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Mohamad Kassem , Procurement Manager

Mohamad Kassem

Procurement Manager·ACICO Group,

Kuwait

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 17 years, 10 months

Procurement Manager

January 2024 - Present

ACICO Group,

Al Ahmadi, Kuwait

January 2024 - Present

• Lead strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management
for critical raw materials.
• Align procurement strategy with corporate goals through collaboration with finance
and operations.
• Oversee procurement team performance, budget allocation, and resource planning.
• Analyze supplier performance and market trends to drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor procurement KPIs and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks.
• Optimize inventory and ensure seamless coordination with warehouse and internal
departments for timely deliveries.
Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Procurement Manager

March 2020 - December 2023

The Sultan Center, Corporate Head Office

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

March 2020 - December 2023

• Established centralized procurement SOPs and structure to support cross
departmental needs (IT, Engineering, Ecommerce, Maintenance, HR, Marketing
and Operations Consumables).
• Sourced cost-effective suppliers for key consumables and maintenance services,
securing favorable payment and delivery terms.
• Ensured uninterrupted material supply during COVID-19 lockdowns and logistics
disruptions.
• Developed and monitored procurement KPIs, liquidated obsolete equipment, and
reduced warehouse costs.
Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Assistant Manager – Warehousing

January 2019 - February 2020

Al-Ghanim Industries, Engineering Group

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

January 2019 - February 2020

• Oversaw warehouse operations including receiving, inventory control, and
distribution.
• Implemented inventory optimization and liquidation strategies for slow-moving
SKUs.
• Maintained safety, security, and compliance standards across warehouse facilities.
Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Logistics and Transportation

Assistant Manager – Purchasing

January 2016 - January 2019

Al-Ghanim Industries, Engineering Group

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

January 2016 - January 2019

• Led end-to-end procurement lifecycle, including vendor selection, contract
negotiation, and team management.
• Introduced and tracked procurement KPIs, developed procurement budgets, and
optimized supplier base.
• Conducted spend analysis, market research, and cost benchmarking.
• Played a key role in the SAP Ariba implementation for procurement automation.
• Managed vendor registration and maintained Vendor Master Data.
Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Senior Planning & Projects Control Engineer

August 2008 - December 2015

Al-Ghanim Industries, Engineering Group

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

August 2008 - December 2015

• Developed and monitored MEP project schedules, budgets, and labor forecasts
using Primavera.
• Prepared performance reports, cost forecasts, and quarterly re-forecasts for ongoing
projects.
• Led cost analysis and profitability reviews to support commercial project decisions.
• Trained new engineers and developed standardized onboarding manuals.
Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Engineering

SAP Core User & Subject Matter Expert (SME) – SAP Implementation Team

January 2011 - December 2012

Al-Ghanim Industries, Engineering Group

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

January 2011 - December 2012

• Core team member in the SAP ERP rollout, focusing on PS (Project Systems) and
MM (Materials Management) modules.
• Supported change management, user training, and process testing for SAP
implementation across Engineering Group.
Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Engineering

Education

The Lebanese University

August 2008

August 2008

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

Lebanon

Skills

Procurement
Expert
Procurement
Expert
Sourcing
Expert
Sourcing
Expert
Communications
Expert
Communications
Expert
Negotiation
Expert
Negotiation
Expert
Supplier Management
Expert
Supplier Management
Expert
ENGINEERING ANALYSIS
Expert
ENGINEERING ANALYSIS
Expert
CONTRACT NEGOTIATION
Expert
CONTRACT NEGOTIATION
Expert
SUPPLY CHAIN OPTIMIZATION
Expert
SUPPLY CHAIN OPTIMIZATION
Expert
ADAPTABILITY
Expert
ADAPTABILITY
Expert
CROSS FUNCTIONAL TEAM LEADERSHIP
Expert
CROSS FUNCTIONAL TEAM LEADERSHIP
Expert
PROCUREMENT
Expert
PROCUREMENT
Expert
Communication
Expert
Communication
Expert
Problem solving
Expert
Problem solving
Expert
MICROSOFT EXCEL
Expert
MICROSOFT EXCEL
Expert
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
Expert
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
Expert
COST CONTROL
Expert
COST CONTROL
Expert
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Expert
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Expert
ORGANIZATIONAL AWARENESS
Expert
ORGANIZATIONAL AWARENESS
Expert
SAP
Expert
SAP
Expert
Negotiation
Expert
Negotiation
Expert
Time management
Expert
Time management
Expert
Cost reduction
Expert
Cost reduction
Expert
Data analysis
Expert
Data analysis
Expert
Strategic sourcing
Expert
Strategic sourcing
Expert
Demand Planning
Expert
Demand Planning
Expert
Critical Thinking
Expert
Critical Thinking
Expert
Ethical Procurement
Expert
Ethical Procurement
Expert
Procurement
Expert
Procurement
Expert
Sourcing
Expert
Sourcing
Expert
Communications
Expert
Communications
Expert
Supplier Management
Expert
Supplier Management
Expert

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
French
Intermediate

Memberships

Lebanese Order of Engineers and Architects

Member

January 2009

Kuwait Society of Engineers

Member

January 2010

Project Management Institute (PMI)

Member

January 2010

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

Member

January 2010

Project Management Institute Arabian Gulf Chapter (PMI-AGC)

Member

August 2013

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Leading High-Performance Teams
Communications – Linkage
Advanced Excel
Lean Six Sigma
Primavera Scheduling
Project Management Professional (PMP)
PMP
Aug 2013

Hobbies

  • Reading, Chess, Walking, Swimming