Mohamed Eidha Tanaf Al Menhali
Regional CEO - Africa
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Summary Profile “ To work with an organization which offers a challenging environment for a professional Procurement, Strategic and Security Studies and General Managerial Level, where I can further groom my skills for benefit of the company and for my professional growth by utilizing my extensive Procurement, General Management knowledge, and Strategic and Security studies coupled with Management & Team working ability with creative ideas, and proven ability to develop my potential capabilities in different areas to meet the organizational objectives and goals.” The strategic security studies is an intensive gradual level program that focuses on the domestic and international contexts in which national security strategy is developed, The orchestration on military and non-military instruments of power, national security organizations, and decision making processes and the implementation of strategy, with an enhanced skills and insights into the strategic dimension of the domestic and international environments and especially how this impacts the instruments of state power and national security Personal Attributes Fluent in Arabic and English with good interpersonal communication skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Regional CEO - Africa
Abu Dhabi Ports
05.2022 - Current
- Support the formation of the International Office which aims to promote and unify all Abu Dhabi Ports Group international business activities in Africa region and to position Abu Dhabi Ports Group as a frontier of global trade, by managing world-class ports and driving operational excellence by leveraging digital technologies, meeting stakeholder’s dynamic needs, forging relationships, and maximizing shareholder value.
Deputy CEO
Serdal
09.2021 - Current
- Serdal is a joint venture between Talc Investment Company and AD Ports Group as an international establishment to empower emerging markets especially as the Africa continent and maritime trading
- My role to direct and supervise the Ports Cluster’s International expansion projects as part of the Abu Dhabi Emirates Vision and and AD Ports Group geographical print expansions.
Managing Director
Abu Dhabi Ports, Khalifa Port, Abu Dhabi Ports Company
02.2019 - 05.2022
- To provide strategic vision, and leadership management to Khalifa Port, ensure growth, efficiency and overall regulatory compliance
- Lead strategic initiatives of the Khalifa Port, focusing on deriving growth, operational excellence at very safe manner
- Port Director leads the strategic stakeholder engagement with Abu Dhabi Governmental entities
- Strategic customers and partners to enhance the Khalifa Port role stature within UAE and internationally
Vice President Procurement
Abu Dhabi Ports
03.2014 - 10.2019
- Responsible for guiding and managing the activities of the Corporate Procurement Department in order to provide timely and quality procurement services to AD Ports businesses
- Responsibilities include ensuring adherence with procurement policies and delegation as well as continuous development and improvement in the functioning of the Department in line with the vision and business requirements
- Will also will act as a strategic partner to functional areas within the company
- Develop and maintain procurement strategy and link strategic plans to the company-wide vision and growth plan
- Lead change on procurement initiatives that have an enterprise-wide effect
- Establish clear and measurable goals to ensure sustainable growth and maturity of the procurement function
- Lead the evaluation of suppliers and work to reduce vendor risk by developing scorecards and analysing vendor performance
- Maximize financial impact by gaining full participation in programs and initiatives
- Manage using the latest procurement trends, bench marking, and best practices leveraging external and internal resources
- Develop clear reporting and tracking tools, reports and analysis
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal procurement teammates
- Proactively looks for synergies across the organization to reduce costs and leverage resources
- Oversees and trains associates who manage contracts and the documentation of agreements, along with the execution of the procurement processes across the organization
- Manage technology upgrade implementations which include: process development, collaborating with Information Technology
- Manages and directs the activities of Corporate Procurement Division and those of its Department Managers
- Reviews the work of Department Managers to ensure compliance with AD Ports Procurement Policy and Delegation of Authority
- Coordinates and leads the development of policies, procedures and standard contract documents with the assistance of Department Managers
- Reviews and endorses/approves (a) contracting strategy, (b) changes from standard ITT packages, (c) resolution of bidders’ exceptions, (d) evaluation criteria, (e) commercial evaluations, and (f) recommendations to management
- Exercises approval rights, if any, in respect of approvals of bidders lists, awards, variations, contract signature etc
- In accordance with the Delegation of Authority and/or Procurement Procedures Manual
- Unless delegated to Department Managers, leads important contractual and commercial meetings with bidders and contractors
- Maintains healthy and proactive relationship with other Units and Divisions within AD Ports and fosters cooperation and team spirit within the CPD team by sharing information and providing feedback
- Attends Tender Board meetings and other meetings with senior management to present statuses and seek approvals
- People Management Responsibilities:
- Finalizes the manning needs of the division and obtains requisite approvals
- Develops division budgets, tracks expenses and ensures adherence
- Conducts trainings for the ADPC team on various aspects on which the role holder has subject matter expertise
- Provides reports and feedback to EVP – Strategy & Corporate Support Unit on all matters that require elevation
- Implement HSE requirements within the department and ensure adherence of subordinates to applicable HSE Policy and Procedures.
