Angela Perera

• Evaluate risk, assess, prepare forecasts, scenarios and other factors concerning the supply market, and analyze reports and recommendations. • Provide research and input into the financial sourcing aspects of contracts and call for tenders when information is not readily available. • Identify high impact cost reduction opportunities. • Leverage the organization’s buying power to optimize costs, access new suppliers, reduce lead times, and guarantee supply. • Develop and maintain relationships with existing and potential customers and suppliers to the organization. • Respond to customer service inquiries and clarify requirements and provide information as needed. • Purchase general and specialized equipment and materials, business services. • Assess requirements of an establishment and develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased. • Generate quotations, consult with suppliers and review quotations. • Determine or negotiate contract terms and conditions, award supplier contracts or recommend contract awards. • Establish logistics of delivery schedules, monitor progress and contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems. • Hire, train and supervise purchasing assistants.

• Ensure the supply of raw materials to satisfy the customer request date & quantity (OTDW). • Providing commercial benefits (Cost Saving against the demand, optimize logistic cost) to optimize the total supply chain cost. • Liaising between external & internal stakeholders to achieve the departmental KPI’s. • Managing New Buy, Purchase Requisition (PR) & Purchase Orders (PO) for given customer cluster. • Executing of raw material Pull in, push out & cancellation actions to maintain optimum inventory level & Cash flow. • Order book comparison between site & suppliers. • Ensure smooth supply chain through Regular communication & correspondence with suppliers to meet organizational objectives. • Handling of Nonconformity reports (NCR), regarding quality, replacement, credit notes, partial deliveries. • Solving Accounts Payable issues: resolving of invoice/PO match, hold due to discrepancies during good receipts, Customs, NCR issues. • Actively work with respective departments to solve issues related to respective customer focus team (SOC / Short Materials for customer orders / Quality issues / etc.). • Resolving logistic related issues from the procurement side. • Highlighting any opportunities for improvement or risk related to process.

• Ensure the continuous supply of required materials into the plants in order to satisfy customer demand and meet business requirements. • Reach the optimized inventory level according to the agreed company targets following the defined procurement rules and processes. • New Buy, Purchase Requisition (PR) and Purchase Order (PO) managing for the given raw materials. • Executing of raw material expediting, pull, push and cancellation actions. • Solving of goods receipt issues. • Handling of Non-Conformity Reports (NCR) regarding quality, replacement, credit notes, partial delivery part. • Accounts Payable (AP): resolving of invoice/PO match holds regarding goods receipt, customs, NCR issues. • Order entry from procurement point of view. • Order book matching between the site and suppliers. • Resolving shipping related issues from operational procurement side. • Ensure the Master Raw Data accuracy according to the targeted level. • Close cooperation with demand planners and the company's manufacturing facilities. • Regular communication and correspondence with the relevant departments as well as the given suppliers.

• Determining purchasing needs, • Analyzing quotes and bids for suitability, • Checking Cost and product availability. • Evaluating samples, products and services • Recommending and initiating purchase of materials, supplies and services. • Decision Making – Considers broad tactical issues and takes input from others in the development of tactical decisions. • Accountability – Work independently. • Personal attributes – Behaves as an individual who has good or extensive experience and sound knowledge in procurement practice & focus on policy compliance. • Written Communication – Express ideas effectively and convey information appropriately and accurately. • Better negotiation skills.

• Assist in developing and implementing procurement strategies and policies to support the organization's goals and objectives. • Source and evaluate potential suppliers, obtaining quotes, proposals, and samples as needed. • Review and analyze supplier bids and proposals, considering factors such as pricing, quality, and delivery timelines. • Negotiate and finalize contracts, purchase orders, and supplier agreements, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards. • Coordinate with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs, gather requirements, and provide guidance on procurement processes. • Place purchase orders with approved suppliers, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to procurement procedures. • Monitor and track order status, expediting deliveries as necessary, and resolving any issues or discrepancies.