Lasitha Ranasinghe Email & Phone Number

Windsor, Gb

London, England, United Kingdom

The School of Life Sciences at the University of Westminster has a wide reputation for teaching, Research and Knowledge Exchange hosting more than 2000 diverse, multicultural students, the school hosts a vibrant research community comprised of academic staff, post-doctoral and doctoral researchers which includes three research centers, an overarching, cross-university, research institute.As the Procurement Assistant within an established procurement team of dedicated staff, I ensure the… Show more The School of Life Sciences at the University of Westminster has a wide reputation for teaching, Research and Knowledge Exchange hosting more than 2000 diverse, multicultural students, the school hosts a vibrant research community comprised of academic staff, post-doctoral and doctoral researchers which includes three research centers, an overarching, cross-university, research institute.As the Procurement Assistant within an established procurement team of dedicated staff, I ensure the delivery of high quality, consistent and flexible support to teaching, research, Knowledge Exchange and outreach activities across the school, working closely with colleagues within and outside the section to maintain the highest quality of technical support and provide the best possible experience to School users in the delivery of the school’s core activities.As a member of a technical team, assisting in the delivery of a range of customer-focused technical services within the school procurement team I am responsible for the following tasks: -• Responsible for entering purchase order requisitions into the Agresso finance system.• To identify cost savings with use of framework contracts.• To maintain the school, approved supplier’s list.• To update the school asset register with new equipment purchases.• To consider relevant equipment safety standards when evaluating potential suppliers.• Ensuring purchase orders are received in a timely manner by resolving any queries, and the prompt expediting of overdue orders.• Provide cover for stores assistant as and when required. • Frequently check back-order reports, and to expedite overdue orders in a timely manner with suppliers.• Update inventory items with reference to historical usage levels.• Raise purchase orders for the replenishment of stores stock.• Assisting in full annual stock count in the Life Sciences store.• Participate in and contribute to procurement and technical team meetings. Show less

England, United Kingdom

Render expert-level support to all customers in meeting shopping needs, while ensuring availability of all products. Execute sorting, organization, and replenishment of stock and inventory. Play an integral role in performing end-to-end store operations.

Colombo District, Western, Sri Lanka

• Develop and implement procurement and commercial strategies: Identify potential suppliers, evaluating supplier performance, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships, developing pricing strategies, developing marketing campaigns, and identifying new market opportunities.• Manage sales and marketing and procurement operations: Product positioning, promotion, and distribution, day-to-day operations of the procurement function, including purchasing, inventory management, and… Show more • Develop and implement procurement and commercial strategies: Identify potential suppliers, evaluating supplier performance, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships, developing pricing strategies, developing marketing campaigns, and identifying new market opportunities.• Manage sales and marketing and procurement operations: Product positioning, promotion, and distribution, day-to-day operations of the procurement function, including purchasing, inventory management, and logistics ensuring that all activities are conducted in accordance with company policies and procedures and that they support the overall goals of the organization. • Ensure regulatory compliance: Ensuring that all procurement, sales and marketing activities comply with relevant regulations and industry standards.• Manage supplier and customer relationships: Manage relationships with suppliers and ensuring that they deliver products and services on time, at the right quality, and at the right price involving negotiating contracts, monitoring supplier performance, and resolving any issues or disputes that arise and managing relationships with customers and ensuring that they receive the products and services they need to meet their needs involving developing customer relationships, identifying customer needs, and developing solutions to meet those needs.• Managed procurement and commercial operations of CMO's • Develop and manage the commercial and procurement budget: Ensuring that all commercial and procurement activities are conducted within budgetary constraints identifying cost-saving opportunities, optimizing sales and marketing activities to minimize costs, and ensuring that commercial activities support the overall financial goals of the organization, negotiating prices with suppliers and optimizing the procurement process to minimize costs and ensuring COGS is at the optimum level.•Provide leadership and guidance to the procurement and commercial team. Show less

