ABDULLAH ALBAHOUTH

As a Senior Procurement Manager, ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements, as well as internal procurement policies and procedures. My expertise lies in managing procurement risks, identifying and negotiating with top-tier suppliers, and driving efficiency and cost savings across procurement activities.

Key Responsibilities:

- Compliance and Risk Management:Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and internal procurement standards while managing risks related to supply chain disruptions and quality issues.
- Supplier Identification and Relationship Management: Identify potential suppliers, negotiate contracts, and build strategic relationships to secure the best value for goods and services.
- Contract Negotiation: Lead negotiations on terms and conditions with suppliers to achieve favorable pricing, delivery terms, and service levels.
- Market Analysis: Conduct comprehensive supply market analysis to identify potential suppliers, market trends, and savings opportunities.
- Process Optimization: Identify and implement opportunities to streamline procurement processes, enhance efficiency, and reduce costs through automation and standardization.
- Leadership and Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of procurement professionals, providing strategic guidance, training, and support to ensure optimal department performance.
- Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Set clear objectives and performance expectations for the team, ensuring timely provision of data and reports to senior management to support strategic planning and decision-making.

Skills and Competencies:

- Expert in negotiation and strategic contract management
- Strong capabilities in supplier relationship and risk management.
- In-depth knowledge of advanced procurement processes and best practices.
- Proficient in conducting market analysis and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Adept at optimizing procurement operations through innovative solutions.

Dynamic Procurement Manager at SAMI, spearheading the Emerging Technologies Division (ETD) procurement function. I lead comprehensive end-to-end processes, encompassing data analysis, documentation, negotiation, contract award, contract management, and supplier relationship management.

Key Achievements:
- Formulated and executed a robust strategy for ETD's procurement process.
- Orchestrated market engagement, supplier shortlisting, tender document development, tender management, evaluation, and negotiation.


Strategic Leadership:
- Designed and implemented purchasing strategies aligning with business objectives and operational needs.
- Oversaw terms and conditions, supplier selection/de-selection, and the evaluation and rationalization of supply chain solutions.
- Ensured procurement processes met stringent criteria for price, quality, and delivery targets, enabling the division to compete effectively in the market.

Proven leader overseeing Energy, Water & Food sectors procurement, tenders, and contracts at NEOM. Expert in developing procurement strategies, implementing policies, and ensuring objectives are met within established timeframes. Instrumental in achieving multi-million Saudi Riyal savings through strategic negotiation of contracts.

Key Achievements:
- Led all aspects of procurement, tenders, and contracts strategies in Energy, Water & Food domains.
- Developed comprehensive procurement strategies, meeting objectives on time and aligning with NEOM's vision.
- Administered Procurement department policies, programs, and performance measures to achieve NEOM's objectives.

Strategic Procurement:
- Successfully managed large and complex projects, contracts, and purchases to meet quality, cost, and delivery standards.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies, optimizing efficiency and effectiveness.
- Led long-term sourcing and vendor relations, supporting the fast-paced growth of the organization.
- Exercised discretion in carrying out responsibilities independently and aligned procurement practices with sustainability initiatives.

Procurement Process Expertise:
- Led the preparation of "Request for Proposal" (RFP) documents, conducted bid evaluations, and performed price/cost analyses.
- Oversaw contract awards to appropriate vendors, resolved bid inquiries, and managed discrepancies.
- Achieved significant cost reductions while analyzing and comparing responses from suppliers.

Financial Impact:
- Successfully contributed to NEOM's growth, goals, and objectives, achieving substantial cost reductions and estimated multi-million Saudi Riyal savings through contract negotiations

Collaborative and strategic procurement professional at Emerson, adept at working with engineering departments and management to plan for future projects and production requirements. Proven track record in RFQ/PO processes, supplier selection, and negotiation, ensuring alignment with Emerson policies. Strong focus on driving innovation, integrating new technologies, and implementing strategic solutions for supplier performance improvement.

Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the engineering department and management to set plans for future projects and production requirements.
- Review purchase requisitions (PR) and initiate RFQ/PO processes.
- Issue ISOs (internal sales order) based on new order details and specifications.
- Identify potential suppliers, ensuring RFQ processes comply with Emerson policies and selecting the best suppliers based on reliability, availability, delivery times, and support structures.
- Negotiate contract terms, pricing, and payment schedules in adherence to Emerson policy.

Strategic Planning and Performance Monitoring:
- Partner with S&OPs to develop Design to Cost and Design to Value models.
- Provide management with input, including monitoring reports, forecasts, budgets, estimates, and invoicing.
- Perform cost analyses and models to support strategic procurement.

Innovation and Quality Assurance:
- Drive innovation and integrate new supplier technologies into product design and manufacturing.
- Assess internally manufactured components for Make vs. Buy assessments.
- Lead supplier performance and quality audits to develop strategic solutions.

Continuous Improvement and Logistics:
- Develop measures for improvement internally (production) and with suppliers.
- Lead all logistics activities, including customs, product certifications, and coordination with forwarders.

Analytical and results-driven procurement professional with a strong focus on technical data analysis and efficient procurement for Aramco projects. Collaborative approach in consulting with the Engineering Department, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring quality, price, and timely procurement of materials and services.

Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze technical data, designs, preliminary specifications, and manufacturing limitations for procurement decisions.
- Collaborate with the Engineering Department to establish performance criteria and specifications for manufacturing and testing.
- Procure and contract materials and services for Aramco projects, ensuring alignment with project requirements.

Strategic Procurement and Vendor Management:
- Advise company personnel, suppliers, and customers on the nature and function of parts and equipment.
- Research and identify vendors, negotiating to achieve desired quality, price, and timetables.
- Interview supplier representatives regarding specifications, costs, and inspection processes.

Facilitation and Communication:
- Arrange and participate in conferences between suppliers, engineers, Aramco, inspectors, and other company personnel.
- Facilitate material inspection, standardization, rework, salvage, utilization, and economical procurement of parts and equipment.

Dynamic project management professional with a focus on coordinating mega projects with Aramco. Proven ability to ensure compliance with Aramco's standards, coordinate procurement activities, and maintain effective communication between stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate project management activities, resources, equipment, and information for a mega project with Aramco.
- Ensure that Aramco's requirements and standards are met throughout the project lifecycle.
- Contribute as a key member of the procurement team, issuing and reviewing RFQs/MRs specific to the project.

Collaboration and Communication:
- Coordinate and monitor project procurement activities and information flow between Aramco, vendors/suppliers, and the design team (SSEM/Jacobs Zate).
- Act as a point of contact and communicate project status effectively to all participants.

Diligent Planning Engineer with expertise in the Planning & Asset Management Department at MPC, Ras Al Khair. Collaborating seamlessly with department engineers, I have played a pivotal role in ensuring effective planning across various operations within the facility.

Key Responsibilities:
- Assigned to work closely with department engineers to achieve effective planning for day-to-day activities and preventive maintenance.
- Instrumental in planning new installations and modifications within the facility, ensuring seamless integration.
- Assess external support requirements when necessary, facilitating a comprehensive approach to operations.
- Evaluate and oversee the ordering of spare parts required for the smooth functioning of the plants.