Procurement Head
Nesma & Partners Contracting Co. Ltd.
Total years of experience :22 years, 7 Months
Develop adequate policies, procedures and processes for the Strategic Procurement function to maintain efficient operational excellence in order to achieve Company’s overall objectives.
Lead the development and execution of innovative sourcing strategies and programs to meet present and future materials / services requirements for Projects by applying advanced knowledge of sourcing / purchasing principles, complex negotiation strategy and vendor relationship management.
Identify strategic sourcing needs for Projects by reviewing the material requirements of the various projects, and establishes policies for strategic sourcing of the concerned items/ materials.
Set procurement sourcing strategies for various types of supplies / materials involving major high volume materials and systems, and monitors adherence of Projects to set strategies.
Develop a robust vendor base and enters into purchase agreements with the vendors for supplying Company’s needs based on the requirements of the projects.
Pre-qualify and develop the preferred / approved vendor list of Company for different key materials and services across different geographies, in consultation with the respective Project and in coordination with strategic planning.
Ensure that the requested items meet the required specifications and are obtained at the lowest possible price and delivery schedule.
Ensure that purchase orders issued in timely and efficient manner.
Distribute the purchase requests to the purchasing agents or buyers for action.
Coordinate with Projects’ Procurement functions when developing the preferred / approved vendor list of Company, in order to utilize their experiences with different suppliers.
Consider the consolidation, where applicable, of the Projects major materials demand for greater negotiating power and lower costs (economies of scale), and coordinate with the concerned supplier awarding and delivery of materials.
Participate with Projects in the technical and commercial evaluation, negotiations and selection of the contractors and vendors for major and huge contracts, and as appropriate.
Meet with suppliers to discuss the requirements of the offered quotation and negotiate prices, payment terms and delivery conditions.
Conduct regular visits to sites for procurement coordination.
Analyze reports and initiate remedial action if problems arise.
Attend project meetings (as required), trade shows, conferences, conventions and seminars to network with people in other purchasing departments.
Maintain quality records for all purchase orders, items, purchased costs, delivery, product performance and inventories.
Maintain price control for all purchased items and identify / maintain new price control.
Expedite some items in coordination with the quality control section.
Manage the establishment and negotiation for JV’s with major suppliers.
Monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
Extend support to Estimation Department in sending RFQ, obtaining quotation, preparing comparison sheets and preparing material files.
Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to prepare techno-commercial comparison sheet to evaluate the quotation.
Assist in establishing a flexible procurement management system in coordination with IT and Internal Development.
Manage key vendor relationships in coordination with Projects, in addition to participation in pre-bid evaluation process, as appropriate.
Provide assistance and support to projects procurement.
Conduct annual performance appraisal to review employees’ performance, carries out disciplinary meetings when needed, recommends salary adjustments, rewards and promotions based on employee performance results.
Monitor the adherence of Strategic Procurement function employees to the company’s guidelines, policies and procedures.
Developing adequate policies, procedures and processes for the Business Development function to maintain efficient operational excellence in order to achieve organization’s strategic objectives.
Identifying new projects, including new geographies, and ensures that newly identified opportunities are in line with risk management and strategies.
Reviewing the detailed proposals for new projects to facilitate approval by executive management.
Identifying and establishing new clients for potential business opportunities and maintaining strong and close relationships with existing clients.
Reviewing and recommending bids methodologies and schedules, and assigning work to ensure full preparation of bid package.
Reviewing tender documentation in relation to pricing including instructions, general and special conditions and requirements, measurements, bills of quantity, specifications, and drawings.
Coordinating with estimating & bidding function in proposal preparation, development and submission.
Planning and overseeing market research, analysis and assessment to provide support to BU business development and any other research needs of departments.
Providing input and analysis to ensure competitiveness of products / services in specific markets / segments, to assist in achieving the anticipated growth targets for the BU.
Contributing in defining and improving BU products / services through market analysis, sales information and specialized surveys.
Reviewing financial feasibility of contracting projects and providing inputs and feedback.
Liaising with corporate strategic planning function on matters related to latest techniques, equipments and technology used, in addition to sharing and exchanging information and studies.
Participating in the development and evaluation of improved techniques for the control of R&D activities.
Monitoring new technical and environmental regulations and policies issued by the concerned regulators.
Managing a small team of Engineers, working on all aspects of production with supervision responsibilities, making design decisions and recommendations coordinated with the Project requirements that establish the basic design solution.
Directing the work of other Architects and drafters relative to the Project requirements, working in a Multi-discipline environment sharing and coordinating work to meet Project goals, establishing Project staffing and scheduling requirements and responsibility for meeting the objectives.
Working closely with other team members and the Project Management, interfacing in a professional manner with clients to represent the project, representing firm in workshops and meetings to resolve important questions to plan and coordinate work, reviewing Project design by others (Peer Review), taking decisions governed by established Project standards or Project instructions.
Providing guidance to other designers, drafters, and architects, estimating accurate completion time of own assignments, coordinating effectively with Project team across disciplines, communicating effectively with clients and other team members.
Responsible for Design, Project Management, scheduling, budgeting, supervising, directing, and coordinating construction management of commercial, residential, industrial and/or municipal projects including acting as a direct liaison with owner, and contractors regarding project feasibility, cost, staffing, and completion.
Duties includes negotiating change orders with contractor; formulating and implementing budget and work plan; preparing project status reports; and monitoring and administration of construction in accordance with contract documents, establishing and maintaining client relations.
Further more, involved with marketing, contractual development, and design execution, coordinating workload throughout the project, from initial plan development to completed project design and with some interface with the construction management effort, ensuring projects are within budget and on schedule. Also responsible for managing the financial aspects of assigned engineering projects; coordinating and adjusting the work effort within the project team to ensure project work is completed on schedule and within allocated budget.