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Farhan Alanazi, Procurement Manager

Farhan Alanazi

Procurement Manager·JASARA Program Management Company, PMC

Saudi Arabia

Bachelor's degree, Public Administration organization manag. & adm.devel

Work experience

Total years of experience: 17 years, 1 months

Procurement Manager

April 2025 - Present

JASARA Program Management Company, PMC

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

April 2025 - Present

Develop and implement procurement strategies which align with the organizations goals and
objectives, in collaboration with scope owners and stakeholders
Identify qualified suppliers, conduct market sounding / market research, and manage relationships to
ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services
Provide guidance to stakeholders on procurement processes and best procurement practices
Collaborate with other departmental teams to identify procurement needs and develop solutions
Ensure regular update and review of the department procurement plan based on the evolving
priorities and business needs of the concerned stakeholders
Manage the development of different sourcing strategies required to procure quality and cost
effective services, materials and projects in support of business objectives, and identify appropriate
purchasing methods accordingly (i.e. single sourcing, competitive bidding, framework agreement)
Manage negotiations with suppliers and vendors for the optimization of materials/services and the
minimization of risks and ensure adoption of approved contracts terms and conditions when bidding
into a contract and recommend changes as needed
Prepare and execute procurement documentation in collaboration with department stakeholders,
including Long List, EOI, Short List, RFP Tender documentation, Bid Evaluations, Award
Recommendations, and Contracts
Ensure development and update of contract templates in coordination with appropriate stakeholders,
including templates for EOI, RFP, and related documentation as and when needed
Provide support with change order requests through review and amendment of contracts as needed
and in alignment with project policies
Manage the achievement of departmental objectives by setting individual objectives, managing own
performance, and adhering to department procurement program timelines
Provide overall direction and guidance to mentors, coach, motivate and challenge teams and other
stakeholders, providing opportunities for growth and development within the Procurement
department

Company industry:
Management Consulting

Procurement Consultant

May 2024 - March 2025

Sarh Management Consulting

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

May 2024 - March 2025

Under the general direction of the Project Manager, the Procurement Consultant procures
routine, non-routine and complex goods and services through competitive and non-competitive
solicitation processes.
Work closely with public entity stakeholders to perform strategic sourcing activities.
Develop and issue RFIs, RFPs, and Invitations to Bid.
Assist public entity stakeholders with negotiations of contract pricing and terms.
Review contracts, pricing, purchase orders, and service levels.
Interview stakeholders and buyers/owners of services.
Interview key users to develop specifications and work statements.
Maintain and help build supplier relationships.
Participate in the vendor selection process. Compares costs and evaluates the quality and
suitability of supplies, materials and equipment.
Work with public entity partners to ensure timely requests or delivery of products or services
from external vendors.
Resolve solicitation and contract issues cooperative with public entity stakeholders.
Ensure that public entity processes, policies and guidelines are adhered to.
Provide consulting/mentoring to business partners on all phases of the procurement process.
Independent judgment is used in all areas of responsibility, keeping the public entity department
and division priorities in mind.
Other duties include ability to lead, oversee sourcing initiatives, implement new sources &
metrics to measure outcomes and provide overview and direction of projects.
Other relevant essential functions may be required.

Company industry:
Management Consulting

Procurement & Contract’s Director

January 2022 - February 2024

National Competitiveness Center

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

January 2022 - February 2024

Management and follow-up of Procurement & contract activists.
Follow up, update and implement the NCC annual procurement plans.
Securing the needs of the NCC and its affiliates of materials, equipment, devices and services.
Reviewing and approving purchase requests and requirements.
Introducing and advertising projects and responding to inquiries on the Etimad platform.
Follow up projects and coordinate with requesting parties and committees.
Managing the quotation request process using all available means.
Preparing and reviewing contracts according to the approved forms.
Concluding contracts, ordinances and preparing payment plans.
Chief of the committee Bid Opening.
Follow up on awarding and contracting procedures.
Receive the final bank guarantees in coordination with the financial department.
Entering contracts into the approval platform and requesting the approval of the MOF on contracts.
Follow up on the implementation of contracts and complete the procedures for change orders and any changes that occur to contracts.
Save and archive contract and tender documents.

Company industry:
Public Administration
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Procurement Manager

November 2019 - December 2021

Tatwer Building Company (TBC)

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

November 2019 - December 2021

Manage & consult with the facilities management, design, and construction delivery teams to ensure
that all aspects the suitable for timely and cost-effective procurement.
Produce and maintain a Program Procurement Schedule to ensure that the overall project is delivered
to meet the programs operational needs.
Development and issue of RFQ-RFP and tender Documents to bidders.
Advise the Client in short-listed suitable qualification contractors for each tender package and
identification and selection of suitable Suppliers.
Preparation of Tender Document, defining and writing a scope of works; preparation of front-end
document, etc.
Manage and collate all information the project team supplies to produce a coordinated set of tender
and Contract documents.
Check the tender documents for conflicts, errors, and omissions before the tender documents are
submitted to contractors.
Assist the client in obtaining competitive tender.
Review all tender queries and Coordinate with the project manager / Engineer and Design team to
provide clear responses to the Tenderers queries.
To ensure robust corporate governance, the Tender Committee will receive and open tenders.
Record as such utilizing using standard tender opening record form.
Prepare a detailed Tender Report that will appraise all commercial aspects of the tender received and
will provide a recommended course of action required to reach a position and award.
Coordinate with key parties involved in the project and manage it as the master document in closing all
commercial and technical clarification of tender received.
Process and/or monitor the tender process from initiation through to recommendation.
Collation of Commercial and Technical Evaluations and preparation of award recommendations
preparation of Letter of Award (LOA).
Preparation of Contract Documents for work order and purchase agreement.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering

Senior Procurement localization

January 2019 - October 2019

Riyadh Metro

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

January 2019 - October 2019

Estimate and establish cost parameters and budgets for purchases.
Create and maintain good relationships with vendors/suppliers.
Make professional decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Maintain records of purchases, pricing, and other important data.
Review and analyze all vendors/suppliers, supply, and price options.
Develop plans for purchasing equipment, services, and supplies.
Negotiate the best deal for pricing and supply contracts.
Ensure that the products and supplies are high quality.
Maintain and update a list of suppliers, their qualifications, delivery times, and potential future
development.
Work with team members and procurement managers to complete duties as needed.
Coordination with Customer and supplier to ensure documents of import are in line with customs
Kingdom requirements.

