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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, 11 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

Sourcing

Expert

Communications

Expert

Negotiation

Expert

Supplier Management

Expert

ENGINEERING ANALYSIS

Expert

CONTRACT NEGOTIATION

Expert

SUPPLY CHAIN OPTIMIZATION

Expert

ADAPTABILITY

Expert

CROSS FUNCTIONAL TEAM LEADERSHIP

Expert

PROCUREMENT

Expert

Communication

Expert

Problem solving

Expert

MICROSOFT EXCEL

Expert

ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS

Expert

COST CONTROL

Expert

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Expert

ORGANIZATIONAL AWARENESS

Expert

SAP

Expert

Negotiation

Expert

Time management

Expert

Cost reduction

Expert

Data analysis

Expert

Strategic sourcing

Expert

Demand Planning

Expert

Critical Thinking

Expert

Ethical Procurement

Expert

Procurement

Expert

Sourcing

Expert

Communications

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 and interests

Reading, Chess, Walking, Swimming