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Faizal Abdul Fathah, Senior Procurement Specialist

Faizal Abdul Fathah

Senior Procurement Specialist·Max Streicher SPA

Saudi Arabia

Master's degree, Logistics

Work experience

Total years of experience: 13 years, 8 months

Senior Procurement Specialist

May 2024 - Present

Max Streicher SPA

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

May 2024 - Present

• Oversaw comprehensive procurement cycles, ensuring adherence to Aramco standards (SAES, SAMSS, 9COM) for optimal compliance.
• Spearheaded strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier prequalification, RFQs, and negotiations, achieving significant cost savings and procurement efficiency.
• Enhanced operational workflows, resulting in improved approval processes and increased documentation accuracy.
• Collaborated with Engineering and QA/QC teams to coordinate thorough technical and commercial bid evaluations, driving informed decision-making.
• Monitored supplier performance rigorously, guaranteeing timely deliveries and proactively implementing corrective actions to mitigate risks.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Sr Procurement Specialist

June 2023 - May 2024

Sinopec International Petroleum Services Co

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

June 2023 - May 2024

• Materials Oversight: Expertly analyze Material Requisition (MR) Packages to guarantee compliance with CLIENTS Standards and Inspection Levels, enhancing project efficiency.
• Supplier Engagement: Proactively issue Requests for Quotation to qualified suppliers on CLIENTS Regulated Vendor List (RVL), fostering strong vendor relationships.
• Technical Assessment: Perform comprehensive evaluations of supplier proposals to ensure alignment with CLIENTS Standards, streamlining the technical approval process.
• Cost Optimization: Strategically negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers, achieving favorable outcomes that contribute to overall project budget efficiency.
• Continuous Improvement: Implement best practices in procurement processes, driving enhanced operational performance and cost savings.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Oil and Gas

Procurement Specialist

May 2018 - May 2023

China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering Co. Ltd

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

May 2018 - May 2023

• Identified and analyzed all procurement requirements in requisitions issued by the Design Department, ensuring clarity and completeness.
• Maintained and updated the Bill of Quantities (BOQ) with supplier information, facilitating smooth contract award processes.
• Collected and evaluated competitive price quotations, preparing comprehensive comparison schedules to support decision-making.
• Managed the EPM for Aramco's materials management module, including the uploading of essential documents such as MR lists, RFQ bidding documents, and award recommendations, ensuring accurate tracking and reconciliation between SAPMT and contractors.
• Enhanced procurement efficiency through meticulous documentation and effective communication with stakeholders, contributing to timely project execution.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Procurement Expeditor

December 2016 - March 2018

McDermott Arabia Co. Ltd

AlKhafji, Saudi Arabia

December 2016 - March 2018

• Ensured timely delivery of Purchase Orders (PO) by confirming vendor receipt and acknowledgment of all attachments.
• Monitored PO progress and deadlines, ensuring suppliers adhered to scheduled shipment dates, enhancing supply chain efficiency.
• Coordinated effectively with purchasing, transportation, logistics, QA/QC, jobsite personnel, and freight forwarders to streamline operations.
• Issued Service Request Forms (SRFs) and collaborated with logistics teams to manage shipment arrivals, improving tracking accuracy.
• Requested gate passes for shipments, facilitating smooth entry and exit processes at job sites.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Procurement Executive

October 2012 - December 2016

Continuous Construction Est. (CCE)

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

October 2012 - December 2016

• Sourced, negotiated, and purchased materials from a diverse range of local and overseas vendors to ensure optimal supply chain efficiency.
• Prepared comprehensive Requests for Quotation (RFQ) and Purchase Orders (PO), maintaining proactive communication with clients, customers, and suppliers.
• Evaluated vendor quotations meticulously to align with technical and commercial specifications, ensuring project requirements were met.
• Advised internal teams and external partners on purchasing terms and conditions, fostering transparency and compliance.
• Managed daily operational purchasing needs, including planning and issuing orders, to streamline procurement processes and support project timelines.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Education

Bharathiar University

January 2014

January 2014

Master's degree, Logistics

India

Mahatma Gandhi University

April 2012

April 2012

Bachelor's degree, Commerce and Management Sciences

India

courses: MCITP: Microsoft Certified IT Professional, MC Exam Ref ID: 8825749.

Mahatma Gandhi University

March 2012

March 2012

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Commerce with Computer Applications

India

Skills

Negotiation
Expert
Negotiation
Expert
Supply Chain
Expert
Supply Chain
Expert
NMR
Expert
NMR
Expert
EPM
Expert
EPM
Expert
RFQ
Expert
RFQ
Expert
Project Procurement Planning
Expert
Project Procurement Planning
Expert
Vendor Performance Evaluation
Expert
Vendor Performance Evaluation
Expert
Aramco EPM System
Expert
Aramco EPM System
Expert
Risk Management Compliance
Expert
Risk Management Compliance
Expert
Strategic Sourcing Category Management
Expert
Strategic Sourcing Category Management
Expert
Contract Negotiation Management
Expert
Contract Negotiation Management
Expert
Advanced MS Excel Power Query
Expert
Advanced MS Excel Power Query
Expert
Procurement Analytics Reporting
Expert
Procurement Analytics Reporting
Expert
Digital Procurement Solutions
Expert
Digital Procurement Solutions
Expert
Pricing Strategy
Expert
Pricing Strategy
Expert
SAP
Intermediate
SAP
Intermediate
PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
STRATEGIC SOURCING
Intermediate
STRATEGIC SOURCING
Intermediate
SUPPLIER PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
SUPPLIER PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
Negotiation
Expert
Negotiation
Expert
Supply Chain
Expert
Supply Chain
Expert
NMR
Expert
NMR
Expert
EPM
Expert
EPM
Expert
RFQ
Expert
RFQ
Expert

Languages

Arabic

Expert

English

Expert

Hindi

Expert

Malayalam

Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Microsoft Certified IT Professional