Procurement Manager
AL SAAD GENERAL CONTRACTING CO. LTD. & SAUDI BESIX
Total years of experience :19 years, 5 Months
Constructed P&L Department for joint venture operation focused on serving the unique logistical challenges and needs of a diverse client base. Direct the flow of materials and/or equipment according to each project’s technical specifications and ensure safe and timely delivery. Facilitate cross-division collaboration in support of knowledge and data sharing. Identify cost effective, quality freight forwarders; prepare and negotiate contracts; establish efficient measures to accurately track KPIs. Manage records, reporting, storage, and inventory control of 800 sq. ft.
warehouse.
Administer department budget allocating resources in alignment with set allowances and company objectives. Negotiate and procure ~150 orders per month for materials, services, and parts from local and international suppliers; set and track purchasing KPIs. Built department team and recruit, hire, and train quality employees to strengthen staff.
Key Projects:
•THE SAIL TOWER, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | Procurement Manager * Budget: 1.2B SAR * 67 Stories: la Shangri-La Hotel
Key Accomplishments:
•Reviewed and approved approximately 6, 000 purchase orders over the course of four years.
•Developed warehouse procedures and safety protocols; set inventory turnover and materials availability KPIs; implemented new bar-coded management system to improve accuracy and requisition cycle times.
•Evaluate contracts and agreements for civil, electrical, and equipment/vehicle services and maintenance.
•Coordinate monthly billets and raw materials delivery of >20 containers from India, USA, Greece, and Turkey.
•Maintain open channels with warehouses, finance, accounts, and technical offices to determine proper target measurements and inventory mix.
•Drafted purchasing manual, procedural guide for vendor selection, blanket purchase agreements, procedural guidelines for bid solicitation, evaluation, acceptance, and delivery; created annual list of approved vendors.
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Executed an internal/external procurement system improving workflow, on-time delivery, and cost savings.
: Directed ‘procurement operations of 8+ ports located throughout Saudi Arabia. Drafted contracts for dredge work and secured acquisition of spare parts for dredgers and drivers. Coordinated delivery logistics with network partners; utilize intermodal freight transport; and monitor ocean/oversea shipment arrivals and port clearance. Confirm accuracy of all domestic and international documentation (BOLs, ISFs). Handle customer complaints and concerns regarding post-shipment issues and coordinated with global suppliers to secure kay (ports) - fenders and bollards furniture and gantries systems.
Planned projects and prepared sites according to specifications, budgets, and timelines. Maintained engagement throughout entire lifecycle of projects/builds conducting continual progress assessments and solving emergent issues. Liaised between clients, industry professionals, and third-party vendors. Conducted safety inspections and ensured site preparation and construction met compliance standards and requirements.
Key Projects:
AL-TURKI BUSINESS PARK DEVELOPMENT, Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia * 23 stories with build-up area of 30K m2 and 200m SAR.
Organized and coordinated preparation activities for year-long fit out project. Facilitated communications and scheduled meetings between contracted staff and sub-contractors. Provided progress reports to management and stakeholders via phone, reports, and presentations. Supervised and monitored the finishing execution up to project handover.
Key Projects:
CROWN PLAZA HOTEL FIT OUT, Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia * Specs: 300 rooms/suites with pool, restaurant totaling 190m SAR.
Directed daily activities of division staff in line with established policies, practices and procedures in alignment with business’ profitability, performance, and development goals. Effectively managed overall planning and implementation of division projects. Provided division with appropriate staff, resources, and direction. Estimated division capabilities, prepared bids, estimates and budgets. Organized, directed, and controlled all engineering operations, personnel, budgets, and policies for the office.
Key Projects:
•PAUL BAKERIES, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: Constructed bakery from the ground up including kitchen installation, furnishings, and project handover on-time and in-budget.
Prepared site prior to commencement of construction. Set out site, organized activities, planned projects and maintained alignment with set specs, budgets, and timescales. Kept in constant contact with site team to address build and paperwork issues. Performed regular assessments and reported back to management and key stakeholders. Supervised on-site progress and interfaced with a variety of construction and planning professionals.
Key Projects:
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL, Amman, Jordan * $50M JD, 24 story, Five-Star hotel
Courses: Certified International Supply Chain Professional & Manager,