Company industry:
Metro & Rail Passenger Transport
Job role:
Logistics and Transportation

Support Services Manager

January 2018 - January 2019

al-Taknia telecom company (STC PARTNERSHIP)

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

January 2018 - January 2019

Oversee the development and implementation of the departments following:
Procurement & Contracts, Transportation, Warehouses, Facilities
Ensure that the departments operations plan, policies, and processes are aligned with the companys
overall objectives.
Coordinates with all the departments about forecasting annual services, and support is needed from
the Support Services department.
Ensures Support Services related contracts and agreements conform to the laws and regulations of the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Conducts periodic tours of all areas to ensure compliance with the Support Services policies and
standards.
Ensures proper provision and supply of products and services to all departments.

Company industry:
Telecommunications

Procurement & Logistics Manager

November 2014 - December 2017

Saudi GRANDPARENTS’ Poultry Company

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

November 2014 - December 2017

Forecasting demand levels for services and products to meet the business needs and keeping a constant
check on stock levels.
Conducting research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery
schedules, and quality.
Liaising between suppliers and manufacturers.
They are negotiating and agreeing on short- and long-term contracts and monitoring their progress.
Checking the quality of service provided by major suppliers and small vendors ensuring the timely flow
of needed materials while taking advantage of year-end offers.
Responsible for updating the following Pricing related to Shipping costs from port to port.
Inland Transportation cost.
Custom Duty Customs, Import-Export, Requirements.

Company industry:
Animal Production

Local Purchasing Representative

March 2009 - November 2014

Contracting & Construction Enterprises - CCE

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

March 2009 - November 2014

Representative of the companys purchases, and to coordinate and make a comparison of the best deals offered by suppliers, negotiation and receipt and delivery, buy with cash and futures, and follow up purchases direct and guidance for delegates and drivers, and all services related .

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

Education

King Abdel Aziz University

September 2014

September 2014

Bachelor's degree, Public Administration organization manag. & adm.devel

Saudi Arabia

GPA (point): 2 out of 5

GPA (point): 2 out of 5

The objective of this specialization to increase staff skills to manage and their organizations more efficient and effective manner academically, administratively and raise awareness. It includes fields (planning, development, organization, leadership, control, communications official, decision-making, guidance, budget).

KING ABDULAZIZ UNIVERSITY

June 2014

June 2014

Bachelor's degree, (organization management

Saudi Arabia

Skills

Administration
Expert
Administration
Expert
Import Export
Expert
Import Export
Expert
Supply Chain
Expert
Supply Chain
Expert
Logistics
Expert
Logistics
Expert
Procurement
Expert
Procurement
Expert
Proficiency in business and office copying and printing at high speed, and data entry in all languag
Expert
Proficiency in business and office copying and printing at high speed, and data entry in all languag
Expert
Negotiation and persuasion skill
Expert
Negotiation and persuasion skill
Expert
Accounting and dealing with banknotes for sales
Expert
Accounting and dealing with banknotes for sales
Expert
Leadership
Expert
Leadership
Expert
Contact review
Expert
Contact review
Expert
APPLICATION FRAMEWORKS
Intermediate
APPLICATION FRAMEWORKS
Intermediate
DOCUMENT PROCESSING
Intermediate
DOCUMENT PROCESSING
Intermediate
INVESTMENTS
Intermediate
INVESTMENTS
Intermediate
MARKET RESEARCH
Intermediate
MARKET RESEARCH
Intermediate
NEGOTIATION
Intermediate
NEGOTIATION
Intermediate
PROCUREMENT
Intermediate
PROCUREMENT
Intermediate
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PURCHASING
Intermediate
PURCHASING
Intermediate
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
Intermediate
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
Intermediate
STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT
Intermediate
STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT
Intermediate
Administration
Expert
Administration
Expert
Import Export
Expert
Import Export
Expert
Supply Chain
Expert
Supply Chain
Expert
Logistics
Expert
Logistics
Expert

Languages

Arabic

Native Speaker

English

Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
PMP.
Professional Engineers, Construction Contracts Management FIDIC.
Certified International Supply Chain Professional
Certified International Supply Chain Manager
Certified International Supply Chain Professional, CISCP
May 2017 - May 2022
Certified International Supply Chain Manager, CISCM
May 2017 - May 2022

Training
Construction Contracts Management in FIDIC Diploma
Professional Engineers
May 2017
Sales / time management / work in the private sector / customer service skills Accounting
OTHAIM Academy
May 2003
English Language
Alfarabi
May 2014
Business office
Imam University
Jan 2005
Data entry and word processing
Alzarqaa Institute
Jun 2001

Recommendations

Deleted User

Oct 2016

Oct 2016

Colleague

Farhan is a hardworking and very skilled logistics and procurement manager. He has progressively achieved most of the KPI's required to conduct the whole operation. Honest and dedicated person with hands on approach to our business. I wish him luck in the future endeavours.