Title:  Assistant Manager - Procurement

Job Requisition ID:  7169
Location: 

Rathmalana, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Strategic Business Unit:  Key Accounts Group 2
About the Company and Job Details: 

About Brandix

At Brandix, a pioneer in Sri Lanka’s Apparel industry, we develop, manufacture and market end to end apparel solutions for world renowned brands. With a purpose to deliver Inspired Solutions through Inspired People, we have a team of over 60,000 employees across nine countries including India, Bangladesh, Haiti and the United Kingdom. On a journey to be the most sustainable apparel manufacturer in the region, Brandix embeds real change across every point of our operations as we care for our planet and the communities in which we serve.

Key purpose of the Job

The Assistant Manager Procurement is the souring & procurement teams for the concerned customer category. Responsible for driving achievement of the raw material requirements of the customer category by overseeing the entire procurement process (PO to pay) for the allocated customer account. Furthermore, the job holder is responsible for execute the vested duties and responsibilities in relation to the Health & Safety guidelines, instructions and protocols of the Organization.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Responsible for effective planning and deployment of Souring & Procurement strategies and implementation plans for the assigned customer category 
  2. Responsible for driving achievement of the raw material requirements of the assigned customer category
  3. Drive achievement of inventory and cost targets for the assigned category / customer account, through optimal ordering, reduction of write-offs and other costs
  4. Manage relationships with suppliers and internal teams for achievement of the customer category procurement objectives
  5. Lead and manage the team for achievement of the functional objectives

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Textile or Clothing technology or Materials management or any other relevant stream in Engineering or Physical science or Textile technology or any other relevant stream

Experience

5 + years of experience in the procurement / merchandising function

Competencies

Drive Vision & Growth
Excite & Engage Customers
Inspire Each Other
Simplify & Focus
TC - Knowledge of Trims (P2)
TC - Knowledge of Supplier Development (P2)
TC - Knowledge of Sourcing (P2)
TC - Fabric Know-how (P2)

This is an Equal Opportunity Company