Operations Specialist – Supply Chain & Procurement

About the role

The Operations Specialist will coordinate supply chain activities to ensure smooth and efficient operations. You will support timely material availability, accurate inventory management, and effective collaboration with internal teams and external partners.

Key responsibilities

• Create, process, and manage purchase orders for raw materials, components, and services.
• Identify, evaluate, and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, cost‑effectiveness, and timely delivery.
• Monitor inventory levels, forecast demand, and coordinate with production planning to avoid stockouts or overstock situations.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and negotiate terms with vendors when necessary.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, schedule carriers, prepare shipping documentation, and track deliveries.
• Work with freight forwarders and third‑party logistics providers to optimise transportation costs and delivery times.
• Maintain compliance with import/export regulations and customs requirements.
• Record and track goods received, conduct monthly physical counts, reconcile variances, and update inventory data in the system.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, lab, and finance teams to align procurement, logistics, and inventory activities with business needs.

Required profile

• Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, logistics or supply‑chain operations.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, shipping regulations, inventory management and warehouse operations.

Required skills

• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Microsoft Office Suite).