Management Associate / Procurement

About Our Client

Our client is a leading higher education institution in Sri Lanka, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across a wide range of disciplines.

Job Overview

The Management Associate / Procurement will support end-to-end procurement activities, supplier coordination, contract management, and procurement process improvements while ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage purchase requisitions and purchase orders in compliance with procurement policies.
• Prepare and issue Requests for Quotations (RFQs) and obtain competitive supplier quotations.
• Evaluate quotations, coordinate technical assessments, and support supplier negotiations.
• Build supplier relationships, support onboarding, and monitor supplier performance.
• Coordinate supplier agreements, contracts, guarantees, and renewals.
• Maintain procurement records and systems and prepare procurement reports.
• Support process improvements, automation initiatives, and governance requirements.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Accounting, or a related discipline from a recognized university.
• Minimum 2 years of work experience after obtaining the educational qualification or 3 years of overall work experience.
• Professional or part qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, CIPS, or a related professional body is an advantage.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with suppliers, technical teams, and internal departments.

Interested candidates may send their CV to [email protected]