Sajith Somarathne

Woodlands,Singapore

Summary

Highly Motivated and result driven commercial manager contributing significantly to industry over past many years. Outstanding business results delivery including creating impact across local, regional & global levels. Leadership for commercial functions holding various roles. Intense knowledge & experience in business process reengineering and continuous improvement. ability to conduct business function outsourcing, resourcing & partnership ventures. Able to operate in challenging & highly constrained environments, working cross functionally and providing solutions for business continuity and growth. Outstanding contribution to P&L and Cash, exceeding KPIs for business to outperform.

Overview

years of professional experience

years of post-secondary education

Work History

Procurement Manager Ops Transformational Projects

British American Tobacco

Singapore

01.2024 - 12.2024

Management of APMEA resourcing projects with Global Suppliers.
Mitigate risks to supplier base. Discover and deliver mutually beneficial business plans.
Drive initiatives in relation to supply chain excellence and optimize footprint.
Managed long term contractual agreements ensuring business continuity.
Ensure long term partnerships and "win-win" situation

Global Sourcing Manager - Print & Filter Materials

BAT

Singapore

01.2015 - 12.2023

Actively involved in Category Strategy Development for Global Material Categories covering circa 60% of the Global Spend ($1.5 bn)
Deliver Strategic Sourcing Projects, Commercial & Contract management.
Indepth understanding of cost structures and key levers enabling & ensuring healthy competition.
Work in collaboration with suppliers for loss elimination.
Proactive Supplier Management, Collaboration and Partnerships.
Leverage internal and external relationships driving Business Excellence.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical & Electronics

University of Peradeniya

Sri Lanka

06.1997 - 01.2001

Skills

Indepth Category Knowledge on Printing
Ability to articulate business growth strategy based on current organizational strengths
Competitor insights within Printing industry
Cost medaling & Breakdown analysis
Price Benchmarking & Commercial analysis both Micro & Macro
Challange status quo and ability to change constructively
Project & change Management skills
Loss Elimination & IWS expertise
Creative problem-solving knowledge

Planning excellence both Strategic & Demand Supply
Knowledge on Printing industry best practices and application
Inventory Management best practices
Wider network of professionals within industry
Collaborate and deliver results
Highest tolerance of ambiguity
Persistence & Optimism
Leadership

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