Associate Ops. Lead - Supply Chain

UPL Limited (NSE: UPL & BSE: 512070, LSE: UPLL) is a global provider of sustainable agriculture products and solutions, with annual revenue exceeding $6bn. We are a purpose-led company. Through OpenAg®, UPL is focused on accelerating progress for the food system. We are building a network that is reimagining sustainability, redefining the way an entire industry thinks and works – open to fresh ideas, innovation, and new answers as we strive towards our mission to make every single food product more sustainable. As one of the largest agriculture solutions companies worldwide, our robust portfolio consists of biologicals and traditional crop protection solutions with more than 14,000 registrations. We are present in more than 130 countries, represented by more than 10,000 colleagues globally. For more information about our integrated portfolio of solutions across the food value chain including seeds, post-harvest, as well as physical and digital services, please visit upl-ltd.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

A "Operations Manager" in a GBS (Global Business Services) context is responsible for leading and managing end-to-end Supply Chain Management (SCM), Logistics, and Procurement functions within a GCC setup at Columbia. Responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the center, leading teams, and driving improvements in processes and service delivery. 

Key Responsibilities:
Procurement Leadership:
•    Develop and implement global procurement strategies aligned with business goals.
•    Lead Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes including vendor selection, onboarding, contract negotiation, and compliance.
•    Establish vendor management policies, SOPs, and control frameworks.
•    Monitor supplier performance and manage risk mitigation strategies.
•    Drive cost savings and value creation through strategic sourcing and supplier partnerships.

Logistics & Supply Chain Operations:
•    Oversee logistics operations including transportation, warehousing, and distribution.
•    Optimize supply chain networks for efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and service quality.
•    Implement global logistics standards and ensure regulatory compliance.
•    Collaborate with manufacturing, planning, and commercial teams to ensure seamless supply chain execution.

Compliance and Regulatory:
•    Ensuring compliance with all relevant local laws and regulations.
•    Maintaining accurate records and reports.
•    Staying up to date on changes to regulations and policies.

Stakeholder Management:
•    Liaising with headquarters or regional management.
•    Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.
•    Communicating effectively with all relevant parties.

Strategic Planning:
•    Contributing to the development of strategic plans for the Columbia location.
•    Implementing and executing strategic initiatives.
•    Monitoring progress and adjusting as needed. 

Experience:

•    Minimum 10+ years’ experience of handling Service Delivery
•    Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese and English

Qualifications:

Any Graduate or master’s degree or professional certification in Finance or Accounting.
Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese and English

Requirement:

•    A qualified leader to manage the larger team.
•    Responsible for supervising, managing and motivating team members.
•    Excellence in Stakeholder Management  
•    Able to act proactively to ensure smooth team operations and effective collaboration.
•    Excellence in MIS & presentation to the management team.
•    Decision-making skills. 

We are one team, for maximum impact. One team with shared goals. We all play for the team and no one plays against the team. We have a laser-like focus on what our customers need and want, on anticipating their future needs and on how we can create innovative solutions and experiences for them.

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