Rania Salama, SCM Consultatnt

Rania Salama

SCM Consultatnt

MPH Technical Services - Consultancy Services

Location
Qatar - Doha
Education
Master's degree, Strategic Management
Experience
25 years, 5 Months

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Total years of experience :25 years, 5 Months

SCM Consultatnt at MPH Technical Services - Consultancy Services
  • Qatar - Doha
  • My current job since November 2013

CONTRACTS & PROCUREMENT CONSULTANT

QATAR FUEL - WOQOD • 25-04-18 Doha, Qatar
In the field of providing consultancy services in Tendering & Contracts for Construction of fuel stations, Aircraft fueling, Marine Services, & Fahes as subsidiaries of WOQOD.
Key Accomplishments:
•I have successfully participated in generating savings of approximately QAR 27M.
•Efficiently supported departments in preparing Annual Plan and budgeting.
•Based on my experience in ERP systems I have effectively supported the team in the review and upgrade to Oracle R12.
•Review and optimization of policies, procedures & templates.
•Successfully participated in the optimization and standardization of contracts templates.
•Key team member in strategic sourcing initiatives.
•Efficient review and resolve of contracts variations to eliminate any inaccurate payments to contractors and avoid post factums.
•Review of tender submission to ensure accuracy prior to submission to the tender committees (STC & TAAWC).
•Several successful initiatives in relation to workflow optimization and continuous improvement of department performance to achieve P&C KPIs and meet overall organizational strategic objectives.
•Detailed review of technical evaluation reports and challenging the end-user results, when applicable, to ensure that any disqualification of bidders is just and justified.
•Extensive commercial analysis of bids and support negotiations to obtain the optimized price against required SOW resulting in significant cost savings.
•Efficient management of ad hoc situations in projects and with contractors.
•Providing effective supervision, coaching and guidance to my team and support them achieving KPIs.
SPECIAL PROJECTS & ASSIGNMENTS
•Nominated to support QP for the New CNG Stations project: in Qatar to provide clean fuel source for the anticipated significant increase in transportation requirements during FIFA 2022: working extensively close with QP and support the cross-functional team in participating in all meeting with bidders for technical and commercial issues and clarifications and propose valuable suggestions to resolve any issues that may affect the project to meet rugged deadlines.

TOTAL E&P QATAR • 24-11-13 Doha, Qatar
In the field of Call for Tenders for all required supplies, equipment and associated services, apart from Dolphin Energy New Drilling Campaign in the North Field.
CONSULTANT IN PROJECT PROCUREMENT
Pioneer the design of contractual strategies for the required supplies needed for each implementation. Develop standard templates for Dolphin, utilized in CFTs and contracts. Oversee supplier management duties, statement of work (SOW) reviews, purchase requisitions (PRs) and purchase orders processing (POs), and SAP application, resulting in timely, optimized project execution. Successfully developed Call for Tenders (CFTs), employing Ariba sourcing, evaluation of proposals, negotiations, and contract management. Collaborate with senior management to effectively master solutions to contract issues, showcasing extensive supplier, client relationship, and contract management skills.
Key Accomplishments:

Please check my resume attached for additional projects and full details of my accomplishments in each organization/project.

Tender Specialist - (Project) Services and Medical Equipments at Sidra Medical & Research Center
  • Qatar - Doha
  • My current job since June 2011

