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
2022.05 - Current
- Member of the Hotel Rebranding Team
Group Head of Procurement
Sino Lanka Hotels Holdings (pvt) Ltd
Galle
2021.01 - 2022.04
Cluster Assistant Head of Procurement
Caesars Palace Blue Water Hotels
Dubai
2019.05 - 2020.01
- 19 Restaurants
Purchasing Manager
The H Hotel
Dubai
2017.01 - 2019.04
- Member of the Pre-Opening Team
Purchasing Executive
The H Hotel
Dubai
2013.06 - 2016.12
Cost Controller
The H Hotel
Dubai
2011.07 - 2013.05
Inventory Clerk
The Monarch Hotel
Dubai
2007.08 - 2011.06
Sales Representative
4M Product and Services (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo
2005.07 - 2006.05
Accounts Clerk
Three Coins Beer Company (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo
2000.07 - 2003.06
- 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
2022.05 - Current
Group Head of Procurement
Sino Lanka Hotels Holdings (pvt) Ltd
2021.01 - 2022.04
Cluster Assistant Head of Procurement
Caesars Palace Blue Water Hotels
2019.05 - 2020.01
Purchasing Manager
The H Hotel
2017.01 - 2019.04
Purchasing Executive
The H Hotel
2013.06 - 2016.12
Cost Controller
The H Hotel
2011.07 - 2013.05
Inventory Clerk
The Monarch Hotel
2007.08 - 2011.06
Sales Representative
4M Product and Services (Pvt) Ltd
2005.07 - 2006.05
Accounts Clerk
Three Coins Beer Company (Pvt) Ltd
2000.07 - 2003.06