Procurement Engineer
Citiscape Company
Total years of experience :28 years, 8 Months
Key Responsibilities:
• Directing the operational end to end responsibility for assigned supply activity, leading demanding projects and developing robust sourcing strategies, allowing the flexibility to accommodate changing demand and evolving business environment.
• Leading and managing cross-functional sourcing projects, reviewing commercial and technical feasibility and for Procurement and project including RFIs, RFQs and RFPs
• Providing end to end supply chain solutions, with overall focus for procurement activity right from Planning, Contracting Strategies, Tender Preparation for achieving on-going cost reductions, aimed at profit maximization.
• Developing options that improve service and profitability, making recommendations in assessing the most profitable suppliers and secure the most advantageous terms of the contract.
• Managing supplier relationships; implementing mechanisms for improving performance of the materials encompassing material procurement strategies, vendor selection and performance management inclusive of delivery time, quantity and quality.
• Aligning supply chains to enhance profitability and coordinating with key decision makers to ensure the clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company; appointing vendors with an emphasis on price and reliability and overseeing contract performance, including delivery, receipt, warranty, damages and insurance.
• Negotiating and managing key contract renewals; providing recommendation for new materials and new technical work and performing materials surveying from BOQ with drawings for piping projects and electromechanical jobs.
• Mediating with financial department for timely supplier payments and procurement needs. Providing reliable and regular reports to senior management on spend, savings and opportunities
• Coordinating purchasing negotiations, ordering necessary goods and services and finalizing details of orders and deliveries in cost effective and timely manner.
• Analyzing critical scenarios, anticipating unfavourable events and establishing standardized processes by assessing risks and developing contingency and mitigation plans to minimize impact of disruptions in the supply chain.
Key Materials Procured:
• Irrigation materials and fittings
• HDPE pipes and fittings
• GRP pipes
• Valves and pipe accessories
• Hard scape materials
• Building materials
• Equipment’s and tools
• Golf course materials
TRADING COMPANY SPCIALYEZED IN VALVES AND PIPE FITTINGS
The company is a is contracting and trading company have a 11 projects with ministry of water for water network and water transportation line with total amount 155 million SR, sewer network, water treatment plant, water tanks and pump stations.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provided leadership, direction and oversight to the procurement strategies; planning to provide for required material and sourced material according to BOQ.
• Ensured that the established level of quality products and services are purchased at quality and cost standards consistent with company business objectives.
• Provided functional and operational management support, lead vendor negotiations till final deal closure in favor of the company and submitted periodic reports to the management for review.
• Successfully drove value to the procurement tasks, controlled long lead items and evaluated technical specifications for P.Os and tenders.
• Managed and implemented local and International procurement programs as required, selected vendors based on merit for all materials and equipment required in the project
• Supported the commercial and contractual interaction with suppliers, drafted bid specifications and requests bid proposals from vendors, provided oversight for major purchases.
• Chalked strategies based on surveys from BOQ and drawings; worked with suppliers in the selection of the most qualified and cost effective vendors from within the identified/registered/evaluated supplier.
• Delivered cost effective procurement whilst meeting the business needs and purchasing budget; oversaw the cost, schedule, project scope, and contract and program performance to achieve best value.
• Maintained trustworthy relationships with suppliers and manage performance to ensure all business needs are met at all times.
• Diagnosed and resolved complex issues and opportunities within business sourcing models.
• Developed and executed a robust communications strategy to advise key stakeholders of the program status; lead teams to manage daily purchasing materials, analysing price time to time and maintaining materials stocks with projects managers.
• Provided strategic insights around various dimensions of the vendor portfolio - including cost optimization, demand manage contract terms and conditions, quality, and delivery requirements.
Key Materials Procured:
• Ductile iron pipes and fittings
• Carbon steel pipe and fittings
• All kind of Valves and accessories
• Heavy equipment’s
• Pumps
• Water treatment plants (RO)
• Building materials
• Steel buildings.
• Formworks
• Generators, substations, scada and electrical work
• Tools and accessories
• Computers hardware and software
The company is a contracting company have a many projects with ministry of Health for hospitals full operations and maintenance have running 12 hospitals.
Designation Chronology:
• 1999 - 2004: Purchasing Manager
• 1995 - 1999:Purchasing Officer
Joined the organization as Purchasing Officer, and moved up the corporate ladder to merit promotion to the position as Purchasing Manager, through exceptional performance.
Key Responsibilities:
• Handled all key responsibilities relating to the cost effective and timely procurement of spare parts and new equipment for 12 Hospitals assigned.
• Identified required goods/services pertinent to 12 hospitals for cleaning Materials as well as managed the purchase of medical equipment and drugs for King Fahad airport.
• Continuously sourced and developed new & potential vendors for the products & services, and
enlisted them in approved suppliers’ directory in compliance with the company's procurement
procedures.
• Obtained and negotiated prices from prospective vendors to ensure best value for money, without compromising on quality.
• Prepared supplier agreements and fostered effective communication with project stakeholders to solve any problems they face in materials.
• Coordinated with vendors, stores, and sites for the exploring alternative options with same quality but optimized prices.
• Achieved the best productivity scales and targets, strictly adhering to inventory parameters, procurement supply plan budget and inventory control programs, for profitable operation.
Key Material Procured:
• Building materials and accessories
• Tools
• A/C, laundry, genset, electrical components,
• Pumps
• Water treatment plant (RO)
• Valves and pipes fittings
• Cleaning materials and chemicals