Sri Lanka

Akbar Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd imported, distributed, and engaged in retail business, where Lina Manufacturing was the entity's manufacturing arm. As the BDM of both entities reporting directly to the CEO, my main responsibilities were as follows.• Developing the Government tender business for Pharmaceutical & Surgical operation and won the best supplier award• Sales and operational planning of the manufacturing facility - Trade Business, B2B, Contract Manufacturing• Pioneered the… Show more Akbar Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd imported, distributed, and engaged in retail business, where Lina Manufacturing was the entity's manufacturing arm. As the BDM of both entities reporting directly to the CEO, my main responsibilities were as follows.• Developing the Government tender business for Pharmaceutical & Surgical operation and won the best supplier award• Sales and operational planning of the manufacturing facility - Trade Business, B2B, Contract Manufacturing• Pioneered the procurement operation and project management work• Strategized and launched green field procurement and commercial function for the manufacturing facility above my general responsibility and achieved a GP of 55% within 5 years.• Managed two facility construction projects (Lina Manufacturing & Lina Spiro), ensuring adherence to cGMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) requirements with a focus on procurement and project management.• Facilitated effective forecasting and inventory planning, overseeing a Public and Private Partnership Project and new product development.• Implemented SAP and Power BI, optimizing procurement processes and enabling data-driven decision-making.• Led supply chain design, implementation, and operational activities for External Manufacturing Organisation (EMO) products.• Piloted several NPD projects for OSD, MDI, DPI, and cream preparations, obtaining registration approvals for 16 products.• Led multiple procurement projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to regulatory requirements.• Secured successful business ventures, including agency acquisition, joint ventures, and contract manufacturing. Show less

• Overall, in charge of the operations of Claris Lifesciences Ltd./Claris Otsuka/Otsuka Pharmaceuticals in Sri Lanka. • National Sales coverage of Pharmacies, Doctors, Hospitals and the Government tenders. • Building a rapport with the Anesthetists in promoting the range of products.• Introducing new products into the market and getting the products registered liaising with the regulatory authority.• Annual Budget preparation and achieving the set targets managing product… Show more • Overall, in charge of the operations of Claris Lifesciences Ltd./Claris Otsuka/Otsuka Pharmaceuticals in Sri Lanka. • National Sales coverage of Pharmacies, Doctors, Hospitals and the Government tenders. • Building a rapport with the Anesthetists in promoting the range of products.• Introducing new products into the market and getting the products registered liaising with the regulatory authority.• Annual Budget preparation and achieving the set targets managing product availability and sales. • Handling the marketing activities (Promotional material, literatures, clinical meetings, annual sessions etc.) Show less

• Managing key corporate accounts.• Analysing data to provide specific solutions/ new product development • Sales Analysing• Business Development

Colombo, Western, Sri Lanka

• Managing the total Unilever Business in the territory covering the FMCG retail outlets.• Implementation of Category Management through customized brand strategies analysing in house data. • Increased the profitability of the operation through Channel Management initiatives, where I introduced an Institutional operation and expanded the rural operation which intern gave a better reach for the brands• Organized brand activations in order to give an experience of different brands and… Show more • Managing the total Unilever Business in the territory covering the FMCG retail outlets.• Implementation of Category Management through customized brand strategies analysing in house data. • Increased the profitability of the operation through Channel Management initiatives, where I introduced an Institutional operation and expanded the rural operation which intern gave a better reach for the brands• Organized brand activations in order to give an experience of different brands and create excitement in the trade.• Motivating and coaching a team of 8 Sales Representatives, 8 Merchandisers and an Operations Manager achieving a sales growth of 125%. Show less

Colombo, Western, Sri Lanka

• Promoted GSK respiratory portfolio.• Won special awards for Best Medical Promotional Delegate, Best team and Quarterly Special awards for sales achievements. • Managed Key Accounts.• Implemented GSK Brand strategies.

Colombo, Western, Sri Lanka

• Implemented a project to streamline the transport fleet which was completed successfully bringing efficiency and cost savings to the company. • Co-ordinated the Event Management requirements of the company conducting successful product launches, symposiums and meetings for the medical profession.• Assisted in Government Institutional Business Operations• Assisted in preparing annual Sales Budgets for the Management Team• Assisted in Distributor Management

Master Of Business Administration

Certified Accounting & Business Manager, Accounting And Business/Management

Education record

Activities and Societies: Associate Member of SLIM Preliminary Certificate in Marketing (2000) Post Graduate Ddiploma in Marketing (2003)

Certified Professional Marketing Asia Pacific

Activities and Societies: Member of APMF

Diploma In Microsoft Office Professional

Diploma In Computer Studies, Diploma

G.C.E (Advance Level) - 1999

Advance Level - 1999 Ordinary Level - 1996