Samer Haddad

Global Director, PPO:

Responsible for promoting project procurement execution excellence and ensuring that the reference material management tools, systems, methods, procedures and training are available to successfully manage the project procurement execution of projects. Providing a strategic approach in delivering project requirements and ensure that materials and services are delivered and received according to the required dates and customer needs of each project. Moreover, responsible for developing effective business relationships with all stakeholders, including internal customers, suppliers, Emerson offices worldwide, and various other supply chain contacts. Also, developing the required training, training matrix and procurement requirements to develop a professional material management organization globally.

MEA Regional Director, Project Procurement & Contract Management (PPCM) 10.2020-Present
Strategic Sourcing / Procurement Manager MEA 01.2015-10.2020
Strategic Sourcing Lead MEA 04.2013-01.2015

MEA Regional Director, PPCM:

Lead efforts of Procurement Team and generate related strategies in alignment with business, financial, Profit Review and operational goals. Drive continuous improvements globally, working closely with cross-functional teams on mega projects and change implementations focused on boosting profits and business growth.

Highlights:
• Played an instrumental role in securing high-value contracts through strategic sourcing plans, risk management plans, and partnership agreements that contributed to development and expansion of key business ventures.
• Boosted savings of up to or more than 20% of addressable spend through development of cost-effective models, encompassing bundling opportunities, framework agreements, global price overlook / analysis, regional collaborations, and supplier relations.
• Orchestrated smooth transition from proposal to execution phases, coordinating strategies and efforts of Procurement Team to ensure most competitive market prices for Products, Solutions and Services.
• Directed analysis of cost models presented by major suppliers / partners, covering supply chain, market intelligence on prices (parts and tiers), and framework agreements.

Senior Procurement / Contract Management Engineer 04.2009-03.2013
Materials / Electromechanical Engineer 08.2007-03.2009
Controls Department Specialist 02.2007-08.2007
Site Engineer 08.2006-02.2007

Progressed from site engineering role through controls, materials management, and senior procurement positions for EPSO (Engineering and Procurement Support Office). Managed all aspects of supply chain operations, including procurement, bidding, and support of all lifecycles of mega projects with successful delivery.
Key Projects as a Procurement Professional: Shah Sulphur Station and Pipeline (SSSG) Shah, UAE ($550M)/ EPIC for Gas Sweetening Facilities Project (GSF) at Mesaieed & Dukhan, Qatar ($500M)/ Princess Noura Bint Abdelrahman Uni. for Women (PNUFW) Riyadh, KSA ($2B)/ Berths and Port Infrastructure for Ras Laffan Expansion Project (EPIC) Ras Laffan, Qatar ($1.8B)/ QGX II project focused on Total Gas Production: 7.8 MTA ($4.0B)/ QCS project focused on Total Gas Production: 7.5 MTA ($3.5B).