Senior Manager
Abu Dhabi Ports
03.2013 - 03.2014
- Manages and directs the activities of Corporate Procurement Division and those of its Department Managers
- Reviews the work of Department Managers to ensure compliance with ADPC procurement policy and Delegation of Authority
- Coordinates and leads the development of policies, procedures and standard contract documents with the assistance of Department Managers
- Reviews and endorses/approves (a) contracting strategy, (b) changes from standard ITT packages, (c) resolution of bidders’ exceptions, (d) evaluation criteria, (e) commercial evaluations, and (f) recommendations to management
- Exercises approval rights, if any, in respect of approvals of bidders lists, awards, variations, contract signature etc
- In accordance with the Delegation of Authority and/or Procurement Procedures Manual
- Unless delegated to Department Managers, leads important contractual and commercial meetings with bidders and contractors
- Maintains healthy and proactive relationship with other Units and Divisions within ADPC and fosters cooperation and team spirit within the CPD team by sharing information and providing feedback
- Attends Tender Board meetings and other meetings with senior management to present statuses and seek approvals
- People Management Responsibilities:
- Finalizes the manning needs of the division and obtains requisite approvals
- Develops division budgets, tracks expenses and ensures adherence
- Manage the team under Contracts department, Projects department and Purchasing department by evaluating the performance of team members, providing feedback on an ongoing basis, identifying development needs and coaching them to ensure ongoing capability development
- Conducts trainings for the ADPC team on various aspects on which the role holder has subject matter expertise
- Provides reports and feedback to VP-Corporate Support Unit on all matters that require elevation.
Purchasing Manager
Abu Dhabi Ports Company, ADPC
09.2012 - 03.2013
- Coordinate with the end users to understand purchasing requirement of supplies/goods and recommend a sourcing strategy for the same
- Prepare and maintain Procurement Plan and manage prioritisation/allocation of work to Purchasing Department employees
- Review the work of direct reportees on all activities including but not limited to pre-qualifications, tender preparation, tender evaluations, award recommendations, claims, variations and close-outs
- Review and provide inputs to (a) purchasing strategy, (b) changes from standard ITT packages, (c) resolution of bidders’ exceptions, (d) pre-qualification criteria, unpriced commercial evaluation criteria & commercial evaluation criteria, (e) unpriced commercial evaluations, (f) commercial evaluations, and (g) recommendations to management
- Exercise approval rights, if any, in respect of approvals of bidders lists, extension to bid submission dates, awards, etc
- In accordance with the Delegation of Authority and/or Procurement Procedures Manual
- Maintain healthy and proactive relationship with the End Users and Suppliers to ensure early identification and resolution of issues
- Proactively identify and lead resolution of claims and disputes to ensure ADPC’s commercial interests are protected
- Lead contractual and commercial meetings with bidders and suppliers, unless led by Vice President – Corporate Procurement
- Provide reports and feedback to Vice President – Corporate Procurement on all matters that require elevation.
