Procurement & SP Warehouse Manager
Obeikan Investment Group
Total years of experience :12 years, 0 Months
• Managed end to end procurement for the Paper & Board Group containing procurement strategy, supplier management, strategic sourcing, and contract management. This included overseeing three distinct companies/factories:
i. OCP: Obeikan Commercial Printing
ii. OPF: Obeikan Packaging Factory
iii. OPI: Obeikan Paper Industries
• Oversaw the management of the Central Spare Parts Warehouse within the Obeikan Industrial City Group, consisting of an inventory valued at 40 million SAR, in addition to its planning department.
• Efficiently managed inbound and outbound logistical agreements by sea, air, and land, ensuring seamless supply chain operations.
• Conducted ongoing analysis of expenditure and risk assessment, facilitating the development of strategies to mitigate risks and ensure uninterrupted business operations. This involved various areas, including planning, sourcing, benchmarking, and inventory management…
• Successfully executed and directed large-scale, complex supply chain management projects, with a strong emphasis on digital and automation innovations to enhance efficiency.
• Collaborated effectively within cross-functional teams to evaluate client challenges and implement continuous improvements, with a focus on cost reduction and control enhancement.
• Committed to enhancing business performance by insistently applying methodologies for continuous analysis and prevention of losses under Pillar structure as part of Manufacturing Excellence program.
• Directed and supervised Procurement, Logistics, and Warehouse operations within the company.
• Reported directly to the CEO, supporting various departments including Electronics, Construction, Maintenance, and Lighting.
• Developed and presented the annual departmental budget, securing CEO approval.
• Formulated and enhanced Procurement and Logistic strategies and operational processes.
• Tracked and reported key functional metrics resulting in reduced expenses and enhanced operational efficiency.
• Managed risk associated with contracts and agreements to ensure favorable outcomes.
• Presented department activities, strategies, challenges, and development proposals during monthly board of directors’ meetings.
• Successfully led and executed the Procurement Transformation project in alignment with ISO 9001 standards, achieving certification. This involved:
o Defined stakeholder expectations and business requirements.
o Reviewed and addressed existing procedures, overcoming structural and operational obstacles.
o Crafted a comprehensive Procurement and Logistics Policy for all purchasing activities within the company.
o Established procedures and process flows for the procurement department, covering Vendor management, Purchasing, and Warehouse procedures…
o Conducted a thorough risk assessment for the mentioned procedures, prioritizing risks based on their likelihood and impact.
o Implemented a unified filing system and enhanced the existing procurement management tool (Microsoft Dynamics) to align with the organization's specific requirements, size, and budget.
o Designed and developed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for monitoring employee and departmental effectiveness and progress.
o Restructured Procurement department:
Defined the department structure, positions, job descriptions, and resource planning.
Conducted training and improvement programs for existing employees.
Recruited new employees as needed.
o Established objectives to meet stakeholder expectations.
• Established, managed, and updated procurement procedures and activities to ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Enhanced supply chain processes and introduced E-procurement methodologies, including the implementation of "REVERSE AUCTION."
• Maintained close oversight of daily procurement team activities to guarantee adherence to commercial, legal, and contractual standards in all procurement transactions. Collaborated with regional Center Management in this regard.
• Authorized the procurement of essential goods and services through the utilization of SAP.
• Effectively managed supplier relationships to attain goals related to cost control, delivery performance, scheduling, and quality.
• Fostered collaboration with various departments, including QHSE and Finance, to implement new procedures and ensure alignment across the organization.
• Proactively identified opportunities for cost savings to achieve annual targets and improve the organization's financial performance.
• Conducted a comprehensive review and re-evaluation of existing contracts and agreements, implementing necessary amendments or addendums.
• Assumed responsibility for warehouse management, maintaining well-organized inventory storage and buffer stock levels.
• Forged partnerships with freight forwarders and negotiated pricing and terms to optimize logistics operations in accordance to promoting accuracy and compliance in international trade operations.
Career Objective: To effectively procure mechanical and electrical materials, equipment, and subcontractors for projects, securing favorable rates below budgeted costs with advantageous credit terms and site-specific delivery timelines. My responsibilities included:
• Receiving Material Requests (MR) or Technical Requisition Forms (TRF) along with associated drawings and specifications related to the mechanical and electrical scope of work then initiating inquiries to vendors.
• Technically evaluating vendor and subcontractor proposals to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Recommending suitable technical alternatives in coordination with engineering teams, whenever feasible.
• Preparing comprehensive comparison analyses, both technical and commercial, and issuing purchase orders or contracts to the vendor or subcontractor offering the best value.
• Verifying and endorsing invoices against signed contracts or purchase orders and monitoring progress of work and deliveries.
• Exercising diligent control over contract costs to align with agreed budgets, working closely with the project control team.
• Developing frame agreements, partnerships, and exploring opportunities for the elimination of third-party dependencies.
Working at KAPSARC project with ARAMCO, my core responsibilities included:
• Evaluating tenders, IFC drawings, and Contributing to the development of procurement schedules and plans.
• Generating Material Take Offs (MTO) and reviewing project specifications (SAMS) for the timely issuance of Material Purchase Requests (MPR) lists.
• Sourcing approved suppliers in alignment with ARAMCO's standards and the 9COM list.
• Initiating Request for Quotations (RFQ) and maintaining regular communication with suppliers to negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, and contractual conditions.
• Issuing purchase orders and actively participating in the contract drafting process for subcontractors.
• Exercising budgetary control over procurement activities to optimize resource allocation.
• Preparing weekly material status reports and closely monitoring delivery times to ensure alignment with project milestones.
Master of Science Degree in Engineering Management 2010 - 2012 University of Balamand
High School Certificate Lebanese Baccalureates II (General Science) Graduated 2006 Rawdat AL Fayhaa High School-Tripoli-Lebanon