Khalid Al Marzooqi (PMP)®
Abu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates
Summary
As strategic Head of Materials with PMP certification and MBA, offering over ten years of leadership in nuclear and marine sectors. Ensures material readiness and operational resilience for safety-critical processes. Manages high-value procurement portfolios with an annual spend of 1.57 billion AED, leading cross-functional teams to enhance nuclear safety and offshore operations. Expert in aligning technical engineering needs with strategic sourcing, utilizing Oracle Fusion and advanced negotiation techniques to achieve substantial cost savings and secure long-term supply.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work history
Head of Material
Emairate Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC)
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2025.01 - Current
- Direct technical procurement activities for nuclear safety-related and operational materials, ensuring all end-to-end processes align with the security of supply and BNPP safety requirements.
- Execute procurement strategies for critical nuclear safety items exceeding AED 1M and authorize purchase orders over AED 300k, ensuring strict compliance with ENEC procedures and the Delegation of Authority (DoA).
- Periodically review and amend procurement procedures to incorporate industry best practices, ensuring continuous process improvement and operational agility.
- Lead complex commercial and financial negotiations, managing bid evaluations and contractual award processes to optimize value and mitigate organizational risk.
- Coordinate with external vendors and conduct regular site visits to end-users to resolve technical concerns, streamline delivery timelines, and maintain robust supplier records.
- Manage and mentor a team of 8 Material Specialists (3 Specialists, 5 Seniors), providing the technical guidance and training necessary to maintain a high-performing workforce.
- Selected as a core member of the Scrap Disposal Committee to audit auction proceedings, ensuring transparency and adherence to best practices and organizational procedures.
- Continually evaluate procurement needs against industry benchmarks to execute mandates within budgetary projections while maintaining the highest quality standards for plant operations.
- Implement strategies as COO to improve supply chain processes, facilitating enhancements in technical bid evaluations, expediting and logistics, and establishing a robust pre-qualification framework for bidders.
Procurement Manager
NMDC Group
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2023.05 - 2025.01
- Lead the end-to-end procurement of equipment, materials, and services for a massive fleet of 190+ vessels, including Construction units, SEPs, Dredgers, and Support crafts.
- In 2023, procurement portfolio of 8,627 purchase orders totaling AED 1.57 Billion, spanning Assets, Spare Parts, Workshops (Mechanical and Electrical), BMS material, Marketing and complex Project requirements
- Consult with internal stakeholders to translate demand forecasts and Master Schedules into robust procurement strategies that align with NMDC Group's business objectives.
- Played a key role in the Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award (SKEA) project, contributing to the achievement of the Platinum Prize in line with the Group’s vision.
- Contributed to the implementation of Oracle Fusion ERP, centralizing procurement data across all NMDC Group sub-companies to improve data integrity and operational efficiency.
- Manage complex RFQ/RFP processes and lead negotiations with global suppliers to secure optimal pricing, quality, and service levels.
- Accountable for the Supply Chain department’s budget and appraisal reporting, ensuring all expenditures remain within approved limits.
- Supervise and mentor a diverse team of 15 Buyers and 2 Team Leaders, focusing on skill development, workload balance, and fostering a high-performance culture
- Conduct site and client visits to resolve technical complexities and ensure contract alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
Senior Engineer, Mechanical Maintenance
NMDC Energy (Formerly NPCC)
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2014.08 - 2023.04
- Responsible for the repair, maintenance, and safe operation of critical offshore construction equipment, including pipe-lay systems (tensioners/A-R winches), heavy-lift cranes, jacking systems, mooring winches, pile top drilling units, hydro-hammers, internal lifting tools, grouting pumps, shore pull linear winches and others.
- In 2023, Spearheaded major asset enhancements, including the AED 18M thruster installation on SEP-750 and the AED 1.2M electronic fuel monitoring system upgrade on Delma 2000, ensuring full compliance with ARAMCO standards.