Procurement and Supply Manager
ADNATCO-NGSCO
06.2008 - 09.2012
- Procurement (Contracts, Services & Purchasing), :
- Supervises and controls the purchasing and supply activities to ensure that the required materials / suppliers / equipment are provided according to the Company’s purchasing policy and procedures and government laws and regulations
- Screen Material requests and to determine appropriate procurement process
- Review & screen stock proposals and advise on requirements
- Assess business risk relative to delivery time and cost of stocking
- Allocate resources and determine commodity procurement targeting strategy
- Review & check price comparisons
- Maintain & review procurement statistics and produce monthly performance (KPI) figures
- Contribute to achievement of targets in Legal and Commercial Department Business Plan
- Endorses the bids summaries / statements, counter signs recommendations
- Endorses purchase orders and invoices for payment
- Finalises / presents documentation of bids beyond authorised limits to necessary tender boards and secures approval and implementation
- Develops and improves the purchasing procedures, keeps abreast of introduction of new local commercial rules and regulations, development of market trends, new products, etc and recommends amendments to company procurement procedures incorporating such new rules / regulations
- Responsible for Commercial / Legal evaluation of new supplier’s pre-qualifications and products prior to final enlisting on the company’s approved bidders list.
Purchasing Officer
ADNATCO-NGSCO
10.2002 - 06.2008
- Work with vendors so as to establish a solid commercial relationship
- Promote development of local vendors and assist in registration
- As and when appropriate, conduct discussions and negotiate with vendors
- Keep abreast of local and international market developments
- Participate in appraisal of vendors
- Liaise with focal points concerning registration of vendors and applicable Product Group/standards.
Education
Hamaz Bin Abdul Mutalib, Spokane Community College
Diploma Associate of Arts - undefined
Eastern Washington University
01.1998 - 01.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, Human Resources Management & General Management
Harvard Business School
Master of Strategic and Security studies - undefined
National Defence College
Skills
- Excellent Communication
Accomplishments
- Interactive Coach Development Program22nd to 24th Feb 2017, Abu Dhabi
- Contracts Management of International Construction Projects Under FIDIC Contracts28th Feb to 02nd March 2017, Dubai
- Executive introduction to Logistics and Port Management18-20 Sep, 2016, Abu Dhabi
- Hawkamah01-02 Mar, 2016, Abu Dhabi
- Performance Management Workshops14-16 June, 2015 Abu Dhabi
- Leading with Emotional Intelligence
- May, 2015, Abu Dhabi
- From purchasing evolution to procurement and supply revolution
- CIPS (Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply)11 May, 2015, Dubai
- Leadership Team Engagement Bootcamp
- Feb 2015, Abu Dhabi
- Leadership Development Observed (by General Secretariat of Executive Council)
- Nov 2014, Abu Dhabi
- Finance Training For Non-Finance
- Sep/Oct 2014, Abu Dhabi
- Lean Warehousing and Distribution Operations
- January 2014, Dubai
- Partnership with the German Emirati Joint Council for Industry & Commerce (AHK) and Kizad
- Nov 2013, Abu Dhabi
- Supply Chain and procurement leaders Forum
- Feb 2013, Dubai
- Coaching Skills for Managers
- Nov & Dec 2012, Abu Dhabi
- Purchasing Management by Team Power
- June 2003, Dubai, UAE
- Effective Purchasing and Inventory Control Course by MTC
- October 2003, United Kingdom
- Technical Report Writing by Meirc Training & Consulting
- October 2003, Dubai, UAE
- International Computer Driving License (ICDL) by Compubase
- March 2004, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Inventory Planning & Stock Control by Meirc Training & Consulting
- December 2004, Dubai, UAE
- Incident Command System 2Hr Overview by NCMT
- March 2005, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Strategy Workshop by NGSCO
- April 2005, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Risk Management & Incident Investigation by Lloyd’s Register
