عبد الرحمن عمر

• Designed and executed procurement strategies aligned with business objectives, operational requirements,
quality standards, and ESG compliance.
• Led end-to-end sourcing activities including supplier identification, market analysis, tender management,
RFQ/RFP/RFI preparation, technical evaluation, and commercial negotiations.
• Managed procurement categories including project materials, fabrication materials, precast raw materials,
spare parts, logistics, and equipment.
• Conducted spend analysis and procurement reporting using SAP/ERP and Oracle ERP systems to improve
procurement visibility and support strategic decision-making.
• Built and maintained strong supplier relationships, managing the complete supplier lifecycle including
onboarding, performance monitoring, KPI evaluation, and supplier development.
• Negotiated favorable commercial terms including payment conditions, delivery schedules, liability clauses,
and volume discounts.
• Collaborated closely with Finance, Engineering, Quality, Warehouse, and Project Management teams to
ensure procurement alignment with project schedules and operational requirements.
• Managed procurement compliance, contract renewals, supplier agreements, and procurement risk mitigation
activities.
• Recruited, mentored, and supervised a team of 8 procurement specialists and buyers, improving team
performance and operational efficiency.
Key Achievements: Reduced procurement processing cycle time by 30% through ERP system upgrades and process
improvement initiatives — saving approximately SAR 8M in annual operational overhead. Achieved 15-20% cost savings through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and procurement
optimization, generating over SAR 50M in savings over the tenure. Consolidated supplier base from 1, 530 to 620 vendors, improving buying power and reducing supplier
management overhead by 25%. Implemented dual-sourcing strategies that prevented production downtime during global supply chain
disruptions (COVID-19 / 2020-2021).

• Managed procurement operations for large-scale construction projects across KSA, overseeing annual
procurement spend exceeding SAR 120M, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials,
equipment, and subcontracted services.
• Developed and implemented procurement strategies aligned with project schedules, technical specifications,
and budget objectives, delivering average cost savings of 10-12% per project.
• Supervised a procurement team of 6 buyers and coordinators; conducted performance evaluations and
provided structured training programs to improve operational effectiveness.
• Negotiated supplier contracts, pricing agreements, and delivery schedules, reducing average lead times by
20% across the project portfolio.
• Conducted supplier evaluations and market research, qualifying 80+ new suppliers and expanding vendor
base to improve supply reliability and competitive pricing.
• Monitored procurement KPIs and prepared management reports highlighting cost savings, procurement
trends, and operational improvements — contributing to a 15% reduction in material waste on key projects.

- Coordinated comprehensive supply chain activities, ensuring seamless communication between internal teams and external partners to optimize operations.
- Managed inventory through the execution of an effective tracking system, significantly improving forecasting accuracy and minimizing stockouts.
- Reduced lead times by close collaboration with suppliers and vendors, enhancing overall supply chain responsiveness.
- Conducted regular inventory audits, resolving discrepancies and maintaining data accuracy.
- Optimized warehouse operations by consolidating stock and maximizing space utilization.
- Maintained clean and organized stock areas, adhering to company facility standards and improving workflow efficiency.
- Instituted inventory management strategies that increased product availability and minimized waste.
- Developed and maintained production schedules that aligned with customer demand and material availability, facilitating efficient resource allocation.