Ahmed Adel

Manage a full supply chain process to improve and consolidate end to end service processes; restructured
communication flow among 10 departments and cut down paperwork by 50% by using SAP-Ariba System.
● Leading end to end tender processes for contracts in excess of USD 10M, adapting with shifting priorities to meet
deadlines.
● Manage implementer procurement policies, procedures, in compliance with donor regulations. Highlight deviation,
provide recommendation to enhance policies, procedures and create and direct new/revised policies, procedures.
● Manage all Procurement cycle starting Purchase requisition, bidding, evaluation criteria and contracting
instrument to ensure efficiency and timely delivery of goods and rendered services.
● Regularly meeting with senior stakeholders from various departments, evaluating business requirements to identify
opportunities to more efficiently address their needs and deliver on cost improvement plans of USD 10M per annum.
● Build trusting relationship with the suppliers, mutual understanding, create ideal best tracking and monitoring tool
of supplier’s performance.
● Provide analytical reports for Procurement data for key performance indicator referring to cost saving, other
element to ensure efficiency and effectively.
● Leading on up to 5 projects in parallel, with deliverables for senior executives from cross-functional teams,
comfortably challenging decisions to achieve compliant results.
● Engage entire team of Capital Procurement Services dept. day to day operations with diversified target within total
spend of USD 10M.
● Develop and conduct a procurement business targets; and implement long-term strategic goals for the department
in order to achieve cost effective procurement processes.
● Conduct procurement trainings for the procurement team for building capacity.
● create a centralized procurement program that adds value and efficiency to the organization;
● Process of the IT procurement, Marketing services, Printing materials, Facilities services, seeking donor approval
whenever applicable.
● management and administration of the automated SAP system related to the procurement process.

Process Optimization & System Implementation: Orchestrated a comprehensive
restructuring of the end-to-end supply chain process. Optimized communication flows across
10 internal departments and achieved a 50% reduction in paperwork through the successful
implementation and administration of the SAP-Ariba System.
• Strategic Sourcing & Tender Management: Led full lifecycle, end-to-end tender processes
for high-value contracts exceeding USD 10M, consistently adapting to shifting priorities to
meet critical deadlines and secure optimal terms.
• Policy Development & Compliance Oversight: Managed the implementation, adherence,
and enhancement of procurement policies and procedures in strict compliance with complex
donor regulations. Proactively identified deviations, provided strategic recommendations,
and directed the creation of revised policies to mitigate risk.
• Procurement Cycle Management: Oversaw the entire procure-to-pay lifecycle—from
purchase requisition and bidding to detailed evaluation criteria and final contract
execution—ensuring exceptional efficiency, compliance, and timely delivery of goods and
services.
• Stakeholder & Cost Management: Cultivated strategic relationships with senior stakeholders
across various departments to evaluate business requirements and deliver on aggressive
annual cost improvement plans totaling USD 10M.
• Project Leadership & Execution: Managed up to five parallel capital procurement projects
simultaneously with a total spend of USD 10M. Delivered results for senior executives while
confidently challenging decisions to maintain rigorous compliance standards.
• Vendor Performance & Relationship Management: Built robust, trusting supplier
relationships and developed an innovative monitoring and tracking tool to measure and
enhance supplier performance and mutual accountability.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Provided comprehensive, analytical reports using key
performance indicators (KPIs) focused on cost savings, efficiency metrics, and departmental
effectiveness to inform senior leadership decisions.
• Team Leadership & Capacity Building: Developed and implemented long-term strategic
goals for the department. Conducted targeted procurement trainings to build team capacity,
ensuring continuous professional development and optimized performance.
• Centralization & Category Management: Established a centralized procurement program
that added significant value and efficiency to the organization. Managed diversified category
spend, including IT procurement, marketing services, printing materials, and facilities
services, obtaining necessary donor approvals as required

