
Sisira Pradeep

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About me
I am a self-motivated and pragmatic experienced professional with over 20 years of leadership experience at Nestlé in various management roles. Currently, I work as the factory procurement lead in the S&IM category, where I have been actively involved in numerous key CAPEX projects, ensuring a seamless supply for the entire factory operations. 2021 Feb–Present Factory procurement lead• Manager • Nestle Lanka PLC 2017-Jan–2021 Feb Factory procurement lead • Asst. Manager • Nestle Lanka PLC 2016 Oct–2017 Jan Engineering Executive • Asst. Manager • Nestle Lanka PLC 2010 Mar–2016 Oct Engineering Executive • Senior Executive • Nestle Lanka PLC 2005 Mar–2010 Mar Stores In-Charge • Junior Manager (Executive) • Nestle Lanka Limited 2002 Nov–2005 Mar Stores In-Charge • Stores Officer • International Dairy Products Limited 2002 Sept–2002 Nov Stores Keeper • *Stores Executive • Associated Ceat (Private) Limited 1999 Apr–2002 Sept Stores Keeper • Senior Stores Officer • Associated Ceat (Private) Limited 1998 Apr–1999 Apr Stores Keeper • Stores Officer • Associated Ceat (Private) Limited 1997 Nov–1998 Apr Stores Keeper • *Assistant Store Keeper • Associated Ceat (Private) Limited 1996 Oct–1997 Nov Stores Keeper • Trainee Assistant • Associated Ceat (Private) Limited
Education

American College of Higher Education
2006 - 2007Diploma in Management Business Administration and Management, General
Mahinda College Galle Sri Lanka
1980 - 1994Biology Stream Grade 12, G.C.E. Advance LevelActivities and Societies: Corporal of National Cadet Corps Active member of School Athletics Team Member of Scout Teams

Institute of Supply and Materials Management of Sri Lanka
1998 - 2001Diploma in Purchasing and Materials Management Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
2013 - 2015Master of Business Administration - MBA Business Administration and Management, General.webp)
National Institute of Business Management (NIBM - Sri Lanka)
2008 - 2009Advance Diploma in Logistics Management Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Experience
%20Limited.webp)
Ceat Kelani Associated Holdings (Private) Limited
Oct 1996 - Nov 2002In Charge for Technical and Chemical Stores
Stores Executive
Sept 2002 - Nov 2002Senior Stores Officer
Apr 1999 - Sept 2002Stores Officer
Apr 1998 - Apr 1999Assistant Store Keeper
Nov 1997 - Apr 1998Trainee Assistant Store Keeper
Oct 1996 - Nov 1997

Nestlé Lanka
Nov 2002 - Apr 2024I work as the factory procurement lead in the S&IM category, where I have been actively involved in numerous key CAPEX projects, ensuring a seamless supply for the entire factory operations. As a leader, I possess the ability to foster a high-performance culture that emphasizes sustainable performance and focuses on achieving set objectives. Additionally, I am skilled in coaching and developing individuals to maximize their potential. Worked as the factory procurement lead in the S&IM category, In change for Technical and General Stores Management, Audit Champion for Engineering Compliances, PM Pillar and ET Pillar Member of TPM In change for Technical and General Stores Management, Audit Champion for Engineering Compliances, PM Pillar and ET Pillar Member of TPM In Charge of Technical Stores and General Stores Mana Responsible for Technical and General Stores Management under International Dairy Products Limited (Nestle Lanka Own Subsidiary)
Procurement Manager
Feb 2021 - Apr 2024Assistant Procurement Manager
Jan 2017 - Jan 2021Engineering Executive - Assistant Manager
Oct 2016 - Jan 2017Engineering Executive -Senior Executive
Mar 2010 - Oct 2016Stores In Change - Junior Manager (Executive)
Mar 2005 - Mar 2010Stores In Charge- Stores Officer
Nov 2002 - Mar 2005

LAUGFS Holdings Limited
Oct 2023 - nowRetail Supermarket
Head of Procurement - Retail Supermarket
Oct 2023 - nowHead of Procurement -Retail Supermarket
Oct 2023 - now

Nestlé Lanka
-Procurement Manager
Licenses & Certifications

Certificate of Appreciation - SAP GLS Go-Live
Nestlé LankaApr 2016
Certificate in Accountancy and Taxation
Professional Accounting InstituteOct 1998
Corporate Membership
Institute of Supply and Materials Management of Sri LankaJan 2002
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Sisira PradeepMost Outstanding Value Creation Initiative (Service & Customer Centricity) Vice President - Supply Chain / Nestle Lanka PLC Aug 2022
- Awarded to Sisira PradeepPeople's Choice Award Managing Director Aug 2017
- Awarded to Sisira PradeepMost Outstanding Supply Chain All-Star Vice President - Supply Chain / Nestle Lanka PLC Aug 2002
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