Site Operations Lead; Office Manager

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Job Title:

Site Operations Lead (Office Manager)

Job Location:

Digital Technology Hub, Whitefield, Bengaluru

Job Description:

Albemarle is hiring “Site Operations Lead” to be part of growing Digital Technology Hub at Bangalore, KA, India.

This job coordinates, integrates and administers a range of diverse administrative or staff functions and would directly report to Hub Site Leader. Areas of responsibility include Site Facility Management, Vendor & Contract Management with Local Procurement, Site Budget Management, Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting, Visitor Management, Site Asset Management etc.

• Governance of Albemarle Hub facilities and operational management.
• Reorganizing current building space as per hub growth to maximize space utilization.
• Overseeing management of facilities stock related to utility, housekeeping, office supplies, panty condiments, beverages and other employee/site items
• Coordinating and planning essential business services such as maintenance, reception, archiving, mailing, cleaning, waste disposal, and security.
• Ensuring seamless daily operations that support the business environment.

• Support in development of local site vendor strategy and drive RFPs
• Identifying and selecting potential vendors for various indirect categories (e.g., office supplies, IT, travel, employer branding, food, beverages, etc.).
• Leading negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable pricing, terms, and service level agreements.
• Provisioning relevant support and be POC for DTH related procure to pay process
• Managing contracts with suppliers, ensuring compliance with agreed‑upon terms and conditions.
• Analyzing spending patterns to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.

• Own end-to-end site operations budget planning, consolidation, and reporting
• Support leadership and stakeholders in “Track Actuals vs. Budget Performance, flag variances, and drive corrective actions.”
• Partner with relevant stakeholders to optimize resource allocation and spending.

• Partner with WHQ, regional leadership, and site leadership team to align operational plans and share key insights.
• Prepare executive‑level reports, dashboards, and financial reviews for DTH
• Support audits, compliance activities, and corporate reporting requirements.

• Ensuring buildings and facilities meet health, safety, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Adhering to government legislation related to facilities and workplace safety.
• Own site BCP and coordinated with global compliance

• Responding swiftly and effectively to workplace emergencies.
• Implementing appropriate solutions to mitigate impact and restore operations.

• Oversee daily visitor operations to ensure a secure and welcoming environment.
• Coordinate with reception, security, and administrative teams for smooth visitor check‑ins and scheduling.
• Maintain accurate visitor logs and ensure adherence to safety and confidentiality protocols.
• Create visitor agenda and arrange logistics for their welcome. Oversee and manage all needs during Albemarle stakeholder’s visit at Albemarle India sites.

• Plan and execute IT town halls, internal meetings, and employee engagement events.
• Coordinate with IT, facilities, communications, and leadership to deliver seamless event experiences.
• Manage event logistics including venue setup, technical support, agenda planning, and feedback collection.
• IT Asset Management – Ownership as local POC and governance as per IT policies

• Bachelor’s degree or above.
• Strong English communication both…