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Faisal Abdelrahim, procurement manager

Faisal Abdelrahim

procurement manager·Alhasawi Group

Kuwait

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 5 years, 5 months

procurement manager

November 2025 - Present

Alhasawi Group

Al Farawaniyah, Kuwait

November 2025 - Present

Company industry:
Manufacturing
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Procurement Engineer

June 2021 - November 2025

Alhasawi Group

Al Farawaniyah, Kuwait

June 2021 - November 2025

• Led procurement operations for retail, B2B, and project divisions, managing an annual spend exceeding $15M.
• Appointed as Acting Procurement Manager, leading strategic sourcing, supplier performance management, and high-value negotiations.
• Expanded supplier base by 20% and product range by 33%, improving access to new markets and contributing to increased revenues and business growth.
• Negotiated favorable payment terms with suppliers and freight partners, enhancing cash flow by 11% and reducing financial strain.
• Drove significant cost savings through competitive sourcing, supplier consolidation, and long-term agreements, supporting an increase in gross profit margins by 4.5%.
• Developed and implemented the company’s first Procurement SOP, streamlining processes and reducing procurement cycle times.
• Collaborated with senior leadership to prepare procurement budgets, support demand forecasting, and align purchasing with cash flow planning for CEO approval.
• Led technical procurement for HVAC and refrigeration systems, ensuring timely, specification-compliant materials for major projects and tenders for MEW, KNPC and other ministries.
• Conducted supplier performance reviews and implemented corrective actions to enhance quality, reliability, and service standards.
• Optimized inventory levels across business units through close coordination with warehouse and logistics teams, reducing stockouts.
• Led cross-functional collaboration with operations, sales, and finance to align procurement strategies with overall business objectives.
• Enhanced supplier and product database by updating contact details, standardizing vendor information, and enriching product records with accurate descriptions, vendor part numbers, images, and technical specifications in Microsoft Dynamics 365.

Company industry:
Mechanical Engineering
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Site Engineer

October 2020 - January 2021

Automated Plastering Co.

Ad Dasmah, Kuwait

October 2020 - January 2021

• Prepared site reports and other necessary paperwork to maintain accurate documentation.
• Managed daily site operations, ensuring compliance with technical drawings, safety standards,
and project timelines.
• Supervised subcontractors and coordinated with clients and stakeholders to resolve site issues.
• Provided technical support and maintained accurate project documentation.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Education

Minnesota State University, Mankato

May 2020

May 2020

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

United States

GPA (point): 3.4 out of 4

GPA (point): 3.4 out of 4

Dean’s List x4

Gulf English School

May 2014

May 2014

High school or equivalent, IGCSE

Kuwait

Skills

Microsoft Excel
Expert
Microsoft Excel
Expert
Procurement
Expert
Procurement
Expert
Cost Savings
Expert
Cost Savings
Expert
Technical Reports
Expert
Technical Reports
Expert
Negotiation
Expert
Negotiation
Expert
Supply Chain Management
Intermediate
Supply Chain Management
Intermediate
PROCUREMENT
Intermediate
PROCUREMENT
Intermediate
LOGISTICS
Intermediate
LOGISTICS
Intermediate
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Intermediate
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Intermediate
CERTIFIED INFORMATION PRIVACY PROFESSIONAL
Intermediate
CERTIFIED INFORMATION PRIVACY PROFESSIONAL
Intermediate
STRATEGIC SOURCING
Intermediate
STRATEGIC SOURCING
Intermediate
SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
BUSINESS PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
Intermediate
BUSINESS PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
Intermediate
ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING
Intermediate
ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING
Intermediate
VENDOR MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
VENDOR MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
BUDGETING
Intermediate
BUDGETING
Intermediate
CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING
Expert
CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING
Expert
SELF MOTIVATED
Expert
SELF MOTIVATED
Expert
TECHNICAL WRITING
Expert
TECHNICAL WRITING
Expert
VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Expert
VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Expert
CAD (AutoCAD, Creo)
Expert
CAD (AutoCAD, Creo)
Expert
HVAC Controls
Intermediate
HVAC Controls
Intermediate
Microsoft Excel
Expert
Microsoft Excel
Expert
Negotiation
Intermediate
Negotiation
Intermediate
Microsoft Word
Expert
Microsoft Word
Expert
Purchase Contracts
Intermediate
Purchase Contracts
Intermediate
Operation
Intermediate
Operation
Intermediate
Purchasing
Intermediate
Purchasing
Intermediate
MEP
Intermediate
MEP
Intermediate
MS Project
Intermediate
MS Project
Intermediate
Procurement
Intermediate
Procurement
Intermediate
Administration
Expert
Administration
Expert
Supply Chain
Intermediate
Supply Chain
Intermediate
Logistics
Expert
Logistics
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert

Languages

Arabic

Native Speaker

English

Expert

Memberships

CIPS

Student

June 2025

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Certified International Procurement Professional/Manager
Introduction to Negotiation: A Strategic Playbook for Becoming a Principled and Persuasive Negotiato
KSE Certified
Jul 2021
Engineer in Training
Mar 2020

Training
Microsoft Excel (Level 2)
Pitman Training Group Ltd.
May 2023
Show credentials

Hobbies and interests

DIY Projects
Traveling
Language Learning
Sports
Volunteering

1. Habitat for Humanity: Succeeded in making sure the store was always clean and organized Assisted the transition from the old store to the new store 2. Peer Mentor: Volunteered as part of a team to help with incoming international student orientations Was in charge of looking over student documents & making sure they had everything they needed for a successful orientation