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Shadi Anbar, Procurement & Projects Manager

Shadi Anbar

Procurement & Projects Manager·Alafaq Almathali Contracting

Saudi Arabia

Master's degree, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - MBA

Work experience

Total years of experience: 20 years, 8 months

Procurement & Projects Manager

June 2024 - Present

Alafaq Almathali Contracting

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

June 2024 - Present

• Led end-to-end procurement for civil works, finishing, and infrastructure
projects, including aviation-related developments.
• Managed tendering, RFQs, bid analysis, and subcontractor negotiations
• Aligned procurement with project timelines to ensure execution continuity
• Delivered double-digit cost savings through supplier consolidation & negotiation

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Director of Contracts & Procurement

June 2023 - May 2026

Alwedad Charity

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

June 2023 - May 2026

• Established Contracts & Procurement function from ground up
• Managed fit-out, HVAC, IT, and facilities procurement across multiple cities
• Implemented procurement governance within Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Optimized contracts to enhance compliance, cost efficiency, and supplier
performance.

Company industry:
Non-profit Organization
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Purchasing Manager

November 2021 - December 2022

Ajwad Hospitality – United Yousef M. Naghi Co. Ltd

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

November 2021 - December 2022

•Managed procurement operations for Labeeb restaurant chain, supporting multi-site operations.

•Expanded and optimized the supplier base to ensure continuity and cost efficiency.

•Planned seasonal procurement to meet demand surges without overstocking.

•Coordinated with finance to ensure on-time supplier payments, reducing supply risks and delays.

Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Facilities Operations Manager

January 2021 - November 2021

DNC Group

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

January 2021 - November 2021

•Oversaw facilities operations including cleaning, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.

•Secured new service agreements for pest control, swimming pools, and health club facilities.

•Consolidated multiple service contracts into a unified MEP maintenance agreement, leveraging in-house technicians to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Company industry:
Utilities
Job role:
Administration

Area Purchasing Supervisor

January 2019 - July 2020

Al Hokair Group – Hotels Division

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

January 2019 - July 2020

•Reduced inventory waste by 12% through improved demand forecasting and purchasing planning.

•Ensured uninterrupted supply of critical items across multiple hotel properties.

•Maintained procurement within budget limits and shortened purchasing cycle times.

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Purchasing Officer

January 2018 - December 2018

Alraya Co

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

January 2018 - December 2018

•Developed and expanded the household products category.

•Negotiated supplier contracts and secured favorable commercial terms.

•Supported promotional campaigns through cost-effective sourcing.

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Purchasing Supervisor

January 2007 - January 2018

Abbar & Sons Food Co. – Star Markets

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

January 2007 - January 2018

•Supervised procurement operations across multiple retail branches.

•Improved stock accuracy through annual audits and effective replenishment planning.

•Built long-term supplier relationships to support seasonal demand.

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Branch Operations Supervisor

December 2004 - January 2007

Ktaykit Fast Food Restaurants

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

December 2004 - January 2007

•Supervised branch maintenance and hygiene operations.

•Reduced service interruptions through preventive maintenance planning.

•Ensured operational continuity and regulatory compliance.

Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Management

Education

LONDON COLLEGE FOR PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

July 2024

July 2024

Master's degree, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - MBA

Great Britain (UK)

GPA (point): 3.8 out of 4

GPA (point): 3.8 out of 4

SCOPE FOR TRAINING & HRD

June 2024

June 2024

Diploma, Business Administration Diploma

Saudi Arabia

SCOPE FOR TRAINING & HRD

May 2024

May 2024

Diploma, Strategic Management and Planning Diploma

Saudi Arabia

SCOPE FOR TRAINING & HRD

April 2024

April 2024

Diploma, Supply Chain SCM Diploma

Saudi Arabia

Scope for Training & HRD

March 2024

March 2024

Diploma, Financial Management

Saudi Arabia

British Council

June 2006

June 2006

Diploma, English Language Diploma

Saudi Arabia

Skills

ادارة مشاريع
Expert
ادارة مشاريع
Expert
Operating Agreements
Expert
Operating Agreements
Expert
Contract Management
Expert
Contract Management
Expert
Purchase Management
Expert
Purchase Management
Expert
Facility Management
Expert
Facility Management
Expert
logistics management
Expert
logistics management
Expert
ERP Microsoft Dynamics
Expert
ERP Microsoft Dynamics
Expert
HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
Expert
HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
Expert
CONTRACT NEGOTIATION
Expert
CONTRACT NEGOTIATION
Expert
STRATEGIC SOURCING
Intermediate
STRATEGIC SOURCING
Intermediate
ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING
Expert
ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING
Expert
SAP APPLICATIONS
Intermediate
SAP APPLICATIONS
Intermediate
IBM SYSTEM I
Intermediate
IBM SYSTEM I
Intermediate
INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT
Intermediate
INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT
Intermediate
COST REDUCTION
Expert
COST REDUCTION
Expert
merchandising
Expert
merchandising
Expert
quotations
Expert
quotations
Expert
negotiation
Expert
negotiation
Expert
supply chain management
Expert
supply chain management
Expert
materials
Expert
materials
Expert
purchasing negotiations
Expert
purchasing negotiations
Expert
purchasing management
Expert
purchasing management
Expert
purchase contracts
Expert
purchase contracts
Expert
AS/400
Expert
AS/400
Expert
MICROSOFT EXCEL
Expert
MICROSOFT EXCEL
Expert
MICROSOFT WORD
Expert
MICROSOFT WORD
Expert
SAP
Expert
SAP
Expert
Web Prolific
Expert
Web Prolific
Expert
purchasing
Expert
purchasing
Expert
order
Expert
order
Expert
operation
Expert
operation
Expert
logistics
Expert
logistics
Expert
procurement
Expert
procurement
Expert
marketing
Expert
marketing
Expert
supply chain
Expert
supply chain
Expert
ادارة مشاريع
Expert
ادارة مشاريع
Expert
Operating Agreements
Expert
Operating Agreements
Expert
Contract Management
Expert
Contract Management
Expert
Purchase Management
Expert
Purchase Management
Expert
Facility Management
Expert
Facility Management
Expert
COMPLEX PROBLEM SOLVING
Intermediate
COMPLEX PROBLEM SOLVING
Intermediate
CONSTRUCTION
Intermediate
CONSTRUCTION
Intermediate
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
COST MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
COST MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
LOAD TENDERING
Intermediate
LOAD TENDERING
Intermediate
MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING MEP SYSTEMS
Intermediate
MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING MEP SYSTEMS
Intermediate
PROCUREMENT
Intermediate
PROCUREMENT
Intermediate
PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
STRATEGIC SOURCING
Intermediate
STRATEGIC SOURCING
Intermediate
SUPPLY MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
SUPPLY MANAGEMENT
Intermediate

Languages

English

Expert

Arabic

Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Certifications
English Language Diploma
E-Commerce & Marketing Skills
The TAKEOFF Training Program
Quality Management Diploma
Strategic Management & Planning Diploma
Supply Chain Management (SCM) Diploma
Training Program
English Language Diploma
E-Commerce & MarkeGng Skills
Quality Management Diploma
Financial Management Diploma
Business AdministraGon Diploma
Strategic Management & Planning Diploma
Supply Chain SCM Diploma

Training
The American Board of Neuro Linguistic Programming
Professionals Institute - Jeddah - Saudi Arabia
Jan 2008