Nethmi Thiththagalla
Boralesgamuwa
Summary
Dynamic Procurement Manager with a proven track record at Fresh Catch Inc., excelling in contract negotiation and vendor evaluation. Demonstrated leadership in optimizing inventory management, achieving significant cost savings. Adept at fostering strong supplier relationships and driving cross-departmental collaboration to enhance procurement efficiency and service excellence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PROCUREMENT MANAGER
Fresh Catch Inc.
Colombo
05.2025 - Current
- Analyzed purchasing trends to identify opportunities for order consolidation and volume discounts.
- Coordinated cross-departmental activities to ensure timely procurement process completion.
- Developed relationships with suppliers and negotiated favorable contracts.
- Managed inventory levels to guarantee material availability for production.
- Oversaw procurement processes from purchase order creation to delivery of goods and services.
ASSISTANT PURCHASING MANAGER
Fresh Catch Inc.
01.2022 - 04.2025
- Procured materials and services while ensuring compliance with quality standards.
- Maintained inventory management systems to reduce spending and optimize stock levels.
- Evaluated vendors based on timeliness, pricing, and quality performance.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers and coordinated with relevant departments.
- Supported planning and execution of procurement projects within established frameworks.
- Provided clearance documents to freight agents, ensuring import documentation compliance.
- Identified potential cost savings and standardized vendor products where feasible.
- Monitored demand forecasts to align supply chain operations effectively.
ASSISTANT MANAGER – CUSTOMER RELATION
Pronto Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd
06.2019 - 01.2022
- Head of Customer Service Department
- Achieved implementing a automated call center solution
- Designed SOP for customer complaint management
- Managed clients with the successful delivery of their programs, leading to the ongoing growth of their business
- Administered daily operations to ensure policies were adhered
- Worked with cross functional teams to problem solve and drive innovative & transformational programs across the supply chain
- Carried out retention calls with unsatisfied customers, convincing them to keep using the optional channels for pickup arrangements / Designed omnichannels for customers
- Cultivated strong business relationships with customers to drive business
- Liaised with customers to gather requirements & establish pickup/delivery times of the packages
- Analyzed data related to customer inquiries, deliveries & staff performance in order to develop robust solutions and insightful decision making across the department
- Managed monthly MIS report
PROCUREMENT & LOGISTICS INTERN
Siam City Cement (Lanka) Limited
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Completed 6 months internship with covering SAP Ariba catalog development and procurement
- Achieved systemizing 10 suppliers into SAP Ariba system
- Managed analyzing real business impacts Engaged with SAP Ariba catalog development
- Conducted training programs to the suppliers
- Organized Logistic workshops
PROCUREMENT OFFICER
Queen Lanka Group (Pvt.) Ltd
05.2017 - 03.2018
- Successfully completed 10 months training period
- Experienced supplier visits in China
- Negotiated with supplier contracts
Education
MBA - MBA - General
University of Bedfordshire (Oxford)
04-2025
BSc. (Hons.) - Operations & Logistics Management
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH IN UK (NSBM)
01.2019
Secondary Education - Bio Stream
CMS Ladies' College Colombo 7
Colombo, 701.2014
Skills
- Leadership and target orientation
- Procurement management
- Contract negotiation
- Vendor evaluation
- Team collaboration
- Category management
- Negotiate prices
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Hospitality and friendliness
- Computing skills
Certification
- Graduate Diploma Qualification - Level 4, Chartered Institute of Procurement Supply Chain (CIPS), Following
- Professional Certificate in Marketing, Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), Completed
Extracurricular Activities
Member of Athletic Team, 2001 - 2010 Member of Swimming Team, 2008 - 2012 Member of Netball Team, 2008 - 2009 Member of Dance Troupe Member of Social Service Club of Ladies' College Member of Maths Society, 2010 - 2011
References
- Nalin Munasinghe, General Manager, Pronto Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd, 077-7986620
- Yvone Gunarathna, Deputy General Manager - Procurement, Dimo (Pvt.) Ltd, 077-2078677
Acknowledgment
I hereby do certify that the above particulars furnished by me are true and correct according to the best of my knowledge.
Timeline
PROCUREMENT MANAGER
Fresh Catch Inc.
05.2025 - Current
ASSISTANT PURCHASING MANAGER
Fresh Catch Inc.
01.2022 - 04.2025
ASSISTANT MANAGER – CUSTOMER RELATION
Pronto Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd
06.2019 - 01.2022
PROCUREMENT & LOGISTICS INTERN
Siam City Cement (Lanka) Limited
08.2018 - 02.2019
PROCUREMENT OFFICER
Queen Lanka Group (Pvt.) Ltd
05.2017 - 03.2018
MBA - MBA - General
University of Bedfordshire (Oxford)
BSc. (Hons.) - Operations & Logistics Management
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH IN UK (NSBM)
Secondary Education - Bio Stream
CMS Ladies' College Colombo 7
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