Rifan Abdul Raheem

• Led end-to-end procurement activities, including sourcing, tendering, bid evaluation, vendor prequalification and purchase
order execution in line with project and operational requirements. Ensured procurement activities aligned with approved project
budgets and financial controls in coordination with project and finance teams
• Supported Procurement for large scale QatarEnergy projects including Dukhan Flowlines project, and DPFU project
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with cost optimization, project timelines, and supply chain efficiency
• Conduct supplier prequalification & performance evaluation through KPI, ensuring compliance with project standards
• Manage RFQ, techno-commercial evaluations, and contract negotiations, achieving cost savings & improved commercial terms
• Oversee procurement planning, risk mitigation and demand forecasting, ensuring timely material availability for ongoing projects
• Collaborate with engineering, project, and finance teams to ensure alignment of procurement activities with project deliverables
• Led the governance of vendor document submissions (VDR/SDR), ensuring all critical deliverables — including ITP, SPIR, GA
drawings, quality plans, test reports, and operating manuals — were provided in the correct sequence
• Support inventory optimization strategies by aligning procurement planning with stock levels and consumption trends
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in procurement processes, vendor management, and contract administration

Supported Procurement for major multi-million dollar Oil & Gas projects, including QatarEnergy Storage Tank projects, CO₂
project, NFE / NFS LNG Expansion, and Ras Laffan Petrochemical Plant project
• Led end-to-end procurement processes, and managed Contract Lifecycle
• Directed tendering and bid evaluation processes, reviewing technical and commercial assessment of supplier submissions
• Established SAP based document control systems, ensuring traceability of POs, RFQs, contracts, vendor submissions, and
technical documentation in alignment with project governance
• Served as the primary escalation point for a critical NCR on fasteners supplied to a major QatarEnergy project, steering
constructive negotiations between stakeholders and securing an amicable, technically sound resolution after confirming root
causes and executing corrective actions ensuring successful compliance
• Negotiated supplier contracts, achieving cost savings and improved supplier performance and service delivery outcomes
• Coordinated with internal departments (Sales, Legal, Finance teams) to gather inputs and finalize contracts
• Oversaw vendor documentation compliance (VDR), ensuring timely submission and approval of all engineering, quality, and SPIR
deliverables as per contract requirements
• Streamlined inventory management processes with SAP, and reduced stock discrepancies by 25%
• Ensure strict compliance with industry standards, and technical specifications; proactively monitor, investigate, and resolve NCR

• Managed end-to-end procurement and sourcing activities, improving lead times and achieving 15% cost savings
• Handled vendor sourcing, evaluation, and contract management, enhancing supplier performance and reliability
• Led RFQ processes, quotation analysis, and purchase order issuance
• Supported tender submissions, consolidating technical and commercial bid documentation
• Ensured compliance with quality, safety, and contractual standards across procurement activities
• Contributed to budget forecasting and cost control through strategic sourcing initiatives
• Strengthened procurement workflows, reducing operational disruptions and improving service quality

• Supported procurement operations including PR/PO processing, vendor coordination, and documentation control
• Maintained compliance with procurement policies for Oil & Gas contractors including Galfar, Samsung C&T, and Black Cat
Engineering
• Coordinated with finance and operations teams to ensure accurate invoicing, GRN processing, and cost tracking
• Improved communication flow between stakeholders, reducing delays and enhancing operational efficiency