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Elham Hamadi, Sourcing Leader

Elham Hamadi

Sourcing Leader·Ge Power & Water,

Iraq

Bachelor's degree, Electrical Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 15 years, 8 months

Sourcing Leader

November 2015 - Present

Ge Power & Water,

Baghdad, Iraq

November 2015 - Present

• Lead sourcing operations of more than 35
sites and outages per year overseeing
direct and indirect procurement.
• Developed and implemented global
sourcing strategies that achieved an
average 15% cost reduction while
maintaining product quality and supplier
reliability.
• Built and managed a supplier base
across Iraq and the Middle East,
negotiating longterm contracts and
strategic partnerships.
• Introduced supplier performance
metrics (KPIs) to evaluate quality,
delivery, and cost efficiency improving
supplier compliance by 25%.
• Collaborated crossfunctionally with
engineering, finance, and logistics to
ensure sourcing aligns with production
and business objectives.
• Implemented digital procurement tools
(SAP Pmax, SAP Ariba, ERP Alpha, ERP
Charlie and many other systems) to
streamline purchasing and improve
spend visibility.
• Drove sustainability and ethical
sourcing initiatives, including audits and
supplier development programs.

Company industry:
Electric Power Production & Transmission
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Project Sourcing Leader – Services

November 2021 - September 2025

GE Vernova / GE Power Iraq & UAE

Baghdad, Iraq

November 2021 - September 2025

• Led end-to-end sourcing activities for service projects and tenders, covering materials, equipment,
subcontractors, and site services across multiple locations.
• Developed and executed sourcing and category management strategies aligned with project cost, schedule, and
risk requirements, optimizing the supplier portfolio across key spend categories.
• Directed supplier qualification, competitive bidding, RFQs/RFPs, commercial evaluation, and contract negotiation,
covering pricing, payment terms, Incoterms, warranties, and service level agreements.
• Reviewed and approved procurement agreements in coordination with finance and legal stakeholders, ensuring
contracts minimized commercial, legal, and operational risk.
• Led and mentored procurement and sourcing team members across local and regional locations, setting
departmental priorities and monitoring performance against goals.
• Managed local and regional supplier relationships across the Middle East and international markets, building
long-term strategic partnerships and supplier improvement programs.
• Conducted supplier qualification, audits, and performance reviews using measurable KPIs, and led continuous
improvement and value engineering initiatives with key suppliers.
• Drove Total Cost of Ownership thinking across sourcing decisions, identifying sustainable cost reduction
opportunities without compromising quality or delivery.
• Oversaw the purchasing lifecycle and coordinated logistics and customs requirements for cross-border deliveries
through ERP platforms, ensuring compliance and audit readiness.
• Collaborated with production planning, logistics, warehouse, sales, and finance teams to align procurement with
operational demand, inventory levels, and forecasting needs.
• Applied procurement governance principles, including approval authorities and supplier due diligence, to
maintain transparency throughout sourcing and contract award processes.
• Developed procurement dashboards and executive reporting covering supplier performance, on-time delivery,
inventory performance, procurement cycle time, and contract compliance.
• Partnered with tendering and bid teams, supplying cost models, sourcing strategy input, and supplier intelligence
to strengthen bid competitiveness.
• Identified alternative and local suppliers to strengthen supply resilience and regional market positioning.
• Supported contract reviews and commercial risk assessments for new service opportunities.

Company industry:
Energy & Renewables

Project Sourcing Leader – Services

November 2021 - September 2025

GE Vernova / GE Power

Baghdad, Iraq Hybrid

November 2021 - September 2025

• Led end-to-end sourcing activities for service projects and tenders, covering materials, equipment, subcontractors, and
site services across multiple locations.
• Developed and executed sourcing and category management strategies aligned with project cost, schedule, and risk
requirements, optimizing the supplier portfolio across key spend categories.
• Directed supplier qualification, competitive bidding, RFQs/RFPs, commercial evaluation, and contract negotiation,
covering pricing, payment terms, Incoterms, warranties, and service level agreements.
• Reviewed and approved procurement agreements in coordination with finance and legal stakeholders, ensuring
contracts minimized commercial, legal, and operational risk.
• Led and mentored procurement and sourcing team members across local and regional locations, setting departmental
priorities and monitoring performance against goals.
• Managed local and regional supplier relationships across the Middle East and international markets, building long-term
strategic partnerships and supplier improvement programs.
• Conducted supplier qualification, audits, and performance reviews using measurable KPIs, and led continuous
improvement and value engineering initiatives with key suppliers.
• Drove Total Cost of Ownership thinking across sourcing decisions, identifying sustainable cost reduction opportunities
without compromising quality or delivery.
• Oversaw the purchasing lifecycle and coordinated logistics and customs requirements for cross-border deliveries
through ERP platforms, ensuring compliance and audit readiness.
• Collaborated with production planning, logistics, warehouse, sales, and finance teams to align procurement with
operational demand, inventory levels, and forecasting needs.
• Applied procurement governance principles, including approval authorities and supplier due diligence, to maintain
transparency throughout sourcing and contract award processes.
• Developed procurement dashboards and executive reporting covering supplier performance, on-time delivery,
inventory performance, procurement cycle time, and contract compliance.
• Partnered with tendering and bid teams, supplying cost models, sourcing strategy input, and supplier intelligence to
strengthen bid competitiveness.
• Identified alternative and local suppliers to strengthen supply resilience and regional market positioning.
• Supported contract reviews and commercial risk assessments for new service opportunities.