- In 2022, Managed multi-million dirham overhaul schedules for Wartsila (8L20) and Caterpillar engines (D398, CAT 3408, CAT 3508, and CAT 3516), coordinating complex logistics and spare parts procurement to minimize vessel downtime.
- In 2022, Lead dry-docking operations by developing comprehensive budgets and technical specifications, conducting bid assessments, and managing third-party shipyard repairs to ensure on-time asset delivery.
- In 2021, Authorized mission-critical Purchase Requisitions (PRs) to top up with the client's requirements , including a AED 10M pile-top drilling unit, AED 9M heavy-duty pipe handling davits (6 nos X 50 Ton each), and 1.1M specialized air compressor fleets
- In 2019, Managed critical equipment preparation (ballasting systems and winches) for the load out of the 32,000-ton ULGTP platform, facilitating the float-over of one of the world's largest offshore structures.
- In 2018, Served as a lead technical inspector for pre-purchase evaluations of a new fleet (Delma-2000) valued at AED 200M. Also, was fully engaged in the modification and upgrade of the SAS system and pipe-tensioning upgrades for the DLS-4200.
- In 2017, Supervised the construction and build-up of the AED 120M jack-up barge SEP-750, managing the integration of all fixed onboard equipment.
- In 2016, Managed the AED 80M modification of jack-up barge SEP-150, overseeing the maintenance of all fixed equipment and mobilizing assets to meet specific client project requirements.
- Direct the development and auditing of preventive maintenance programs and rotating equipment schedules. Accountable for annual CAPEX planning and OPEX monitoring to ensure all engineering activities align with approved departmental budgets.
Member of Tender Opening Committee
NMDC Energy
Abu Dhabi
2021.01 - 2024.05
- Act as a core member of the Scrap Disposal Committee, presiding over the formal opening of all timely bid submissions and ensuring the preparation and authentication of the Tender Register for each call to maintain absolute process integrity.
Conscript in National Service
Military of United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2016.01 - 2017.01
- Completed the national service (12 Months)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Higher College of Technology
UAE 09/2010 - 06/2014
Master of Business Administration - Project Management
Abu Dhabi University
UAE 08/2017 - 12/2020
Certified Associate Project Management (CAPM)
Project Management Institute
UAE 12/2020 - 12/2026
Project Management Professional
Project Management Institute
UAE 08/2021 - 08/2027
Skills
Procurement Skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Operations Management
- Procurement Strategy Development
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Market Analysis
- SAP ERP systems
- Oracle Fusion
Engineering Skills
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Documentation management skills
- Root Cause Analysis
- Spare Parts Evaluation
- Problem solving skills
Self Skills
- Presentation skills, writing memos, writing emails
- Logical thinking
- Ability to work in multi-ethnic and dynamic environment
- Adapting to any job requirement in time and cost effective manner
- Working under pressure in team environment and independently
Certificates
- Managing Safety (OSHA) Issued Sep 2022 (Credential ID 857787)
- Project Management: the Basics for Success (Coursera)
- Presentation Skills Course
- Supervisory Skills
- Basic Hydraulic Training course
- Communication Skills
- Technical Report Writing
- Wire Rope Inspection
- Business Report Writing
- Team Building
Interests
- Crossfit & Hyrox
- Technology
- Tourism
- Reading
References
References available upon request.
Languages
English
Advanced
Arabic
Native
Timeline
Head of Material
Emairate Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC)
2025.01 - Current
Procurement Manager
NMDC Group
2023.05 - 2025.01
Member of Tender Opening Committee
NMDC Energy
2021.01 - 2024.05
Conscript in National Service
Military of United Arab Emirates
2016.01 - 2017.01
Senior Engineer, Mechanical Maintenance
NMDC Energy (Formerly NPCC)
2014.08 - 2023.04
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Higher College of Technology
09/2010 - 06/2014
Master of Business Administration - Project Management
Abu Dhabi University
08/2017 - 12/2020
Certified Associate Project Management (CAPM)
Project Management Institute
12/2020 - 12/2026
Project Management Professional
Project Management Institute
08/2021 - 08/2027