In the field of Direct & Indirect Material & Services as well as and Medical Equipment (transition phase to operation)
TENDER SPECIALIST
Collaborated with all Sidra departments, playing a key role in the standardization of templates, values stream mapping of current procedures, standards, and policies. Directed supplier management and development, as well as strategic sourcing resulting in effective production. Lead the development of Sidra’s e-tender and ERP application, as well as e-tender templates and strategic workflow. Ensured excellent contract management, leading to efficient tender delivery.
Key Accomplishments:
• Took initiatives in the development and maintenance of standardized C&P templates and documentation.
• Actively participated in managing Sidra’s e-tender ERP software application - including e-tender dictionaries, e-tender templates, document flow, approval workflow, and vendor access.
• For value stream mapping purposes, I proactively supported end-users in developing clear & Professional scope of work for services and specifications for goods required & and provide advice & recommendations.
• Supported my team in the Negotiation with vendors, including finalizing price, deliverables, and contract terms. Initiates contracts as applicable, including liaising with Legal and Finance.
• Actively support the analysis of proposals and establishing clear technical and commercial evaluation reports with End Users and assist in the preparation and presentation recommendations for award of contracts in conformity with Sidra policies and procedures.
• Ensured that Contract Database is well maintained physically and electronically.
• Assisted in the review & development of Sidra Manual for Tendering.
• Assisted Support Services Dept. in tasks related to hospital pre-opining and hospital Operations.
• Initiated team development, coaching, and hands- on trainings, increasing productivity and exceeding targeted objectives.
• Achieved a key role as Senior Buyer for tenders, completing work on medical equipment, consumables, hospital services, and other related material & Services.
• As a result of extensive initiative and management skills, I was assigned as Tender Committee secretary.

Sourcing & Contracting Manager (Project) – Aircraft Direct & Indirect Material & Services at Nile AIr
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • August 2009 to June 2011

In the field of aircraft direct and indirect material and services.
SOURCING & CONTRACTING MANAGER
Played an integral role as a leader in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and category management for supply and services development and selection. Oversaw the upkeep of a sufficient material and spare parts level, supporting Nile Air operations and maintenance plans through the establishment and monitoring of minimum stock and economic reorder levels. Pioneered the creation of policies and procedures for material management. Directed the review, development, and automation of the tender and procurement process, resulting in successful project implementation.
Key Accomplishments:
• Established a highly effective work ethic among the professional team, leading them to supersede company objectives and targets, successfully accomplishing required development plans.
• Superintended the warranty programs with various suppliers, manufacturers, and repair companies, resulting in efficient resource delivery.
• Lead contract negotiations and management, as well as conflict and dispute management, ensuring the selection and oversight of an innovative project team.
• Took initiative in Creating policies and procedures for Material Management. Review, Development & Automation of the tendering & procurement process. Managing warranty programs with manufacturers, suppliers and repair agencies.
• Effectively lead my team to optimize material management and contract administration & compliance.

Regional Strategic Sourcing Manger – East. at Ericsson Egypt
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • October 2008 to July 2009

In the field of Strategic Sourcing for the procurement and contracts of indirect services & supplies - Corporate.
STRATEGIC SOURCING MANAGER
Created and fine-tuned commodity strategies, beginning with the highest spend, followed by implementation. Successfully oversaw supplier management, assessment, and selection as a category strategy output. Lead contract negotiation and the updating of a productive contract database. Employed e-sourcing for all RFxs and aimed to direct eAuction utilizing the Ericsson Global E-Sourcing application.
Key Accomplishments:
• Established excellent communication channels, effectively superintending conflict management, resulting in healthy interpersonal relationships across the company and productive output.
• Motivated staff with vast leadership ability to achieve company objectives, outworking team training and development strategies, benefiting the whole business.
• Successfully defined & create commodity strategies starting with the highest spend which effectively generated savings.
• Maintained efficient contract e-database. Use e-Sourcing for all RFx’s and strive for e-Auction using Ericsson Global E-Sourcing application.

Regional Sourcing & Contracting Manager Middle East & South East Africa regions at Alcatel-Lucent
  • Egypt
  • July 2006 to September 2008

In the field of procurement and contracts for direct services and supplies for turnkey telecommunication projects.
REGIONAL CATEGORY MANAGER (MIDDLE EAST & SOUTHERN EAST AFRICA)
Played a key role in the strategic sourcing, negotiating, and contracting of suppliers with regard to the project’s volume, extent, duration and optimized costing. Lead initiatives to guarantee a sufficient level of market intelligence. Directed the preparation, implementation, and maintenance of e-RFXs for strategic-large volume projects. Set adjusted, and monitored the services purchasing budget. Assured adherence to targeted savings and performance levels. Served an instrumental part in progress review meetings with local services buyers, as well as the cross-functional team.
Key Accomplishments:
• Created technical and commercial evaluation reports, presenting them to the Tender Committee for approval.
• Spearheaded a staff team situated throughout the region, deciding and exceeding targets, encouraging productivity, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Successfully achieved and superseded the targets set by the corporate in several projects, services part, (15% - 57% savings) by participating in the negotiations of several projects (in Qatar, Uganda, Iraq, KSA, Egypt, Oman, Jordan, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Afghanistan, Pakistan…etc) and the successful cooperation, support & leadership of my teams allocated all over the ME & SE regions.

