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Al Khobar, Eastern, Saudi Arabia

As the Supply Chain Procurement and Digital Transformation Manager at Alkifah Contracting, a prominent construction company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, I orchestrate a holistic approach to achieving procurement and sourcing excellence and driving technological advancements. This involves devising procurement and sourcing strategies in alignment with organizational objectives, overseeing entire contract lifecycles for compliance and favorable terms, and conducting assessments to identify… Show more As the Supply Chain Procurement and Digital Transformation Manager at Alkifah Contracting, a prominent construction company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, I orchestrate a holistic approach to achieving procurement and sourcing excellence and driving technological advancements. This involves devising procurement and sourcing strategies in alignment with organizational objectives, overseeing entire contract lifecycles for compliance and favorable terms, and conducting assessments to identify areas for improvement within the procurement function. I also spearhead strategic sourcing initiatives, negotiate contracts, and optimize supplier relationships, concurrently implementing electronic cataloguing systems to digitize and streamline procurement processes. Simultaneously, I drive process re-engineering initiatives to enhance efficiency, offering strategic leadership to align procurement objectives with the broader business strategy. Furthermore, I manage end-to-end project execution for digital transformation initiatives, utilizing cutting-edge technologies like SAP and Ariba in supply chain management for seamless integration and operational excellence.Responsibilities also include formulating departmental policies and procedures, creating workflows, executing mandates, and establishing measurable Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that align with the company’s overarching goals. Notably, I have successfully developed a comprehensive warehouse management solution, encompassing material planning, forecasting, and a perpetual inter-store transfer system (ITO). Additionally, I lead the strategic development of a state-of-the-art Vendor Management System, ensuring a robust framework for vendor pre-qualification, registration, relation, performance tracking, and suspension.My initiatives have resulted in significant cost savings, including a 20% reduction in costs for local agreements and an impressive 40% cost reduction in global sourcing initiatives from China. Show less

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

As the Managing Director and Founder of the company, I oversaw the importation of timber products, including whitewood, pine, plywood, and wall panels from various countries such as Brazil, Austria, Germany, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Latvia, and Estonia. Subsequently, I managed the wholesale and marketing of these products in diverse markets, including the UAE, KSA, Bahrain, Kuwait, Pakistan, and India.

Kyiv, Ukraine

As Director of Operations and Partner at one of Europe's leading timber manufacturing and trading companies, I spearheaded strategic leadership and planning, project management, resource allocation, and process improvement to optimize operations. I managed teams, vendors, and quality assurance while driving growth and mitigating risks.Our three sawmills were located in Kyiv, and our products were exported to customers in over 22 countries, with trading partners spanning all five… Show more As Director of Operations and Partner at one of Europe's leading timber manufacturing and trading companies, I spearheaded strategic leadership and planning, project management, resource allocation, and process improvement to optimize operations. I managed teams, vendors, and quality assurance while driving growth and mitigating risks.Our three sawmills were located in Kyiv, and our products were exported to customers in over 22 countries, with trading partners spanning all five continents. Show less

Amman, Jordan

As the Operations and Business Development Manager for one of Jordan's leading timber and hardware trading companies, I was responsible for overseeing and optimizing daily activities within the organization. My role included identifying growth opportunities, building and maintaining strategic relationships, and driving revenue and market expansion. The company specialized in importing and wholesaling strategic commodities, such as timber and construction hardware. Our primary… Show more As the Operations and Business Development Manager for one of Jordan's leading timber and hardware trading companies, I was responsible for overseeing and optimizing daily activities within the organization. My role included identifying growth opportunities, building and maintaining strategic relationships, and driving revenue and market expansion. The company specialized in importing and wholesaling strategic commodities, such as timber and construction hardware. Our primary business partners were located in Indonesia, China, Malaysia, Romania, Bulgaria, Singapore, North America, and the United Arab Emirates. Show less

