Operations Manager

Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day operational activities across procurement, sourcing, logistics, pricing, and inventory.
• Lead and manage teams responsible for sourcing, procurement, logistics, and pricing.
• Manage supplier relationships, including supplier selection, evaluation, negotiation, performance monitoring, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate with local and international suppliers to ensure timely sourcing and delivery of engineering materials and equipment.
• Monitor supplier lead times, delivery schedules, quality, and overall performance.
• Coordinate shipping, logistics, clearing, and delivery activities to ensure efficient movement of goods.
• Review supplier quotations and support competitive and cost-effective pricing strategies.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure the timely availability of required engineering spares and products.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve operational processes and procedures.
• Establish and monitor operational KPIs to improve efficiency, productivity, and service delivery.
• Identify operational challenges and implement practical solutions to minimize delays and unnecessary costs.
• Work closely with management and other departments to ensure smooth end-to-end order fulfillment.
• Ensure operational activities align with company objectives, quality standards, and commercial targets.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• Proven experience as an operations Manager or in a similar leadership position.
• Experience working in an engineering procurement, engineering services, industrial equipment, or related technical company is highly preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of engineering spares, industrial equipment, and engineering products.
• Strong understanding of procurement and sourcing processes.
• Proven experience managing suppliers, including selection, negotiation, performance management, and resolution of supplier-related issues.
• Good knowledge of logistics planning, shipping coordination, and inventory management.
• Commercial acumen with experience reviewing quotations, negotiating prices, and driving cost-effective procurement.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of operational processes, KPIs, and supply chain efficiency.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.