Operations Manager

• Oversee execution of procurement projects from planning to completion.

• Develop and implement best sourcing practices for sourcing officers to ensure the best sourcing results and most competitive pricing, including monitoring.

• Coordinate between quoting and sourcing to ensure timely release of quotations to customers.

• Coordinate between quoting, sourcing, and logistics to ensure timely delivery

• Implement quality control measures during engineering and procurement processes. Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety protocols, and client expectations.

• Ensure internal communication between sales, quoting, sourcing and finance.

• Monitor and improve operational systems, processes, and best practices.

• Track project timelines, budgets, and KPIs; report regularly to management.

• Manage vendor relationships and resolve procurement-related issues.

• Process Optimization: Develop and improve standard operating procedures (SOPs) for
project delivery, Identify process bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve efficiency and reduce costs, introduce automation.
• Prepare reports on vendors performance.
• Implement and maintain quality assurance procedures across operations.

• Conduct operational risk assessments and develop mitigation plans.
• Assist in strategic planning and business development initiatives.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Core Competencies

* 5-8 years experience in managing cross functional team within the FMCG, Oil and Gas or Engineering Procurement industry
* Indepth experience with Local and international sourcing
* Vendor sourcing, negotiation, and logistics coordination
* Certified Supply Chain Professional
* Ability to streamline workflows and eliminate inefficiencies
* Excellent at creating reports, SOPs, and feedback loops
* Ability to manage transitions (e.g., tech implementation, scaling operations)

Additional advantage
* Experience with tools like Odoo