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

As the E-Procurement Projects Coordinator for one of the world's leading construction companies, I managed e-procurement activities across projects located in Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, and South America. My role included implementing strategic sourcing projects, collaborating with local and global vendors, revamping procurement workflows and processes for improved efficiency, overseeing digital transformation initiatives, and streamlining supply chain planning and… Show more As the E-Procurement Projects Coordinator for one of the world's leading construction companies, I managed e-procurement activities across projects located in Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, and South America. My role included implementing strategic sourcing projects, collaborating with local and global vendors, revamping procurement workflows and processes for improved efficiency, overseeing digital transformation initiatives, and streamlining supply chain planning and scheduling procedures for enhanced efficiency. I was also responsible for the setup, implementation, and auditing of e-procurement and warehouse management software across regions. Additionally, I identified logistical and governmental challenges and proposed cost-effective solutions. Show less

Amman, Jordan

As the Project Manager at one of the leading consultancy firms in the region, I was responsible for implementing a centralized global e-procurement system for our client, Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC), in Dubai. Pilot implementations were conducted on the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan Oil P/L project in Baku, Azerbaijan; the Oman India Fertilizer Plant project in Sur, Oman; and the ALBA Field Expansion project in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.Additionally, I served as a Project… Show more As the Project Manager at one of the leading consultancy firms in the region, I was responsible for implementing a centralized global e-procurement system for our client, Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC), in Dubai. Pilot implementations were conducted on the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan Oil P/L project in Baku, Azerbaijan; the Oman India Fertilizer Plant project in Sur, Oman; and the ALBA Field Expansion project in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.Additionally, I served as a Project Manager/Advisor for Aregon's supply chain projects, partnering with prominent clients, including ABC Bank, Arab Bank, Aramex, ASTRA, ATCO, Buyers' Club, Citi Group, iHilal Financial Services, JABA, Jordan's eGov, Makshaf, Saudi Oger, SCECO, Schlumberger, and Yousef Bin Ahmed Kanoo. These projects spanned across Bahrain, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Show less

Amman, Jordan

As the Project Team Leader at one of the leading consultancy firms in the region, I was responsible for conducting strategic sourcing projects for our client, Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC), in Qatar and Saudi Arabia. These projects included Ras Laffan LNG Plant, Ras Laffan Cooling Water System, Qafco 4 Expansion in Qatar, and the Qatif Gas Oil Separation Plant project in Saudi Arabia.My responsibilities encompassed conducting spend and supplier analysis, reviewing site project… Show more As the Project Team Leader at one of the leading consultancy firms in the region, I was responsible for conducting strategic sourcing projects for our client, Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC), in Qatar and Saudi Arabia. These projects included Ras Laffan LNG Plant, Ras Laffan Cooling Water System, Qafco 4 Expansion in Qatar, and the Qatif Gas Oil Separation Plant project in Saudi Arabia.My responsibilities encompassed conducting spend and supplier analysis, reviewing site project procurement processes, developing recommendations, category strategy creation, compiling bid packages, suppliers' evaluation, supplier selection, negotiation of agreements, and contract implementation. These projects were carried out in collaboration with Price Water House Coopers as Lead Consultants and Partners. Show less

Amman, Jordan

As a part-time member of the Catalogue Operations team at one of the leading consultancy firms in the region, I had diverse responsibilities. These included content assessment to ensure availability, format, and quality standards. I managed the content production process, which involved tasks such as cleaning, organizing, normalizing, and rationalizing data. I was also responsible for building full-text search catalogues, performing QA procedures, and overseeing content distribution and… Show more As a part-time member of the Catalogue Operations team at one of the leading consultancy firms in the region, I had diverse responsibilities. These included content assessment to ensure availability, format, and quality standards. I managed the content production process, which involved tasks such as cleaning, organizing, normalizing, and rationalizing data. I was also responsible for building full-text search catalogues, performing QA procedures, and overseeing content distribution and uploading processes, including electronic catalogue uploads. After completing my university courses in the summer, I transitioned to a full-time role with expanded responsibilities.Additionally, I played a role in enabling, training, and configuring buying projects and providing technical support. We frequently replicated updates as part of our routine operations. Our content refinement projects were conducted for prominent clients, such as Schlumberger in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, as well as Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC) on the Harad and Hawiyya gas plant projects in Saudi Arabia.In our work, we utilized the United Nations Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC) for material categorization and the Requisite Unified Structure (RUS) attributes for building the Master Catalogue. These projects were conducted in collaboration with Price Water House Coopers as our Lead Consultants and Partners. Show less