Procurement Expert
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Key details
- Location
- Katunayaka, Sri Lanka
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Senior
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 15–18 yrs
- Function
- Finance & Accounting
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 2d ago
Skills
procurement
About the role
Applications are invited from Sri Lankan citizens for the position of Procurement Expert -Procurement Management Division (PMD).
The PMD of SriLankan Airlines is established in compliance with the Government of Sri Lanka Procurement Guidelines 2024 to assist and guide SriLankan Airlines (SLA) and its subsidiaries, during the entire procurement process including procurement management and shall function as a coordinating officer with the National Procurement Commission as well as the Line Ministry.
The position will provide guidance and training for the Procurement Management Division (PMD) focusing on capacity building, ensuring staff are equipped to navigate complex regulatory frameworks with efficiency and transparency.
Job Accountabilities:
- Lead the Procurement Management Unit whilst ensuring Group compliance with procurement guidelines and coordinate strategic procurement planning and governance with the relevant ministries and authorities.
- Monitor the appointment, coordination, and performance of procurement-related committees while ensuring effective management of meetings, evaluation processes, documentation, and member payments in accordance with established governance procedure.
- Oversee the end-to-end administration of procurement processes for the Group, including preparation of procurement documentation and advertisements, management of approvals through contract award, and maintenance of supplier records and secure custody of procurement documentation.
- Ensure effective monitoring and compliance of procurement activities through the management of procurement schedules and plans, investigation of violations, oversight of post-procurement processes, and timely submission of regulatory reports.
- Ensure that PMD staff are adequately trained and equipped with knowledge of applicable government procurement guidelines to perform procurement functions efficiently and effectively.
Requirements
Criteria 1
- Successfully completed a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field recognized by the university Grant Commission (UGC)
OR
- A professional qualification by the UGC or a recognized professional body in Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Purchasing, or a related discipline
With
- A minimum of 15 years of post-qualifying overall experience, including at least 07 years in a managerial role in procurement or related discipline.
Criteria 2
- Successfully completed a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field recognized by the university Grant Commission (UGC)
OR
- A professional qualification by the UGC or a recognized professional body in Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Purchasing, or a related discipline
And
- A post graduate Degree in a relevant field or Corporate / Chartered Membership obtained by a professional institution in a relevant field.
With
- A minimum of 10 years of post-qualifying overall experience, including at least 05 years in a managerial role in procurement or related discipline.
Key Competencies & Preferred Background:
- Public Sector Expertise: Proven track record within, a major government entity, or a State-Owned Enterprise (SOE)
- Regulatory Mastery: in-depth knowledge of Government Procurement Guidelines and strategic financial oversight.
- Category Versatility: Extensive experience managing diverse and complex local and overseas procurements, spanning Technical, Fuel, IT, Consumable and Service categories.
- Strategic Impact: Demonstrated ability to lead strategic initiatives and ensure robust governance within a high-value procurement environment in a dynamic industry.
Age to be not more than 57 years as at 26th October 2026 which is the closing date.
This will be a full-time position on a contractual basis for a two-year period. The terms and conditions applicable to the position will be governed by policies, rules, and regulations of SriLankan Airlines Limited.
You may upload your CV with names and contact details of two non-related referees on or before 26th October 2026.
We are an equal opportunity Organization. Influencing will reflect unsuitability.
Please note that we will correspond with you within a month of closing the advertisement in the event your application is shortlisted for consideration.
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