Assistant Operations and Supply chain Manager Port

Job Summary:
Assist in the procurement of goods and services for a manufacturing plant, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and timely delivery. Main responsibilities included developing purchasing strategies, managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and assisting in supervising a team of purchasing staff. Also contributed to inventory management, cost control, and risk mitigation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in Developing Purchasing Strategies: Contributed to creating and implementing purchasing policies and strategies aligned with organizational goals and budget.
• Supplier Management: Assisted in identifying, evaluating, and selecting suppliers based on quality, price, and reliability, while maintaining strong relationships with existing vendors.
• Contract Negotiations: Involved in or solely conducted negotiations on contracts, pricing, and delivery terms to secure optimal value.
• Inventory Management: Worked closely with inventory control teams to determine optimal stock levels, reduce waste, and ensure timely material availability.
• Cost Control: Monitored purchasing expenses, identified cost-saving opportunities, and supported management of the purchasing budget.
• Quality Assurance: Ensured that all procured goods and services met required quality standards and specifications.
• Team Supervision: Assisted in supervising and mentoring purchasing staff, delegating tasks, and guiding purchasing processes.
• Risk Management: Identified potential supply chain risks and helped develop mitigation strategies.
• Record Keeping: Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of purchases, contracts, and supplier information.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensured purchasing activities were compliant with relevant regulations and internal policies.
• Daily Operations Oversight: Oversaw daily departmental operations in the absence or on behalf of the department manager, ensuring efficient workflow and task completion.
• Process Optimization: Identified inefficiencies in operational processes and implemented improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
• Resource Management: Managed personnel, materials, and equipment to maximize resource utilization and minimize waste.
• Quality Control: Implemented and monitored quality control measures to ensure deliverables met required standards.
• Team Building: Planned and facilitated team activities, promoting a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Strategic Planning: Supported the development and execution of operational strategies aligned with broader business objectives.
• Compliance Management: Maintained adherence to company policies, safety regulations, and industry standards.
• Reporting: Prepared and presented performance and progress reports to senior management.
• Cross-Functional Communicati
  
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