responsibilities

The role involves the effective implementation of category strategies to achieve cost savings and value creation through the timely execution of sourcing and procurement activities. Key duties include managing vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with policies, and driving continuous improvement in procurement processes.