Manage all Procurement activities related to all 8 EFS clients.
● Serve as the primary contact for procurement related questions, training, policy and procedure interpretation and
alignment by all departments
● Manage and Lead the buyer to achieve Procurement objectives and monitor the KPIs for each buyer.
● Introduced cost saving around 10% utilized to achieve Procurement target and objective.
● Ensure Applying all Procurement Process and Procedure.
● Establish effective relationship with suppliers and other internal departments, respond effectively to inquiries.
● Manage the procurement cycle starting receiving the Purchase request with the full spec and floating the
(RFQ/RFP) to the suppliers with the full specs and company terms and conditions with the deadline to receive the
quotation.
● Monitoring the delivery with the suppliers to ensure the delivery to be in the time manner
● Establish, communicate and administer procurement team performance and development plans and appraisals.
● Oversee contract management and administration.
● Assess availability of components in order to avoid shortages and downtime.
● Perform timely, cost conscious procurement of goods and service related items through standard procurement
processes and value stream activities.
● Reevaluate management for daily improvement and work for root cause elimination.
● Initiate, draft, negotiate and administer the purchase orders and contracts related to the purchasing process.
● Perform critical purchasing functions related to the implementation, development,
● Responsible for submit monthly reports to the Head Office.

Team Leadership & Supervision: Acted as the interim Procurement Supervisor, leading and mentoring a team of
four purchasing professionals to ensure timely achievement of the department’s annual action plan and Key
Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Operational Oversight & Quality Control: Supervised and conducted thorough reviews of all critical procurement
documentation, including Quality Evaluation Sheets (QES), Purchase Orders (POs), Purchase Requests (PRs), and
invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal controls.
• Sourcing & Tender Management: Managed end-to-end tender processes, including floating Request for
Quotations (RFQs) to approved suppliers, coordinating tender openings, and presenting detailed evaluation
reports to senior management.
• Evaluation & Negotiation: Analyzed and gathered supplier offers using the QES system, meticulously comparing
bids based on critical factors such as price, delivery schedules, warranty terms, and payment conditions to secure
favorable contracts.
• Procure-to-Pay Cycle Management: Executed the complete procurement lifecycle: preparing RFQ documents with
comprehensive terms and conditions upon receipt of approved PRs, issuing POs for the selected best offers, and
effectively tracking order delivery and payment status.
• Systems Management & ERP Proficiency: Managed all purchasing activities within the Oracle ERP application,
specifically utilizing the I Procurement module for efficient PO issuance and tracking.

Procurement Cycle Management: Expertly managed the entire procure-to-pay process, from receiving requests
and issuing Request for Quotations (RFQs) to preparing detailed comparison reports and issuing Purchase Orders
(POs) for the best approved offers.
• Negotiation & Supplier Management: Led negotiations with suppliers regarding critical terms and conditions,
including pricing, payment terms, and delivery timelines, consistently securing optimal offers and favorable
contract terms.
• Tender & Bidding Coordination: Orchestrated competitive tender processes, including distributing RFQs with
detailed specifications, managing bid openings, outlining comprehensive evaluation reports, and comparing offers
based on price, delivery dates, and payment conditions.
• Category Expertise: Specialized in high-volume procurement of diverse categories, including:
• IT Hardware & Software: Sourced laptops, desktops, servers, software licenses, and related infrastructure.
• Commercial & Technical Items: Procured networking gear (ADSL/3G routers, USB modems, handsets) and
technical components (antennas, cables).
• Fleet Management: Managed all corporate vehicle purchases, including proposing and finalizing corporate deals
with agents.
• Systems Proficiency & Reporting: Utilized Oracle ERP application (specifically the I Procurement module) for
efficient PO issuance and management. Generated weekly purchase request reports and finalized comprehensive
monthly reports for executive leadership within the Etisalat Group.
• Leadership & Goal Alignment: Influenced the achievement of annual purchasing goals and acted as a temporary
team leader for four purchasing team members, providing guidance and support for daily operations.
• Tracking & Follow-up: Maintained rigorous tracking and follow-up procedures for all purchase orders to ensure
timely delivery and payment processing, mitigating supply chain disruptions

International Buyer from Sept. 2004 to May 2007.
• Coordinate between the foreign supplier and the Maintenance Manager.
• Receiving Requisitions and submit Request for Quotation to the Suppliers
• Gathering the offers and compare between the offers for (Prices, delivery date and Payment Condition)
• Make the Purchase Order by using “infinity” database.for the best offer & Acting as Procurement Dept. coordinator.
• Responsible for the Purchase Orders (Payment and the Shipment).
• Purchasing specialist in (Computers, Printers, Scanners) Ordered by the company.
• Preparing all the reports for the dept. (report of the purchaser’s activities).