Ahamed Askar Pmp®, Cpp, Cppm Email & Phone Number

Dubai, Ae

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Leadership & Team Management: Overseeing and mentoring a team of procurement specialists, aligning their development with organizational goals.• Contract Finalization: Leading the finalization of main civil contractors, ensuring project specifications, timelines, and budgets are met.• Procurement Handling: Managing procurement of all Provisional Sum (PS) and Prime Cost (PC) items, maintaining cost-effectiveness and quality.• Furniture and Fixtures: Overseeing selection and procurement, ensuring design and functional requirements.• Policy Development: Creating comprehensive procurement policies and procedures, ensuring consistency and compliance.• Vendor Management: Establishing strong supplier relationships, negotiating favorable terms for reliable supply chains.• Cost Management: Controlling procurement budgets, striving for cost savings and efficiency without compromising quality.• Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating risks to ensure smooth project execution.• KPI Management: Setting and monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the team, driving performance and accountability.• Cross-functional Collaboration: Working with construction, design, and finance departments to align procurement strategies with business objectives.• Continuous Improvement: Driving initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships.• Conducting techno commercial discussion with suppliers involving technical /projects team, finalizing the order of products.• Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms/Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries.• Controlling the procurement budget and promoting a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.• Handled several Data center projects including Equinix 3.1 (UAE), Amazon DXB-060, 061 & 062 (UAE), Quantum Switch - Stingray & Shovelnose (KSA), Tel Aviv (Israel).

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Successfully negotiated hundreds of purchase agreements at a discounted price.• Research and meet with potential suppliers to compare products, prices, and lease terms, and make the best decision for the company.• Negotiate sales agreements with selected vendors to get the best value, and periodically revisit and renegotiate contracts for the duration of the business relationship.• Coordinating with Finance department to arrange advance and LC payments.• Handled several projects of EMAAR, AL GHURAIR, NSHAMA, MERAAS, ADNOC, ENOC, ITHRA DUBAI, etc.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Oversee end-to-end procurement activities, including sourcing, vendor management, contract negotiation, and supplier performance evaluation, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.• Develop and implement strategic procurement initiatives to optimize supply chain efficiency, reduce costs, and mitigate risks, resulting in improved operational performance and profitability.• Lead cross-functional teams in identifying and implementing cost-saving opportunities, process improvements, and best practices to enhance procurement processes and drive continuous improvement.• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior procurement staff, fostering their professional development and contributing to a collaborative and high-performing procurement team.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Monitoring purchase requisitions & material specifications for technical needs; preparing comparative statements while negotiating.• Facilitating vendor selection; preparing purchase orders and ensuring timely payment to vendor by coordinating with Finance Team.• Searching & analyzing alternate potential sources for products and services domestically and internationally.• Coordinating with QA/QC department and the vendor regarding the claims.• Handled several projects of ADWEA, DEWA, FEWA, SEWA, ADDC, KAHRAMAA, SEC & IRAQ etc