- November 2005, Dubai, UAE
- AMOS Business Suite by Spectec
- June 2006, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Basic Fire Fighting by ETSDC
- January 2007, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Basic First Aid by ETSDC
- January 2007, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Internal QMS Auditor by LRQA
- April 2008, London
- Effective Presentation & Communication Skills by Continuum
- June 2008,
- Emotional Intelligence for the Workplace by Meirc Training & Consulting
- May 2009, ADNOC- Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Effective Negotiation Skills by Project Management Institute
- June 2009, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Best Practice In Maritime Procurement by DNV
- October 2009, Dubai, UAE
- Business Continuity Plan
- December 2009, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Project Management by Orbit Consulting
- February 2010, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- From Management to Leadership
- May 2010, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Change Management Foundation by Aphelion
- September 2010, Bahrain
- Advance Procurement Management by ECOMAN
- October 2010, Dubai, UAE
- Finance for Non- Finance Professionals by Meirc Training & Consulting
- November 2010, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Project Management Workshop
- January 15-17, 2013 Abu Dhabi
- Supply Chain & Procurement Leaders Forum
- February 18 & 19, 2013 Dubai
- Corporate Governance Workshop March 1st & 2nd 2016, Abu Dhabi
- Successful Post-Merger Integration September 18-19, 2019 Abu Dhabi
- Port Management Program 2019
- October 14-18, 2019 Rotterdam
- Director Development Programme November 10-12, 2019 Abu Dhabi
- Training-Attachment attended
- Total (Training Attachment)
- Area Covered;
- Contracts and Purchasing
- Duration: August 2005, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- BP Shipping Context by BP CEO (Training Attachment)
- Area Covered;
- BP Shipping Operations by BP VP Operations
- BP Shipping Procurement & Performance Management Overview
- Marine Buying & Process & Systems
- Strategic Sourcing
- Bunker Buying Overview
- Performance Management
- Purchase to Pay Process
- Duration: June/ July 2010
Certification
- Emergencies, Crises Foundation
Affiliations
- ADNATCO-NGSCO Tender Board “A” Secretary
- ADNATCO-NGSCO IT Disaster Recovery Member
- ADNATCO-NGSCO SAP Project: Functional Team Lead-Material Management
- AD Ports Asset Management & Materials Management (Functional Team Lead)
- Bani Yas Club Board member-Acting CEO (December 2012- November 2015)
- Safeen Board of Directors ( 2019)
- Member of food security committee - Ministry of Economics (2020 till present)
- Member at trade facilitation committee – Abu Dhabi Customs (2020 till present)
- Vice Chairman AD Ports Tender Board looking after all tender submissions and conduct negotiations to ensure win situation for AD Ports.
Additional Information
- AWARDS: , A letter of appreciation for excellent performance at work in September 2009, 2010,2011,and 2012. Procurement Excellence Standard Award May 2019
- Abu Dhabi Port Group best Managing Director - Manood Award 4th Edition, 2021
Timeline
Regional CEO - Africa
Abu Dhabi Ports
05.2022 - Current
- Sanctions Compliance for UAE Maritime Sector
11-2021
Deputy CEO
Serdal
09.2021 - Current
- Emergencies, Crises Foundation
07-2021
- Leadership Training - ISO 5501:2014
12-2020
Managing Director
Abu Dhabi Ports, Khalifa Port, Abu Dhabi Ports Company
02.2019 - 05.2022
Vice President Procurement
Abu Dhabi Ports
03.2014 - 10.2019
Senior Manager
Abu Dhabi Ports
03.2013 - 03.2014
Purchasing Manager
Abu Dhabi Ports Company, ADPC
09.2012 - 03.2013
Procurement and Supply Manager
ADNATCO-NGSCO
06.2008 - 09.2012
Purchasing Officer
ADNATCO-NGSCO
10.2002 - 06.2008
Diploma Associate of Arts - undefined
Eastern Washington University
01.1998 - 01.1999
Hamaz Bin Abdul Mutalib, Spokane Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, Human Resources Management & General Management
Harvard Business School
Master of Strategic and Security studies - undefined
National Defence College
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