Company industry:
Energy & Renewables

Sourcing Leader

November 2015 - November 2021

GE Power & Water

Baghdad, Iraq

November 2015 - November 2021

• Directed sourcing operations across a broad portfolio of sites and outage projects, spanning both direct and indirect
procurement categories.
• Designed and implemented global and regional sourcing strategies to optimize cost while safeguarding quality and
delivery performance.
• Built and managed a strategic regional supplier base across Iraq and the wider Middle East, establishing long-term
agreements and partnerships.
• Introduced supplier performance frameworks and KPIs to strengthen compliance, delivery, and quality outcomes.
• Implemented and optimized digital procurement and ERP tools to improve spend visibility, governance, and efficiency.
• Aligned sourcing strategy with commercial and pricing objectives to support service growth initiatives.
• Contributed sourcing input to scope definition, make-or-buy decisions, and pricing strategy.
• Advanced sustainability and ethical sourcing practices, strengthening corporate reputation and customer confidence.
• Identified and developed new business opportunities across services, projects, and aftermarket solutions, and
supported customer engagement and opportunity qualification.
• Coordinated with sourcing, engineering, and operations teams to define competitive technical and commercial
solutions, and supported bid/no-bid decisions and market entry strategy.

Company industry:
Electric Power Production & Transmission
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Operations Support Specialist

December 2012 - November 2015

GE Power & Water Baghdad,

Baghdad, Iraq Hybrid

December 2012 - November 2015

• Administered and maintained enterprise systems including Salesforce, Oracle, SAP Ariba, Primavera, Maximo, and
Concur to support the full sales cycle from lead and opportunity tracking through quotation and order closing.
• Supported sales teams with proposal preparation, technical and commercial presentation materials, and
customer-facing quotation documents for industrial and energy equipment opportunities.
• Coordinated enquiry follow-up and quotation preparation for customers and contractors across the region,
ensuring timely response and accurate commercial terms.
• Tracked project milestones, order status, and payment follow-up across multiple customer accounts, supporting
on-time collections and account management.
• Provided market intelligence and competitive pricing analysis to support sales strategy, business development,
and proposal positioning.
• Collaborated with headquarters, engineering, and commercial teams to align proposals and quotations with
customer-specific technical and commercial requirements.
• Ensured accuracy and integrity of project, financial, and customer data across systems, including customer master
records and pricing data.
• Produced dashboards and management reporting to support executive and sales decision-making.
• Assisted in tender documentation, bid submissions, and supplier and customer follow-up.
• Provided analytical support to evaluate bid profitability and commercial risk.
• Supported planning and execution of maintenance and outage projects, tracking milestones and resources across
systems.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Supply Chain Specialist

November 2010 - November 2012

Schneider Electric,

Baghdad, Iraq

November 2010 - November 2012

• Manage endtoend supply chain
operations, including demand planning,
procurement, inventory control, and
logistics for regional markets.
• Collaborate with suppliers, production
teams, and distribution partners to
ensure ontime delivery and
costeffective operations.
• Analyze supply chain data and KPIs to
identify process inefficiencies.
• Coordinate with procurement and
finance teams to optimize inventory
turnover and working capital utilization.
• Support sourcing initiatives by evaluating
suppliers, negotiating terms, and
managing vendor performance.
• Utilize ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or
ERP) to monitor supply chain
performance and streamline reporting.
• Lead continuous improvement projects,
including warehouse optimization and
demand forecasting enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with corporate
sustainability and quality standards
across the supply chain network.

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Education

University Of Technology - Iraq

October 2010

October 2010

Bachelor's degree, Electrical Engineering

Iraq

GPA (percentage): 57.63%

GPA (percentage): 57.63%

Electrical and communications

Skills

Customer Service

Expert

Procurement

Expert

Logistics

Expert

Invoicing

Expert

Microsoft Office

Expert

Contract Management

Expert

ERP

Expert

Customer Service Administration

Expert

Sourcing

Expert

Operations Management

Expert

ADMINISTRATION

Expert

BILLING SYSTEMS

Expert

Finance

Expert

Commercial

Expert

CASH FLOW

Expert

STRATEGIC

Expert

TENDER

Expert

Event Management

Expert

Operators

Expert

Finance

Expert

Sales Support

Expert

INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

GLOBAL SOURCING

Intermediate

LOGISTICS

Intermediate

MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

ORACLE APPLICATIONS

Intermediate

PROCUREMENT

Intermediate

PURCHASING

Intermediate

PURCHASING MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

SAP APPLICATIONS

Intermediate

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

BUSINESS PROCESS IMPROVEMENT

Intermediate

CATEGORY MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING

Intermediate

GOVERNANCE

Intermediate

LEADERSHIP

Intermediate

MARKETING

Intermediate

RISK MITIGATION

Intermediate

STRATEGIC SOURCING

Intermediate

CONTRACT NEGOTIATION

Intermediate

CROSS FUNCTIONAL COORDINATION

Intermediate

ELECTRONIC DATA INTERCHANGE

Intermediate

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Intermediate

INVENTORY CONTROL

Intermediate

LOGISTICS STRATEGY

Intermediate

Customer Service

Expert

Operators

Expert

Languages

Arabic

Expert

English

Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Mastering Grant Proposal Writing
Essentials of SAP HCM (Human Capital Management)
Organizational Behavior and Management
ISO 9001:2015 — The Complete Guide to Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Eyes Always Open
Presentation Skills
CSA Finance Course
Planning Project Procurement Management
Six Sigma Green Belt
Mastering Grant Proposal Writing
Essentials of SAP HCM (Human Capital Management)
Organizational Behavior and Management
ISO 9001:2015 — The Complete Guide to Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Six Sigma Green Belt
Planning Project Procurement Management
Feb 2016
Eyes Open Integrity Certificate
Oct 2016
Presentation Skills
Nov 2016

Training
CSA Finance Course
GE
Jan 2016

Hobbies and interests

painting