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Ahmad Ayyash, Senior Procurement Manager

Ahmad Ayyash

Senior Procurement Manager·KDDC

Kuwait

Bachelor's degree, Management

Work experience

Total years of experience: 23 years, 8 months

Senior Procurement Manager

April 2025 - Present

KDDC

Al Farawaniyah, Kuwait

April 2025 - Present

• Led procurement across direct & indirect categories for a major FMCG operation.
• Managed 100+ suppliers (local & international).
• Delivered multi-million cost savings via sourcing strategy & contract renegotiation.
• Led RFP/RFQ for IT, infrastructure, and MIS systems (Oracle, Microsoft licensing).
• Built supplier risk frameworks improving business continuity.
• Reduced procurement cycle time & improved team performance.
• Led procurement activities related to Environmental & Sustainability requirements, including waste management
services.
• Designed and executed auction bidding strategies for surplus equipment and scrap assets.

Company industry:
FMCG

Senior Sales Account Manager

June 2019 - September 2023

KRH - Kuwait Resources House

Al Asimah, Kuwait

June 2019 - September 2023

• Generated KD 15.9M revenue / KD 5M+ gross profit.
• Achieved 80% NPS / 100% CSAT.
• Managed regional accounts (Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, Bahrain)
• Built and scaled key accounts through strategic partnerships & upselling
• Led cross-functional operations (HR, logistics, fleet, facilities)
• Utilized key performance indicators (KPIs) to make data-driven decisions.
• Led crisis management efforts, resolving issues swiftly to minimize the impact on operations

Company industry:
Other Business Support Services

Procurement & Operations Consultant

January 2009 - January 2018

Self-employed

Al Asimah, Kuwait Remote

January 2009 - January 2018

Company industry:
Distribution, Supply Chain & Logistics

Procurement & Contracts Manager.

January 2009 - January 2018

U.S. Embassy (Radio Sawa Kuwait, Radio Voice of America -VOA, AL Hurrah TV)

Bayan, Kuwait

January 2009 - January 2018

• Managed procurement, contracts, and vendor relations for U.S. government operations
• Delivered $1.5M+ savings through negotiations and sourcing strategies
• Managed contracts with major vendors (telecom, oil, government entities)
• Oversaw procurement up to $75K international purchases.
• Ensured compliance, risk control, and contract governance
• Led a team of 6 procurement professionals.

Company industry:
Distribution, Supply Chain & Logistics

Admin Assistance / Public Relations Officer

January 2000 - January 2009

U.S. Embassy

Al Asimah, Kuwait

January 2000 - January 2009

Company industry:
Public Administration

IT & Network Specialist

January 2002 - January 2003

Beshara Group

Al Asimah, Kuwait

January 2002 - January 2003

Company industry:
IT Services

IT & Network Specialist

January 2000 - January 2001

Al Shawaf Company

Al Asimah, Kuwait

January 2000 - January 2001

Company industry:
Manufacturing

Education

UK / Arab Open University

January 2019

January 2019

Bachelor's degree, Management

Kuwait

Skills

Administration

Expert

Management

Expert

International Liaison

Expert

Microsoft Office Applications

Expert

Procurement

Expert

CONTRACT NEGOTIATION

Intermediate

COST CONTAINMENT

Intermediate

COST MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Intermediate

OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

Intermediate

PROCUREMENT

Intermediate

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Intermediate

STRATEGIC SOURCING

Intermediate

SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

TALENT SOURCING

Intermediate

Social profiles

Personal Website
Personal Website

Languages

English

Beginner

Arabic

Beginner

Training and Certifications

Certifications
5 Voices & 5 Gears
Contracting Officer's Representative (FAC-COR)
& Change Management
High-Impact Presentation
Certified International Procurement Manager (CIPM)
SAP-Simplified Acquisition Procedures Management Concept
Procurement Professional (CIPP)
Supply Chain Management Emotional Intelligence, Grow Business Fundamentals (SCMF)
CIPP, CIPM, SCMF, SAP, FAC-COR

Hobbies and interests

Bodybuilding