Valentine Borgis

• Negotiated contracts for an $8M budget across 25+ suppliers, achieving $880K (11%) annual COGS
reduction through strategic sourcing.
• Led a team of 3 procurement specialists responsible for vendor relationship management, purchase
orders, compliance, and spend analysis.
• Reduced raw material costs by $1M (12%) via supplier consolidation, competitive tendering and
strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Mitigated urgent purchases from 8% to 3% through strategic sourcing, managing a 550 MT material
volume while containing expedited freight costs.
• Achieved zero quality claims through rigorous raw material testing protocols (base oils, additives);
improved supplier scorecards by 35%.
• Delivered materials for 120+ projects without schedule delays; maintained 98% on-time delivery
performance.
• Secured favorable terms with 20+ global suppliers for diverse materials, including lubricating base oils,
additives, drums and pails, achieving a 10% cost reduction on lubricating base oils, additives annually,
ensuring compliance with HSSE and contract standards
• Led procurement strategy optimisation for lubricants/grease industry; pioneered supplier consolidation
reducing vendor base from 15 to 8 while improving service levels.
• Acted as Fleet & Manpower Coordinator during staff leave periods, overseeing daily deployment of
company vehicles, drivers, operators, and site transportation requirements.
• Handled operational deployment of 12 vehicles and 8 drivers, maintaining fleet utilization above 88%
while supporting business continuity.
• Improved fleet operating efficiency through preventive maintenance planning, optimized vehicle
scheduling, and timely replacement of tires and batteries.
• Coordinated vehicle maintenance and repair activities, reducing downtime and supporting on-time
operational requirements.
• Controlled driver overtime and manpower allocation to improve productivity and cost efficiency by 11%.
• Maintained compliance with HSSE requirements and fleet documentation standards.

• Specialized in end-to-end procurement for pre-engineered steel buildings across Middle East, Africa,
and Asia; spearheaded $54M annual portfolio.
• Built and nurtured vendor network across 7+ countries for structural steel, welding consumables, paints,
and construction materials.
• Decreased urgent/expedited purchases from 9% to 1.5% (600 MT reduction) by implementing demand
forecasting and longer-term supplier agreements.
• Expertise in ASTM and AISC standards for steel structures (ASTM A572, A653, A792, A500); ensured
specification compliance across all projects.
• Full project lifecycle management: engineering → procurement → construction → commissioning →
handover (Camp Arifjan, Causeway Bridge, Meridian Factory, etc.).
• Executed and administered complex contracts, procurement packages, and supplier agreements;
conducted spend analysis and risk mitigation strategies.
• Led tendering activities: RFI, RFQ, RFT, RFP; created competitive bidding processes ensuring cost
optimisation and quality standards.
• Ensured procurement compliance with regulations, supplier performance monitoring, and contract
auditing; participated in internal/external audit processes.
• Mastered procurement of diverse materials: structural steel plates/sheets, hollow sections, welding
consumables, paints, HVAC, MRO (CapEx/OpEx) items.
• Civil and structural experience in bridge works, prefabricated steel structures, earthworks, utilities,
drainage, pavements, piling, Aluminum Works, Facade / Curtain Wall, MEP, Raised Flooring and mass
concrete foundations.

• Developed and implemented procurement strategies for formwork, falsework, and structural steel, enhancing project efficiency.
• Collaborated with engineering teams to ensure timely delivery of materials for tunnels, bridges, dams, and ports.
• Managed supplier relationships, negotiating contracts to optimize costs and quality of materials.
• Analyzed market trends to identify potential suppliers and improve procurement processes.
• Streamlined inventory management, reducing lead times and minimizing waste.
• Conducted risk assessments to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards in procurement.
• Leveraged strong communication skills to coordinate between project teams and suppliers, ensuring alignment on project goals.