Elie Hajal, Procurement Manager

Elie Hajal

Procurement Manager

Emaar

Location
Lebanon - Beirut
Education
Bachelor's degree, B.E in Computer and Communication
Experience
17 years, 4 Months

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Total years of experience :17 years, 4 Months

Procurement Manager at Emaar
  • Lebanon
  • My current job since June 2010

Currently serving as a Procurement Manager for the office of Program Department, in preparation of solicitation, analysis, negotiation, awarding and administration of groups of contracts, such as Lump Sum, Re-measured, direct vendor supply for Beitmisk Project (200 Buildings, 300 Villas, 100 Townhouse) where the below listed strategy was used till date:

Phase 1: Trade contracting strategy for 25 buildings
Phase 2: Main contracting strategy for 29 buildings
Phase 3: Three packages contracting strategy for 15 buildings
Phase 4: Main contracting strategy for 30 buildings
Phase 5: Main contracting strategy for 12 buildings

 Managing the Prequalification/Nomination of Contractors and Suppliers.
 Preparing the tender documents in coordination with the development Team and the Consultant.
 Preparing and managing range of contracts which includes: draft and finalizing Statement of Work (SOW), sole-sources determinations, Request for Proposals, Quotes preparation, Blanket Purchase Agreements.
 Issuing the Request for Proposals.
 Conducting pre-proposal and bid conference(s) to convey to the contractor/consultant a clear understanding of what is required under the proposed contract.
 Issuing necessary amendments to clarify questions concerning such topics as specification changes, language ambiguities, or clarification of contact clauses.
 Heading the Tender Committee Board in the tender opening ceremony.
 Setting award criteria and factors: ensuring that received proposal conforms to the solicitation request.
 Preparing the Tender report for the Management Approval, which includes a recommendation of contract award to the Employer.
 Maintaining and coordinating contract document control procedures and compliancy.
 Reviewing and clarifying contractual terms and conditions of contract.
 Supervising a third party project controls company for the contract administration (Claims, letters, schedules, Payment certificates…)
 Analyzing market and delivery systems in order to assess present and future material availability.
 Developing and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
 Directing and coordinating activities of personnel engaged in buying and storing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies, while maintaining records of goods ordered and received.
 Preparing reports regarding market conditions and merchandise costs.
 Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them in order to determine product availability and terms of sales.
 Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
 Developing in coordination with other team members the program department monthly progress report.
 Organizing the Department processes and setting efficient working procedures in accordance with Emaar PJSC guidelines.
 Setting up and implementing a cost cutting strategy to ensure efficient results leading to a 15% cost savings

Contracts Manager at Bennett Fouch Associates
  • Afghanistan
  • January 2009 to May 2010

• Review and certification of payment certificates
• Coordinate with the technical, design, submittal departments
• Analysis of claims
• Evaluation of new unit rates
• Preparation of bidding document (Proposals/Quotations)
• Preparation of tenders (RFQ/RFP) issued to the subcontractors
• Negotiation with clients
• Delegating tasks for design, cost estimation, planning.
• Follow on the Pre award and post award process
• Issuing Purchase Orders, Contracts to subcontractors
• $ 37 Million projects were awarded to BFA since I was assigned on the bidding
• Follow up with the clients on all contractual issues
• Review and approve the close out documents of each project
• BOQ Preparation and review
• Assessments of the proposal submitted to the client

Program Manager at Prosima International
  • Afghanistan
  • January 2008 to December 2008

Review and certification of payment certificates
• Coordinate with the technical, design, submittal departments
• Analysis of claims
• Evaluation of new unit rates
• Preparation of variation along with cost estimate
• Negotiation with clients
• Monitor the Quality Control System
• Negotiation with subcontractors
• Reconciliation of BOQs
• Monitoring of financial status of the contract and cost control
• project closeout and settlement of final accounts

Projects Coordinator at Prosima International
  • Afghanistan
  • January 2007 to December 2007

- Preparing payment certificates
- Coordinate with the technical, design, submittal departments
- Preparation of Daily reports, and weekly reports
- Reporting to the Chief Operating officer and the General Manager
- Quality Control System supervisor
- Negotiation with clients
- Negotiation with subcontractors
- Monitoring of financial status of the contract and cost control
- project closeout and settlement of final accounts

Education

Bachelor's degree, B.E in Computer and Communication
  • at Notre Dame University
  • November 2006

Specialties & Skills

Tendering
Procurement
Project Management
Negotiation
Contract Management
Microsoft Office

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert
French
Expert

Memberships

Executive Committee in the Social Club at NDU
  • Executive Member
  • January 2001
Computer Science Club - NDU
  • Member
  • January 2001

Training and Certifications

QCS (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2008
Valid Until:
January 2008