Procurement and Contracts Manager
Assystem Company
Total years of experience :24 years, 10 Months
Assystem is an international engineering services consulting company based in Paris, France. It resulted from the merger, in 1995, of ATEM (founded in 1966 and specialized in the organization of the roll-out industrial plants) and Alphatem (a joint subsidiary with Cogema dedicated to the nuclear sector, founded in 1989). Nowadays, Assystem consists of two divisions, Energy & Infrastructure and Global Product Solutions.
Procurement Manager - PMC- Royal Commission of Al Ula (RCU) August 2021 - Present
Leading ten procurement engineers and driving them for the successful completion of procurement process for each program and its discipline within the given timeframe.
Successfully completed 150 tender packages between 2022 and 2023. Aiming to complete another 400 packages in the next three years.
Managing all the Procurement activities of different Infrastructure Programs like Roads, Water, Solid waste, ICT, Aviation and Tram.
Successfully completed the Framework agreements for Infrastructure Construction, Lead Design Consultants, Heritage, Geotechnical Investigation and Environment.
Developed comprehensive procurement processes and strategies, aligning with procurement management plans.
Managed infrastructure procurement within outlined scopes of work, collaborating with clients for efficient service documentation.
Ensured compliance with contractual requirements for the client's best interests.
Sound experience of delivering tender recommendations, challenging conclusions from internal and external departments and challenging procurement schedule to hit key dates.
Created bid forms and assessment criteria for thorough proposal evaluations.
Company specialized in contracting/construction of Bridge, infrastructure, buildings & oil and gas services,
• Input, analyzed and reported on data covering all aspects of procurement operations.
• Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to streamline procurement operations.
• Performed complex data analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and forecast future demands.
• Spearheaded contract negotiation to obtain favorable terms for quality, cost and delivery requirements.
• Make financial and technical studies for contract services and evaluation of alternatives. And develop efficient contracting strategies.
• Defined KPI targets to maintain solid standards of work in Procurement team.
• Identifying, investigating, and evaluating claims against the company and claims which the company may make against other parties.
• Improved the delivery of 11 projects by influencing and motivating increased production levels in procurement activities.
• Developed procurement plans based on service need and spend analysis, maximizing cost-effective solutions and increasing purchase power.
• Evaluated supplier performance and identified areas for improvement.
• Negotiated with vendors on freight costs, cutting shipping prices by 15%.
• Plan, budget & forecast for procurement allowing cash flow management and logistics planning Identify assets to be purchased with the business during the construction process.
• Manage activities related to strategic or tactical purchasing, material requirements planning, inventory control, warehousing, or receiving.
• Prepares contractual and commercial aspects of any support works and service tenders required by projects, in consultation with project and commercial managers. Prepares and compiles tender/ contract documentation, with legal and finance groups to ensure viability, legality interpretation and ease of administration.
• Making sure that all procurement and contracting activities are carried out in accordance with legislation & company policy
• Issue scope of work and prepare the specification documents as per job standards for the contractors and assure that the offer accepted meet the specifications, terms and conditions of the request.
• Coordinates the final ‘close out’ of completed contract(s) by ensuring proper resolution of all outstanding issues.
• Make financial and technical studies for contract services and evaluation of alternatives. And develop efficient contracting strategies
• Negotiate contractual terms and conditions with the suppliers, and renew periodic contracts.
• Development of contract documents for upcoming and current projects evaluating potential risks to the contractor and suggesting measures to reduce these risks.
• Assists in evaluating contractors request for approval of vendors and subcontractors. Monitors performance of contractors’ procurement activities in terms of timely delivery and quality.
• Reviews advises and negotiates as part of the constituted team, revised terms, variation order requests, change orders, claims in liaison with responsible management.
• Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
• Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.
• Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine best fits for company needs and to identify cost savings opportunities.
• Managed resources to yield high Return on Investment (ROI), raising cost-effectiveness.
• Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
• Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans.
• Led sourcing process for new vendors to get quality products and services and mitigate risk.
• Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
• Conduct regular market research to diversify suppliers and product ranges, decrease prices and extend payment terms.
• Makes recommendations on policies and procedures as needed to ensure the success and compliance of all procurement related activities.
• Maintain constantly the stability of supplies and prices.
• Contribute to the mobilization and demobilization of new and existing projects’ resources.
• Fulfilling the requirement of six ongoing projects for Saudi Aramco and private section without any delay.
Estimation Engineer (2004-2006)
• Reviewing drawings, scope of work, design, calculations and bid for the new projects.
• Receiving and reviewing the projects drawings and specifications.
• Making material take off and Bill of Quantity.
• Finalizing and negotiating the price before signing the contract.
• Conducting regular shop visits for any clarification required by the Clint's.
• Coordinating and visiting the project sites, as required, to verify conditions, resolve design issues, and/or interpret technical document
Project Engineer (2001-2004)
• Completes the Project management related Information.
• Handles all matters related to a project for the supply, fabrication and delivery of materials as per contract.
• Reviews all related contract documents such as specifications, quality plan, etc., and ensure compliance with requirements of contract.
• Reports any discrepancies and highlights non-standard requirements for records and special monitoring.
• Ensures that all technical submittals required by the Clint shall be approved and conforming to job specifications.
• Issues necessary change orders due to design revisions, materials substitution, and customer’s request and reflect the same to contractual obligation of both parties.
• Reviews prepare and reply all technical correspondences relevant to assigned jobs/projects.
• Monitors all assigned jobs/projects with
• Prepares and submit weekly progress reports, follow-up of the claims and complaints & other related reports.
• Conducts regular shop visits for any clarification required by the Clint.
• Visit the site within one week of receipt of materials there and traveling within the gulf countries for any matter related to the project, Bahrain, UAE.
• Support Procurement activities in the selection, qualification, contracting and follow up of suppliers needed for the construction projects.
• Support logistic activities to improve delivery time and cost performance for Direct Material and Indirect Suppliers.
• Support the issue resolution and root-cause analysis processes associated with supplier quality issues.
• Assist Sourcing Managers in qualification activities associated with new suppliers, and re-qualify existing suppliers.
• Support efforts to fully realize cost savings opportunities.
• Develop and manage suppliers to achieve specific goals.
• Manage and negotiate supply agreements in support of overall Project goals and objectives.