MANSOOR AL NUAIMI
Dubai
Summary
Senior procurement and administration leader with extensive experience in managing procurement, contracts, warehouse, and administrative services at a strategic level. Proven expertise in leading high-value procurement projects, optimizing supply chain operations, and ensuring cost efficiency while maintaining compliance with corporate governance and industry best practices. Adept at contract negotiation, stakeholder management, and risk mitigation, with a strong track record of enhancing procurement frameworks to support business growth and operational excellence.
Skilled in developing and executing procurement policies, implementing innovative sourcing strategies, and leveraging market intelligence to drive competitive advantage. A results-driven leader with a deep understanding of supplier relationship management, cost reduction initiatives, and process automation to enhance efficiency and transparency. Experienced in overseeing large-scale procurement transformations, integrating digital solutions, and fostering continuous improvement cultures within organizations.
Demonstrates exceptional leadership in cross-functional team management, driving performance, and aligning procurement functions with corporate objectives. Well-versed in compliance regulations, risk assessment, and sustainability practices to ensure ethical sourcing and long-term business resilience. Recognized for a strategic mindset, analytical problem-solving, and the ability to build strong partnerships across diverse industries.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director of Administration & Procurement
Asian Rugby Federation
Dubai, UAE
01.2023 - Current
- Led procurement strategy, ensuring cost efficiency, compliance, and value creation.
- Managed the annual procurement and administrative budget, aligning with strategic objectives.
- Established vendor partnerships, conducted supplier evaluations, and optimized sourcing strategies.
- Negotiated contracts, mitigated risks, and ensured regulatory compliance.
- Oversaw administrative operations, including office management and event logistics.
- implemented process improvements, digital solutions, and governance frameworks to enhance efficiency.
- Conducted cost analysis, performance benchmarking, and procurement risk assessments.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to drive operational excellence and resource optimization.
Head of Contracts & Procurement
Dubai Taxi Corporate
Dubai
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Defining a strategy and plan for the department in line with the objectives of the organization and the department, and the plan includes key elements such as financial requirements, manpower requirements, defined showing monthly / quarterly milestones and any other essential elements if any
- Communicate the team with strategic direction and plans and ensure that the efforts of the entire team are directed towards achieving the overall goals of the organization and management
- Preparing the annual procurement budget in line with work plans and expectations, and facilitating the achievement of Dubai Taxi Corporation's target business, financial purposes and objectives
- Create and implement the best vision for procurement practices, strategy, policies, processes and systems to assist and improve overall business performance
- Innovate its sourcing strategies with the main focus of establishing strategic partnerships, to become an innovation leader, standardize suppliers and reduce total cost of procurement including total cost of ownership through detailed spend analysis
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with other business stakeholders by becoming a partner in the procurement business, achieving high levels of customer (internal customer) satisfaction
- Manage independent spending cuts by creating catalogs of frequent and standard items or services
- Work collaboratively and interact with key business stakeholders to facilitate the delivery of key ongoing procurement activities as well as work collaboratively to ensure compliance with the overall procurement strategy
- Periodically review, qualify and enable new materials and suppliers in the market, and update the supplier database
- Facilitate all activities related to Dubai Taxi Corporation contracts, including facilitating the development of new agreement and contract forms, following up on issues related to contract suspension, disputes, etc
- Define Service Level Agreements with all internal customers, ensuring that required strategies for major purchase orders
Procurement Manager
MIRAL
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies
- Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
- Craft negotiation strategies to secure value deals with optimal purchasing terms
- Develop and maintain a supplier registration workflow using Miral's latest digital platforms to continue to streamline the business, expand the current supply chain pool of vendors and increase competition
- Manage supplier relations and negotiate contracts, prices, timelines
- Develop Miral 'front-end' templates for the range of procurement activities that Miral engages on
- Analyze and forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power
- Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking
- Assess, manage, and mitigate risks that are inherent to the purchasing activities
- Identify and partner reliable vendors and suppliers
- Conduct supplier performance reviews that feed into the supplier database with the aim of filtering and singling out outstanding and underperforming suppliers
- Perform and manage daily purchasing activities with minimum support and where and when required supervise staff and allocate tasks
- Lead the implementation of software and systems related to purchasing that accelerate Miral's transition to a completely digital purchasing environment
- Work with all Miral departments to ensure that all purchasing activities required for the business are procured within the required timeframes and to the budgets set out
- Advise on the competitiveness of quotes and pricing for all purchasing activities and identify / unlock value for Miral
Contracts & Procurement Manager
