Ataa Arnaout, Msc Email & Phone Number

I am an engineer and procurement professional who with extensive experience in sustainable and innovative technology. My most recent role was a Purchaser with the International Committee of the Red Cross where I procured goods and services for the Water and Habitat department. I have purchased different items including construction and rehabilitation projects, bakery lines, pumps, generators, transformers, etc to help restore or maintain the essential infrastructure and assist people who are victims of the armed conflict in Syria. I made significant savings for my organization through effective negotiation and strategic procurement measures.Previously, I worked as an Oilfield Services Field Engineer, providing excellent quality Measurements/Logging While Drilling services to high profile clients across South East Asia and Middle East. During my employment with Schlumberger, I met people from all over the world and traveled to many countries which are UAE, Russia, Iran, Algeria, Malaysia, Yemen, and then the final assignment was in Thailand for 3 years (BTW, I can read and speak some Thai).When the oil & gas industry went into downturn, I began to focus on sustainability and green energy, I shifted my career and completed a Master's degree in Renewable Energy Engineering with Distinction. I have later finished two research papers that are published in a conference and an international journal.Key Skills:• Procurement of Goods and Services• Negotiation• Supplier and Category Management• Quick learner• Attention to Detail• Excellent Communication• Collaboration and TeamworkTechnical Skills:• Oracle JD Edwards ERP• AutoCAD• PVSyst• Solar radiation and energy analysis with Grasshopper3D. Solar shadow analysis in Sketchup• MS Office, Advanced in Excel

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