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Nouf Busbait, Contracting Manager

Nouf Busbait

Contracting Manager·Almana Hospitals

Saudi Arabia

Bachelor's degree, Management Systems

Work experience

Total years of experience: 16 years, 6 months

Contracting Manager

January 2024 - Present

Almana Hospitals

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

January 2024 - Present

• Acted as the single point of contact for all contract matters including disputes,
re-negotiations, terminations, and renewals.
• Drafted, reviewed, and executed contracts while identifying risks and flaws
through cross-functional collaboration with technical teams and contract
administrators.
• Introduced reverse auctions to enhance supplier competition and drive
procurement cost reductions.
• Centralized contract archiving and implemented ERP tracking to ensure timely
contract close-out and renewal monitoring.
• Communicated contract terms and updates to internal stakeholders while
ensuring compliance with procurement policies.

Company industry:
Other Healthcare Services

Purchasing Deputy Manager

January 2021 - January 2024

Almana Group

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

January 2021 - January 2024

• Approved purchase orders and implemented procurement workflows that cut
PRF-to-PO cycle time by 70% through process and ERP automation.
• Developed and enforced supplier KPIs (OTD, PPV, lead time, defect rate) for
continuous performance improvement.
• Implemented dual sourcing for high-consumption items and penalty clauses for
late or failed deliveries to mitigate supply risks.
• Initiated open orders and vendor-held stock agreements, enabling bulk
purchasing efficiencies while minimizing internal storage needs by having
suppliers hold inventory and deliver in phased quantities upon request.
• Led supplier expansion strategy, targeting on-boarding new vendors per
category annually to ensure sourcing resilience.
• Updated departmental SOPs to align with ERP capabilities and address audit
identified weaknesses.
• Maintained detailed supplier records within the ERP system, and aligned it with
procurement categories.
• Led monthly procurement performance reviews with purchasing staff to monitor
strategic KPIs, identify underperformance or process gaps, and ensure
alignment with departmental targets, and cost-efficiency goals.
• Applied trend monitoring and business data analysis to support proactive
procurement planning and early issue detection.

Company industry:
Medical & Healthcare Equipment

Category Manager

January 2019 - January 2021

United Homeware Company (NICE)

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

January 2019 - January 2021

• Devised and executed category-specific sourcing strategies, leveraging single
source partnerships for custom-designed products.
• Conducted global supplier research and trend analysis through trade fair
participation in China and Turkey.
• Negotiated pricing, delivery, and design features to maximize value and
profitability for assigned product lines.
• Trained sales teams on POS promotion activation and collaborated with
marketing on promotion design and campaign rollouts, and communicated
procurement specifications with internal teams to ensure product availability
aligned with campaign schedules and sales initiatives.
• Reviewed vendor proposals to finalize favorable purchase terms and ensure
alignment with organizational goals.
• Approved category-level purchases and maintained profit margins using landed
cost-based pricing models.
• Analyzed market performance and adjusted assortment planning to meet
evolving consumer demand.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams including visual merchandising and
sales to ensure clear alignment on specifications and execution.
• Implemented forecasting and sourcing plans using historical sales data, market
trends, and seasonality metrics.

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale

Procurement Specialist

January 2016 - January 2017

Zohoor Alreef

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

January 2016 - January 2017

• Managed end-to-end procurement and ensured regulatory compliance with
SFDA and SASO for new product registrations.
• Forecasted demand, aligned stock levels, and monitored supplier performance
to ensure delivery and cost targets, and supported product phase-in and phase
out planning to maintain inventory balance and avoid obsolescence.
• Maintained procurement records and applied early risk detection and control
strategies to prevent supply disruptions and unfavorable events.
• Set up and launched promotions in coordination with marketing and sales on
execution through POS systems.
• Participated in strategic sourcing meetings to evaluate vendor capabilities,
reliability, and alignment with business needs, including tracking markup rates
to align pricing with product positioning and profitability targets.

