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Ashraf Elsayed

Ashraf Elsayed

Sharjah,UAE

Summary

Driven Regional Procurement Director with a knack for strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management with an engineering background and strong leadership seeks a role as Procurement Director.

Demonstrates strong negotiation skills and financial acumen, ensuring cost-effective procurement solutions. Poised to enhance operational efficiency and drive significant cost savings for the organization.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Regional Procurement Director – MENA

Alghanim International - Fouad Alghanim & Sons
, UAE
06.2018 - 04.2025


  • Alghanim International is one of Kuwait's most prominent engineering, procurement, and construction contracting companies. It is classified by the government as a Category 1 contractor, with the highest rating, and is certified for ISO 9001:2015.
  • Alghanim International undertakes major Civil, Infrastructure, and Power Projects, which includes Design, Engineering, Procurement, Installation, Commissioning, Operation and Maintenance of Power Stations, Pumping Stations, Oil and Gas Pipelines, Refineries, Desalination Plants, Major Housing Projects, and Commercial Buildings, as turnkey EPC contractor and PPP investor.


Job Description and Responsibilities:-

  • Researched potential vendors for better quality products at competitive rates.
  • Developed robust procurement policies, enhancing organisational compliance with regulations.
  • Collaborated with key stakeholders to align procurement strategy with business goals.
  • Streamlined department operations by revamping existing workflow procedures.
  • Analysed market trends for informed decision-making on supplier selection.
  • Formulated effective strategies focusing on long-term value creation from suppliers and service providers.
  • Fostered positive relationships with suppliers, ensuring reliable service and delivery times.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental projects for improved alignment of procurement objectives.
  • Negotiating lucrative contracts for increasing company savings.
  • Led procurement team to streamline purchasing processes, resulting in efficiency gains.
  • Implementing new procurement software system to enhance supply chain visibility.
  • Conducting regular audits of procurement activities to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Monitoring supply chain activities to validate the quality of goods procured.
  • Built productive relationships with stakeholders, communicated updates, and sought mutually beneficial outcomes.
  • Negotiating with vendors and service providers to control corporate expenditures.
  • Defined KPI targets to maintain solid standards of work in the Procurement team.
  • Managing more than 25 Projects all over the MENA region

Senior Procurement & Contracts Engineer

Arabtec Construction L.L.C
Al Ain City, Abu Dhabi, UAE
09.2015 - 06.2018
  • Arabtec Construction, Dubai's most heavily traded and largest construction group in the GCC, together with its subsidiaries, provides construction services for the residential, commercial, oil and gas, infrastructure, power, facilities management, and property development sectors in the United Arab Emirates and internationally.


  • New Al Ain Hospital Project , Client: SEHA / Mosanada - 5B AED

An area of 358,000 m², consisting of the main hospital building, a central morgue, a mosque, a centre for logistics services, and a 60MW power station, in addition to an underground parking lot accommodating up to 1,500 cars,

The new 719-bed facility will provide for general medicine, surgery, a dedicated children's ward, maternity, ICU, medical rehabilitation, VIP patients, and royal suites, 104 advanced specialized clinics, 17 radiology rooms for X-ray, CT scan, and MRI services, as well as 22 specialized rooms for endoscopy procedures and diagnosis

Senior Procurement Engineer

Arabian Construction Company (ACC-KSA)
Makkah, Saudi Arabia
11.2013 - 09.2015

ACC (Arabian Construction Company) is a premier, leading construction contractor with a portfolio that includes some of the Middle East, Africa, and India's most iconic and sophisticated construction masterpieces

Projects:-

  • Jabal Omar Development Project (JODP) -PHASE (3) - 4B SAR

Two towers, 42 typical Floors each, and two towers, 33 typical Floors each plus parking, commercial, & Service floors.

  • Jeddah Gate Project (EMAAR SQUARE – LOT E8, 9 & 10 & E5)

Procurement Engineer

Burhan International Construction CO.
Doha, Qatar
03.2008 - 11.2013
  • For more than 50 years, Burhan has been at the forefront of engineering and construction, creating sustainable solutions and building long-term value for customers, shareholders, employees, and for society at large.
  • Projects:-
  • RAS ABU FONTAS – (KAHRAMAA)

Water Transmission Pipelines - (GTC 222/2008) - 500m QAR

  • Development of Bani Hager City (Zone 51)

PWA (ASHGHAL) - 1.2B QAR.

Project engineer

GAMA for Trading and contracting.
Cairo, Egypt
09.2007 - 03.2008

Gama Construction is a top-class general contractor focused on delivering turnkey construction projects to a diverse group of high-profile clients.

  • Construction of an administrative building, new production Plant, and wastewater treatment station for the International PEPSICO CO. - CHIPSY FOOD INDUSTRIES at 6th of October City - Egypt.

Education

B.Scs. - Civil Engineering

Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University
Cairo
09.1998 - 11.2005

Skills

  • Professional Skills:-

- Procurement leadership

- Strong negotiation

- Analytical Skills

- Relationship management

- Communication skills

- Risk management

- Strategic sourcing skills

- Financial skills

- High level of attention to detail

- Contract management

  • Computer Skills:-

- MS 365

- Auto CAD

- Autodesk Land Project Program

- ERB

Languages

English
Fluent
Arabic
Native

Certification

1- Egyptian Syndicate of Engineers

2- Saudi Engineering Council

3- UAE - Department of Municipalities and Transport

4- Abu Dhabi Department of Urban Planning and Municipalities.

5- The Council for Regulating the Practice of Engineering Professions - Bahrain

Accomplishments

    Sound Contract Administration Training Course

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Regional Procurement Director – MENA

Alghanim International - Fouad Alghanim & Sons
06.2018 - 04.2025

Senior Procurement & Contracts Engineer

Arabtec Construction L.L.C
09.2015 - 06.2018

Senior Procurement Engineer

Arabian Construction Company (ACC-KSA)
11.2013 - 09.2015

Procurement Engineer

Burhan International Construction CO.
03.2008 - 11.2013

Project engineer

GAMA for Trading and contracting.
09.2007 - 03.2008

B.Scs. - Civil Engineering

Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University
09.1998 - 11.2005
Ashraf Elsayed