Dinelsha Sachindi

Results-driven Supply Chain Specialist with over 10 years of comprehensive experience in supply chain strategy, procurement management, and logistics operations. Demonstrates a strong track record in optimizing sourcing strategies, negotiating cost-effective contracts, and building sustainable supplier relationships to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs. Proven expertise in managing end-to-end procurement processes, including international imports and exports, vendor coordination, and third-party logistics management.

Adept at inventory planning and logistics optimization to consistently meet operational demands and improve service levels. Experienced in leading procurement teams, overseeing local and global sourcing activities, and implementing supplier evaluation frameworks to ensure quality, reliability, and compliance. Strong background in KPI management, cost-saving initiatives, and executive-level reporting, with regular engagement in strategic review meetings with senior leadership.

Recognized for driving continuous improvement, ensuring seamless supply chain operations, and contributing to organizational growth through effective planning, leadership, and execution.

ASSISTANT PROCUREMENT MANAGER - Polycrome Holdings (Pvt) Ltd - Sri Lanka

(2023-10)

Responsible for the cross-functional activities related to the local and imported procurement process.

• Source international suppliers for product and materials, coordinating with vendors to source, evaluate, and negotiate competitive prices and contract terms.
• Ensure right quality, quantity and timely delivery of goods, identify and evaluate new suppliers.
• Handling shipment-related inquiries, liaising with freight carriers, shipping companies and third-party logistics.
• Overlook local procurement of subordinates, ensure compliance with company procurement policies & implementing and conducting supplier evaluations.
• Achieving relevant KPI monthly and preparing KPI reports (Cost Savings, Material Progress and other procurement-related reports).
• Conducting weekly procurement review with the board of directors.

PROCUREMENT EXECUTIVE - BPPL Holdings PLC - Sri Lanka

(2022-06 - 2023-09)

• Handling Local Procurement (Beira Brush / Eco Spindles) & ordering packing, raw materials, general items & spare parts.
• Ensuring all production & construction activities & implementing and conducting supplier evaluations.
• Handling invoices and payment coordination and maintain accurate records (POs, contracts, supplier lists).

PROCUREMENT EXECUTIVE - Tudawe Engineering Services (Pvt) Ltd - Sri Lanka

(2020-06 - 2022-06)

• Handling import-related inquiries with foreign countries, coordinating with vendors to source, evaluate, and negotiate competitive prices and contract terms.
• Handling shipment-related inquiries, liaising with freight carriers, shipping companies and third-party logistics.
• Implementing and conducting supplier evaluations & overlook local procurement of subordinates, authorizing all local POs and department inquiries as department Head.

JUNIOR EXECUTIVE OPERATIONS - Mercantile Fortunes (Pvt) Ltd - Sri Lanka

(2016-06 - 2020-05)

• Handling imports, local and foreign procurement.
• Handling shipment-related inquiries.
• Checking stock reports & statements.

MSC - PURCHASING, LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT - University of Bedfordshire

GRADUATE DIPLOMA - PURCHASING, LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT - ISMM Colombo (2022-01 - 2025-11)

CERTIFICATE COURSE - PURCHASING & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT - ISMM Colombo (2018-01 - 2019-12)