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Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, Ae

Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

I spearheaded a transformation that elevated our function from a traditional purchasing department to a strategic value driver. Leading a high-performance team of +30 procurement experts, we revolutionized our approach:- Crafted a procurement strategy that aligned seamlessly with our company's vision, turning every purchase into a step towards our goals.- Overhauled operations, introducing cutting-edge digital tools that turned data into insights and insights into action, and optimizing spend management and supplier relationship management (SRM).- Pursued excellence relentlessly, benchmarking against global leaders and constantly raising our own bar.- Implemented state-of-the-art e-procurement solutions and spend analytics tools, driving operational efficiency and cost savings worth billions in complex contracts. - Implemented a governance framework that balanced agility with compliance, ensuring we moved fast without breaking things.- Pioneered a planning process that anticipated market shifts, turning potential disruptions into opportunities.- Developed a performance metrics system that went beyond savings, measuring our impact on innovation, sustainability, and business growth.-Established a robust category management framework, enhancing strategic sourcing and delivering substantial TCO reductions.- Designed a risk management and compliance program, ensuring supply chain resilience and ethical sourcing practices.- Introduced advanced demand forecasting and inventory optimization techniques, improving working capital management.- Created a balanced scorecard approach to measure procurement performance, focusing on cost avoidance, innovation contribution, and sustainability metrics.The real reward? Seeing how our work directly contributed to the company's bottom line, risk resilience, and competitive edge. We proved that procurement isn't just about buying - it's about building a stronger, smarter, more sustainable business.

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

I played a pivotal role in shaping and executing the organization's procurement strategy, under a significant transformation exercise, driving innovation and efficiency across the function.- Led the implementation of complex tenders for professional services, technology, and other critical categories across Mubadala's investment platforms.- Mentored and developed a team of UAE nationals, focusing on their growth to become future leaders in procurement. This initiative aligned with Mubadala's commitment to national talent development.-Spearheaded over 200 major procurement-related projects and purchases across various business units. This involved engaging with senior stakeholders and focusing on key professional services.- Launched the In-Country Value (ICV) Program after extensive Group-wide engagement. This initiative set the foundation for a highly successful program aligned with the UAE's vision for socio-economic development.- Fully managed key categories such as Communications, Marketing, and Consultancy, implementing best practices and innovative approaches to drive value.- Conducted strategic negotiations with key vendors to establish Master Service Agreements (MSAs), catalogues, panels, and Master Framework Agreements (MFAs), optimizing vendor relationships and spend.- Managed the entire Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle, participating in decisions related to annual procurement planning, scope of work development, technical criteria design, and category management activities. This required extensive content and stakeholder management.- Designed and implemented the MFA Program to expedite engagement with key global partners, enhancing Mubadala's ability to quickly leverage strategic partnerships.- Nominated for the Mubadala Partnership Award (1 of 3 among 800 employees) for demonstrating a highly collaborative approach, ensuring value-added bridges between business units and Procurement.

Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Led a team of material planners to deliver a state-of-the art procurement operation to support aviation and non-aviation logistics. My scope included senior supervision of the successful completion of the contract implementation of capability development programs, performing best-in-class contract management practices. I led a team of Emarati and expat staff, instilling a culture of excellence through effective project management.

Executive Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Master'S Degree, International Business