(Contracting & BUC Manager, also was acting as Sourcing & Suppliers’ Development Manager at Kandil Steel
  • Egypt
  • August 2004 to July 2006

In the field of supply chain management for direct and indirect services and supplies
CONTRACTING & BUC MANAGER
Efficiently directed supply chain management for six business units, including three steel, one home and office furniture, one glass, and one ERP systems IT company. Managed the strategic procurement of supplies-services categories, supplier evaluation and development, and the establishment and negotiating of contracts and agreements, across a scope of multinational vendors and suppliers. Ensured healthy, productive team ethics and moral, swiftly managing disputes and conflicts. Oversaw purchasing performance, as well as the appraisal, development, and automation of important tendering processes.
Key Accomplishments:
• Established effective standard contracts for procurement, tenders, and contracts, resulting in timely implementation.
• Created strong external and internal communication channels, leading to healthy interpersonal relationships.
• Successfully motivated and trained the staff team to achieve an excellent reputation of efficiency and excel above company standards.
• Triumphed to meet the BU targets, according to lead-time and cost optimization standards, quality improvement, and supplier management and development.
• Lead as project manager for the allocation of the European Union grant, under the supervision of the Industrial Modernization Centre (IMC).

Contracts & Procurement specialist: warranty issues, material logistics, agreements negotiations at Egypt Air
  • Egypt
  • December 1998 to August 2004

In the field of Contracts Implementation and management of warranty, material logistics, contract negotiations with Aviation Services and supplies.
CONTRACTS & PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
Oversaw contract administration and the implementation of warranty, repair, and purchase order processes. Played an integral role in contract reviews for new engines, purchased in support of the Egypt Air fleet, repair protocols, and overhaul centres. Analysed and improved the procurement, repair, and warranty processes.
Key Accomplishments:
• Spearheaded the adjustment process for Egypt Air stock to uphold a sufficient level of spares and aircraft components.
• Created a healthy relationship with vendors, suppliers, and repair centres, exhibiting excellent interpersonal skills.
• Contracts administrating (executing the guarantee plans, AOG cases, components Modifications, Loans…etc within the term & conditions stated.
• Handling Warranty, Repair & Purchase Orders Process within the TAT & warranty Issues using Egypt Air Repair program (trained to use ULTRA MERLIN but was not yet enforced).
• Participated in vendors’ meetings, workshops and presentations with different management levels; including chairman and senior management.
• Data configuration & management and document control & payment process follow-up.
• Gained through teamwork, savings & credits to Egypt Air of over $35, 000, 000 after successful warranty negotiations since March 2001 and professional monitoring of components under warranty or particular maintenance service agreements.
• Participated in reviewing and re-phrasing new contracts & agreements for new engines purchased to support Egypt Air fleet & Protocols with repair & overhauls centres that maintain such a fleet.

Education

Master's degree, Strategic Management
  • at HEC Paris in Qatar
  • October 2016
Diploma, Certified Purchasing Professional Manager Certificate (CPPM)
  • at American Purchasing Society
  • November 2012
Bachelor's degree, Banking & Business Administration
  • at Sadat Academy For Management Sciences
  • June 1998

Banking & Business Administration

Specialties & Skills

Supplier Management
Strategic Sourcing
Tender Management
Contract Management
Procurement
Supply Chain, Tenders, Supplier development, contract management, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Memberships

Institute of Supply Management
  • Member
  • December 2010
American Purchasing Society
  • CPP
  • November 2013
American Purchasing Society
  • CPPM
  • November 2013

Training and Certifications

Supply Chain Management - pre exam review course (Training)
Training Institute:
American Purchasing Society
Date Attended:
November 2012
Procurement, e-sourcing, team building & Management, Tenders & Contracts Management, Negotiation (Training)
Training Institute:
Several Training in SCM and Management as per my resume
Date Attended:
May 2004