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale

Purchasing Supervisor

January 2014 - January 2016

Almana Hospitals

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

January 2014 - January 2016

• Supervised an 18-member team managing tenders, daily procurement, and
supplier communications across hospital operations.
• Trained new hires in ERP systems, procurement policies, negotiation, and SOP
compliance.
• Reviewed purchase needs from departments and clarified specifications to
streamline procurement planning.
• Controlled department spend while ensuring quality, availability, and timely
delivery of goods and services.
• Mitigated procurement bottlenecks by resolving delivery disputes and initiating
alternative sourcing where needed.

Company industry:
Other Healthcare Services

Buyer

January 2012 - January 2014

Jazala Trade & Real Estate Investment

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

January 2012 - January 2014

• Handled procurement for operational and project-based materials, managing
purchase records and supplier data.
• Negotiated pricing and delivery terms, establishing long-term partnerships with
reliable suppliers.
• Monitored contract performance, addressing delays and reporting variances to
management for corrective actions.
• Reviewed purchase details to ensure alignment with budgetary and quality
expectations.
• Drafted vendor agreements and maintained procurement documentation in
coordination with site managers.

Company industry:
Real Estate

Administrative Roles

January 2008 - January 2012

Bureau Veritas / Alabnaa Kindergarten

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

January 2008 - January 2012

• Supported operations and procurement functions through vendor liaison,
scheduling, and documentation review.
• Ensured contract deliverables and documentation were met and submitted
within compliance timelines.

Company industry:
Quantity Survey

Education

Arab Open University

July 2013

July 2013

Bachelor's degree, Management Systems

Saudi Arabia

New Horizon Learning Center

January 2006

January 2006

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science

Saudi Arabia

Skills

Procurement
Expert
Procurement
Expert
Purchasing
Expert
Purchasing
Expert
Planing
Expert
Planing
Expert
Research
Expert
Research
Expert
Developments
Expert
Developments
Expert
MANAGEMENT
Expert
MANAGEMENT
Expert
PLANNING
Expert
PLANNING
Expert
AUTOMATION
Expert
AUTOMATION
Expert
SCALE (MAP)
Expert
SCALE (MAP)
Expert
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
SUPPLY MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
SUPPLY MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
COST MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
COST MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
REAL ESTATE
Intermediate
REAL ESTATE
Intermediate
STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT
Intermediate
STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT
Intermediate
COMPLEX PROBLEM SOLVING
Intermediate
COMPLEX PROBLEM SOLVING
Intermediate
CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Intermediate
CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Intermediate
COST REDUCTION
Intermediate
COST REDUCTION
Intermediate
FORCASTING
Expert
FORCASTING
Expert
FORECASTING
Expert
FORECASTING
Expert
STOCKS (INVENTORY)
Expert
STOCKS (INVENTORY)
Expert
PURCHASING
Expert
PURCHASING
Expert
SALES
Expert
SALES
Expert
MFG/PRO (ERP)
Expert
MFG/PRO (ERP)
Expert
MS Office (Word - Excel - Powerpoint - Outlook)
Expert
MS Office (Word - Excel - Powerpoint - Outlook)
Expert
Writing formal letters
Expert
Writing formal letters
Expert
Schedules and reports
Expert
Schedules and reports
Expert
SFDA
Expert
SFDA
Expert
ANALYSIS
Expert
ANALYSIS
Expert
Procurement
Expert
Procurement
Expert
Purchasing
Expert
Purchasing
Expert
Planing
Expert
Planing
Expert
Research
Expert
Research
Expert
Developments
Expert
Developments
Expert

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Certified International Supply Chain Manager (CISCM) – 2025
Jan 2025
Certified International Supply Chain Professional (CISCP)
Jan 2025
Academic IELTS
Certified International Commercial Contracts Manager (CICCM)
Jan 2024
Certified International Procurement Manager (CIPM)
Jan 2024
Certified International Procurement Professional (CIPP)
Mar 2024

Training
CSCP - Certified Supply Chain Professional by APICS
Morgan International
Jul 2017

Hobbies

  • languages - manga - novels - internet - cultures - travel