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Lamees Rajab, Manager, Procurement Projects (MEA)

Lamees Rajab

Manager, Procurement Projects (MEA)·HAVI Global Solutions

United Arab Emirates

Master's degree, Global Supply Chain

Work experience

Total years of experience: 15 years, 5 months

Manager, Procurement Projects (MEA)

January 2021 - Present

HAVI Global Solutions

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2021 - Present

Oversaw procurement of McDonald's Direct Packaging and Operating Supplies across MEA.
Managed a portfolio of 50 suppliers and an annual spend of $132 million spread across GCC, Jordan,
Lebanon, Cyprus, Egypt, South Africa, Pakistan, Reunion and Mauritius.
Coordinated a team of 8 cross-functional members to execute region-wide strategic projects.
Achieved cost savings exceeding 30% in 2023 and 2024 through supplier negotiations, building
supplier relationships, and consolidation.
Managed 50+ projects simultaneously with cross-functional team members (QA, PD, Operations).
Lead the Capacity and Contingency teams (CAPCON) to ensure McDonald's maintains a reliable
assured supply strategy at all times.
Lead Source to Contract (S2C) events alongside cross-functional teams.
Produce detailed reports and QBRs to stakeholders to communicate project progress, outcomes, and
recommendations.

Company industry:
Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacture

Procurement Manager (MENA)

January 2017 - January 2021

Del Monte Foods Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2017 - January 2021

• Managed a portfolio of 50 suppliers and an annual spend of $132 million spread across GCC, Jordan,
Lebanon, Cyprus, Egypt, South Africa, Pakistan, Reunion and Mauritius.
Coordinated a team of 8 cross-functional members to execute region-wide strategic projects.
Achieved cost savings exceeding 30% in 2023 and 2024 through supplier negotiations, building



supplier relationships, and consolidation.
Managed 50+ projects simultaneously with cross-functional team members (QA, PD, Operations).
Lead the Capacity and Contingency teams (CAPCON) to ensure McDonalds maintains a reliable
assured supply strategy at all times.
Lead Source to Contract (S2C) events alongside cross-functional teams.
Produce detailed reports and QBRs to stakeholders to communicate project progress, outcomes, and
recommendations.

Company industry:
FMCG

Procurement Manager

January 2016 - January 2017

National Holdings

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2016 - January 2017


Company industry:
Construction & Building

Procurement Manager

January 2013 - December 2015

Caracal - Emirates Defense Group (EDGE)

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

January 2013 - December 2015


Company industry:
Military & Defense

Supply Chain Supervisor

January 2011 - January 2013

Caracal - Emirates Defense Group (EDGE)

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

January 2011 - January 2013

Company industry:
Military & Defense

Education

Purdue University

March 2025

March 2025

Master's degree, Global Supply Chain

United States

American University in Dubai

January 2009

January 2009

Bachelor's degree, Finance

United Arab Emirates

BBA majoring in Finance (Minor in Accounting)
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Skills

PeopleSoft
Expert
PeopleSoft
Expert
SAP
Expert
SAP
Expert
PROCUREMENT
Intermediate
PROCUREMENT
Intermediate
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Intermediate
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Intermediate
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
VENDOR RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
VENDOR RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CONSOLIDATION
Intermediate
CONSOLIDATION
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
CORPORATE STRATEGY
Intermediate
CORPORATE STRATEGY
Intermediate
LEAD GENERATION
Intermediate
LEAD GENERATION
Intermediate
SALES
Intermediate
SALES
Intermediate
PeopleSoft
Intermediate
PeopleSoft
Intermediate
MS Office Applications
Intermediate
MS Office Applications
Intermediate

Languages

Arabic

Expert

English

Expert

French

Beginner

Training and Certifications

Certifications
• Interpersonal Communication Skills
MEIRC
Apr 2012 - Apr 2012
Materials & Supply Chain Management
MEIRC
Mar 2012 - Mar 2012
Advanced Supervisory Skills
MEIRC
May 2012 - May 2012
Professional Project Management (PMP
IIR
Oct 2012 - Nov 2012
• International Financial Reporting Standards
IIR
Sep 2012 - Sep 2012

Hobbies and interests

Reading self development books

I am very keen on self development, whether in regards to career, or personal life. I have read many books on self development including: - The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People - How to Win Friends and Influence People - The 4 Hour Work Week - Think and Grow Rich