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ANANDA BANDARA

ANANDA BANDARA

Procurement Manager
Colombo,Sri Lanka

Summary

Supply Chain Solutions Expert Purchasing & Inventory Management Accounting & Cost Control Recognized Purchasing and Supply Chain Professional with proven ability to drive business expansion through aggressive Purchasing &Supply Chain management. Strategic thinker who can plan and implement Cost Control, Accounting and Inventory Management initiatives to support corporate objectives. Particularly strong relationship management, team building, leadership and team management acumen; Ambitious, aggressive, and intensely focused on continuous process improvements.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work history

Group Head of Procurement

Sino Lanka Hotels Holdings (pvt) Ltd
Galle
05.2022 - Current
  • Member of the Hotel Rebranding Team

Group Head of Procurement

Sino Lanka Hotels Holdings (pvt) Ltd
Galle
01.2021 - 04.2022

Cluster Assistant Head of Procurement

Caesars Palace Blue Water Hotels
Dubai
05.2019 - 01.2020
  • 19 Restaurants

Purchasing Manager

The H Hotel
Dubai
01.2017 - 04.2019
  • Member of the Pre-Opening Team

Purchasing Executive

The H Hotel
Dubai
06.2013 - 12.2016

Cost Controller

The H Hotel
Dubai
07.2011 - 05.2013

Inventory Clerk

The Monarch Hotel
Dubai
08.2007 - 06.2011

Sales Representative

4M Product and Services (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo
07.2005 - 05.2006

Accounts Clerk

Three Coins Beer Company (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo
07.2000 - 06.2003
  • Pre-Opening Team Member

Education

Skills

  • Purchasing Management
  • Distribution
  • Inventory Management
  • Process Improvements
  • Stock Control
  • Operational Efficiencies
  • Staff Recruitment & Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Business Integration
  • Accounting
  • Negotiating
  • Vendor Relations
  • Contract Management
  • Material Supply Solution
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Material Managing System - SAP/ ADACO/ FBM/ ACOM / SCIENTER
  • Accounting System - ACOM Bookkeeper / Sun Accounting System
  • Point Of sales System - Micros 9700
  • Word Processing - MS Word
  • Spread Sheets - MS Excel
  • Payroll System - Oasis

Accomplishments

  • Successfully achieved an 18% cost reduction on all major food products over the existing price in the first quarter on job.
  • Achieved a savings of (YTD) AED 1.2 million through on the existing F&B products, maintenance contracts, Linen, Engineering items, general items and renovation, CAPEX & FF&E Project.
  • Reviewed and renewed a total of 74 contracts by whiting the year, thereby achieving savings of approximately AED 750k per annum through manual negotiation.

Personal Information

  • License: Valid UAE Driving License
  • Date of birth: 12/20/80
  • Nationality: Sri Lankan
  • Marital status: Married

Custom

Non-Related Reference Available Upon on Requirement.

Languages

English
Advanced
sinhalees
Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Elementary

Timeline

Group Head of Procurement

Sino Lanka Hotels Holdings (pvt) Ltd
05.2022 - Current

Group Head of Procurement

Sino Lanka Hotels Holdings (pvt) Ltd
01.2021 - 04.2022

Cluster Assistant Head of Procurement

Caesars Palace Blue Water Hotels
05.2019 - 01.2020

Purchasing Manager

The H Hotel
01.2017 - 04.2019

Purchasing Executive

The H Hotel
06.2013 - 12.2016

Cost Controller

The H Hotel
07.2011 - 05.2013

Inventory Clerk

The Monarch Hotel
08.2007 - 06.2011

Sales Representative

4M Product and Services (Pvt) Ltd
07.2005 - 05.2006

Accounts Clerk

Three Coins Beer Company (Pvt) Ltd
07.2000 - 06.2003

ANANDA BANDARAProcurement Manager