ARABTEC Construction
07.2018 - 09.2020
- Implement and execute the Procurement function strategic plan of the company as per the management directions to meet ARABTEC goals & objective
- Perform the strategic procurement function with the assistance of a subordinate procurement team under the direction of the top management and resolve any arising issues and problems with internal & external stockholders as required
- Assist and manage the development, implementation and continuous improvement of management system & practices relevant to procurement
- Monitor the practices and processes form completeness, compliance and accuracy and accuracy
- Implement Arabtec procurement strategy
- Supports the projects in procurement planning, execution and best practices including project lunch
- Provide applicable procurement training to the projects when required
- Ensure and monitor supply chain management through the process of prequalification and performance assessment
Contracts & Procurement Manager
ZAYED UNIVERSITY
04.2012 - 06.2018
- Leading the delivery of university-wide procurement activities, overseeing an annual procurement budget of AED 120 million managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders to optimize costs and services for 7 colleges and 14 departments with 1000 faculty and staff that serve almost 10,000 students
- Serving as the lead negotiator with suppliers to establish service delivery standards and quality levels while maintaining alignment with overall cost containment
- Developing and maintaining effective systems for budgeting, cost reporting and value analysis within procurement and warehouse teams
- Providing training and guidance for budget managers and staff across the organization in the management of purchasing and inventory processes
- Preparing bi-annual analyses of prices for commonly acquired items to guide the development of minimum and maximum price brackets for procurement budget planning
- Performing regular review of organizational compliance with optimum storage methods and procedures, including receiving, asset bar coding, stocking and distribution of goods
- Implement and execute the Procurement function strategic plan of the University as per the management directions to meet Zayed University goals & objective
Sourcing Manager
EMIRATES NBD BANK
10.2010 - 12.2012
- Managed end-to-end vendor selection and contract negotiation processes for tactical spend projects and categories in order to deliver optimal quality within established budget allocations
- Served as a key point of contact with internal stakeholders and vendors, ensuring alignment with service delivery requirements and procurement timelines, as well as liaising with vendor representatives to proactively handle service delivery issues
- Led the design of flexible and responsive sourcing strategies based on business unit inputs, sourcing new vendors as necessary based on supplier performance and service value
Group Supply Center Manager
EMIRATES NBD BANK
10.2008 - 10.2010
- Managed the operations of the Group supply centre, including overseeing the purchasing process for group Group stationery and consumable items, maintaining partnerships with new and existing suppliers to obtain value for money in all procurement projects
- Played a lead role in the identification of process improvement opportunities, developing innovative solutions to procurement problems and rolling out new standards across the group
- Carried out regular reviews of suppliers contracts, assessing service delivery and sourcing potential replacements to meet established quality and pricing requirements
- Facilitated training for EGB branches and departments on the in-house document Management system, as well as monitoring compliance with archiving standards and retention policies
Senior Planner, Engineering Department
DUGAS
10.2008 - 03.2012
- Played a key role in the management of plant shutdowns and major maintenance projects at onshore and offshore facilities, planning work allocations and delivery schedules to minimize disruptions to operations
- Prepared detailed estimates of workforce requirements and materials needs, as well as creating daily work plans for the onshore facility to maintain operational tempos
Supply Team Leader
DUGAS
09.2000 - 05.2003
- Managed the tracking and processing of purchasing and shipping documents, ensuring compliance with Material Safety and service delivery standards, including the preparation of Material Receipt and OS&D reports
- Served as a key point of contact for User Departments in the handling of Material returns, as well as the storage and transport of materials
Education
PhD - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
University Pendidikan Sultan Idris
09.2019 - 04.2024
Master of Science - Innovation and Change Management
Hamdan Bin Mohammed University
09.2009 - 02.2011
Bachelor - Business Marketing
Al Ghurair University (AGU)
08.2006 - 01.2008
Skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Organizational Resource Planning
- Procurement Strategies
- Lean Deployment Strategies
- Project & Team Management
- Risk Analysis & Mitigation
- Process & Systems Development
- Logistics Operations
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Business Excellence Models
- Contract Management
- Project Management
Timeline
Director of Administration & Procurement
Asian Rugby Federation
01.2023 - Current
Head of Contracts & Procurement
Dubai Taxi Corporate
06.2022 - 11.2022
Procurement Manager
MIRAL
06.2021 - 06.2022
PhD - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
University Pendidikan Sultan Idris
09.2019 - 04.2024
Contracts & Procurement Manager
ARABTEC Construction
07.2018 - 09.2020
Contracts & Procurement Manager
ZAYED UNIVERSITY
04.2012 - 06.2018
Sourcing Manager
EMIRATES NBD BANK
10.2010 - 12.2012
Master of Science - Innovation and Change Management
Hamdan Bin Mohammed University
09.2009 - 02.2011
Group Supply Center Manager
EMIRATES NBD BANK
10.2008 - 10.2010
Senior Planner, Engineering Department
DUGAS
10.2008 - 03.2012
Bachelor - Business Marketing
Al Ghurair University (AGU)
08.2006 - 01.2008
Supply Team Leader
DUGAS
09.2000 - 05.2003
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