Vinothan Dhanapalan
Dayagama
Summary
Seasoned Senior Procurement Executive with a background in strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier management. Possess strong analytical skills coupled with a keen business acumen that drives cost-saving initiatives and efficiency improvements. Notable strengths include fostering vendor relationships, managing cross-functional teams, and executing procurement strategies to impact bottom line profitability.
Management professional bringing background, leadership talents, and focus on performance. Continuously reviews work to identify areas of opportunity. Focused on enhancing workflows and procedures to maximize team success. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Procurement Executive
Resplendent Ceylon () Ltd.
02.2015 - Current
- Developed and implemented procurement strategies to ensure cost-effective purchases of goods and services.
- Analyzed current purchasing practices and identified areas for improvement.
- Negotiated with suppliers on pricing, terms, delivery schedules, payment methods.
- Established relationships with vendors to maximize value for the organization.
- Managed supplier evaluation process to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Monitored vendor performance to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
- Created reports detailing purchase activity and budget information.
- Conducted market research activities to identify competitive pricing structures.
- Maintained accurate records of all procurement transactions in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Researched new products, technologies, and services to determine cost savings opportunities.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define requirements for potential purchases.
- Reviewed purchase orders prior to release to verify accuracy of specifications and pricing.
- Evaluated bids from suppliers and negotiated contracts as needed.
- Ensured compliance with relevant laws and regulations related to procurement processes.
- Provided guidance and support on contract management matters.
- Assisted in resolving disputes between vendors or customers related to procurements.
- Implemented systems and processes that streamline procurement operations while reducing costs.
- Identified alternative sources of supply when necessary due to availability issues or price fluctuations.
- Advised senior management on best practices for strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Coordinated the selection process for qualified vendors based on criteria such as quality, reliability, cost-effectiveness.
- Performed regular audits of inventory levels in order to optimize stock levels while minimizing waste.
- Built long-term relationships with company vendors and suppliers to secure optimal prices.
- Developed procurement budgets to reduce unnecessary expenditures.
- Researched and compared vendor and supplier prices to make informed financial decisions.
- Reviewed existing company contracts and negotiated contract terms and revisions with vendors.
- Prepared daily, weekly and monthly procurement reports for supervisor review.
Purchasing Assistant
Aaliya green hills hotel (pvt) ltd.
Elisa
12.2013 - 01.2015
- Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing needs
- Research potential vendors
- Track orders and ensure timely delivery
- Update internal databases with order details (dates, vendors, quantities, discounts)
- Conduct market research to identify pricing trends
- Evaluate offers from vendors and negotiate better prices
- Maintain updated records of invoices and contracts
- Follow up with suppliers, as needed, to confirm or change orders
- Liaise with warehouse staff to ensure all products arrive in good condition
Store Keeper
Ramboda falls PLC
Ramboda
- Maintained accurate inventory records using computerized systems.
- Updated stock information on a daily basis in the system.
- Ensured proper handling, storage and maintenance of all items in the storeroom.
- Organized shelves, racks, bins, cases, drawers and other areas within the storeroom.
- Monitored stock levels to identify shortages or overages in inventory items.
- Prepared purchase orders for requested materials according to established procedures.
- Tracked expiration dates of stored items to ensure freshness of products sold in storerooms.
- Reported any damaged or defective goods immediately upon receipt.
- Investigated discrepancies between physical count results and computer-generated reports.
- Received delivery of incoming materials to reconcile purchase orders.
Education
Diploma in Supply Chain Managemant
Institute of Supply Chain Material
Colombo06-2017
Beginners Diploma in ICT
IDM Affiliated University College
NuwaraeliyaSuccessfully Completed A/Level & O/Level
Holy Trinity Central College
Nuwara EliyaSkills
- Demand planning
- Data Analytics
- Team Development
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Cost-reduction strategies
- Market intelligence
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Negotiation expertise
Languages
Tamil
First Language
sinhala
Beginner
A1
English
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Senior Procurement Executive
Resplendent Ceylon () Ltd.
02.2015 - Current
Purchasing Assistant
Aaliya green hills hotel (pvt) ltd.
12.2013 - 01.2015
Store Keeper
Ramboda falls PLC
Diploma in Supply Chain Managemant
Institute of Supply Chain Material
Beginners Diploma in ICT
IDM Affiliated University College
Successfully Completed A/Level & O/Level
Holy Trinity Central College
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