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Khalil  AL Blooshi, Manager – Procurement & Contracts

Khalil AL Blooshi

Manager – Procurement & Contracts·Silal Food & Technology

United Arab Emirates

Bachelor's degree, Banking and Finance

Work experience

Total years of experience: 20 years, 6 months

Manager – Procurement & Contracts

January 2021 - Present

Silal Food & Technology

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

January 2021 - Present

• Lead end-to-end procurement and contracting operations managing an annual portfolio of ~AED 520M across strategic agri
food and infrastructure projects
• Direct a cross-functional team including procurement, contracts, warehouse, and supplier management functions
• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with cost optimization and business objectives
• Lead supplier sourcing, tendering, evaluation, negotiation, and performance management initiatives
• Awarded and managed major national projects including wheat silos, automated packhouse, and R&D center
• Designed and implemented contract management frameworks ensuring compliance, transparency, and efficiency
• Spearheaded Oracle Cloud implementation, automating procurement and contract lifecycle processes
• Managed variation orders and contractual changes ensuring cost control and timeline alignment
• Act as strategic advisor to leadership on procurement governance and policy implementation .

Company industry:
Agriculture & Crop Production
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Supply Chain Section Manager – Emergency & Strategic Reserve

October 2019 - December 2020

Abu Dhabi Agriculture & Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA)

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

October 2019 - December 2020

• Managed national food supply chain operations and strategic reserves during critical periods
• Developed real-time tracking systems for food availability and supply chain performance
• Led emergency planning and logistics coordination ensuring continuity of essential supplies
• Collaborated with government entities to ensure availability of subsidized goods

Company industry:
Safety & Environment

Procurement & Contracts Section Manager

November 2015 - January 2019

Food Security Center Abu Dhabi (FSCAD)

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

November 2015 - January 2019

• Led full procurement lifecycle for government operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency
• Developed procurement strategies, policies, and governance frameworks
• Oversaw and optimized supplier ecosystem to ensure performance, compliance, and strategic alignment
• Successfully awarded and managed AED 147M Rice Subsidy Contract, ensuring supply of essential commodities to UAE
citizens.
• Delivered strategic tenders including national food subsidy programs
• Led Oracle ERP implementation in collaboration with Department of Finance
• Built and mentored high-performing procurement teams

Company industry:
Public Administration
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Senior Executive – Licensing & Classification

June 2010 - November 2015

Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

June 2010 - November 2015

• Managed licensing and inspection operations for tourism establishments
• Led compliance and regulatory enforcement across multiple sectors
• Contributed to strategic initiatives enhancing Abu Dhabi tourism sector

Company industry:
Public Administration

Senior Administrator

October 2004 - November 2009

Government Entity (Confidential)

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

October 2004 - November 2009

• Developed cross-functional expertise across procurement, HR, finance, and operations
• Supported process improvement and compliance initiatives.

Company industry:
Public Administration
Job role:
Administration

Education

Al Ain University of Science and Technology

January 2013

January 2013

Bachelor's degree, Banking and Finance

United Arab Emirates

Emirates Institute For Banking And Financial Studies

June 2007

June 2007

Diploma, Banking And Finance

United Arab Emirates

Skills

Finance Sector
Expert
Finance Sector
Expert
Tourism
Expert
Tourism
Expert
Management Science
Expert
Management Science
Expert
Security Management
Expert
Security Management
Expert
Purchasing Management
Expert
Purchasing Management
Expert
Strategy Planning and Execution
Expert
Strategy Planning and Execution
Expert
Event Management
Expert
Event Management
Expert
Public Relations
Expert
Public Relations
Expert
People Management
Expert
People Management
Expert
Teamwork and Leadership
Expert
Teamwork and Leadership
Expert
Budgets and Cost Control
Expert
Budgets and Cost Control
Expert
Vendor Relations
Expert
Vendor Relations
Expert
Documentation and Reporting
Expert
Documentation and Reporting
Expert
Procurement and Contracting
Expert
Procurement and Contracting
Expert
General Administration
Expert
General Administration
Expert
Section/Unit Management
Expert
Section/Unit Management
Expert
Organizational Development
Expert
Organizational Development
Expert
Stakeholder Relations
Expert
Stakeholder Relations
Expert
Coaching and Mentoring
Expert
Coaching and Mentoring
Expert
Operations Management
Expert
Operations Management
Expert
BUDGET MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
BUDGET MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Intermediate
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Intermediate
FOOD SECURITY
Intermediate
FOOD SECURITY
Intermediate
GOVERNANCE
Intermediate
GOVERNANCE
Intermediate
LOGISTICS
Intermediate
LOGISTICS
Intermediate
ORACLE CLOUD
Intermediate
ORACLE CLOUD
Intermediate
PROCUREMENT
Intermediate
PROCUREMENT
Intermediate
RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Intermediate

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
EHSMS & Compliance
LRQA – Lead Auditor
Dale Carnegie – Presentation Skills
Contract Management & Negotiation
Leadership & Management Development
Oracle ERP / Procurement Systems Implementation
PEAK Leadership Development Program.
CILT Certified Procurement Professional
PEAK Program For Leadership Development
Jan 2019
CILT Certified Procurement Professional
Jun 2022
Power Leader, Meirc
Lead Auditor Training Course, LRQA
EHSMS Training, TCA Abu Dhabi
Social Etiquette and International Protocol, Etiquette Consultants
High Performance Team, GLOMACS Training & Consultancy
Abu Dhabi Company for Mediation, ADCB
Training of Judicial Officers Provisions, Ministry of Justice
Abu Dhabi – TIM Training Certificate of Achievement in Tourism (ATCAT), TCA Abu Dhabi
Work Etiquettes, Etiquette Consultants
Abu Dhabi Ambassador, TCA Abu Dhabi
Elevating Your Presentation Skills, Dale Carnegie Training
Develop entity based EHSMS, TCA Abu Dhabi
Etiquette for Excellent Customer Service, Spearhead Training
Journey to Excellence, Professional Management Consultants
Effective Communication Skills, Select Training and Management Consultancy
Session of the Security Intelligence School
Computing Skills, Information Technology Center
English Program, Language Institute, Abu Dhabi
General Administration, Management Institute, Abu Dhabi
IDEX 2009, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC), Abu Dhabi

Hobbies

  • Fishing & crossfit sport & football