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Mohammad A Abdallah

Mohammad A Abdallah

Dubai,UAE

Summary

Procurement and Contract Management Professional with 12 years of experience in sourcing, commercial analysis, and supplier performance management. Developed an AI-driven price analysis model that reduced lead time by 40% and implemented automated reporting tools that improved cost visibility and operational efficiency. Experienced in contract compliance, negotiation support, and data-driven decision-making. Combines strong analytical capability with commercial insight to deliver measurable value and process improvement.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Contract Management Officer

Emirates Airlines
Dubai
2023.11 - 2026.03

Contract Management & Commercial Operations Supplier Performance & Risk Management Data Analysis & Process Optimization Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Conduct price analysis and negotiate contracts for aircraft materials across fleet operations, ensuring commercial alignment and cost optimization.
  • Finalize 150+ vendor contracts annually, delivering cost reduction through strategic negotiation and volume leverage.
  • Reduce contract approval cycle time by 30% by streamlining internal review workflows and enhancing stakeholder coordination.
  • Administer annual price adjustments in accordance with contractual pricing formulas, ensuring compliance and commercial accuracy.
  • Led three-year retrospective price catalogue review, identifying pricing discrepancies and securing USD 4.2M in commercial claim recoveries through structured data validation and supplier reconciliation.
  • Lead supplier performance evaluations using structured KPIs; present commercial insights to senior management to strengthen negotiation positioning.
  • Review and interpret contractual clauses, obligations, and liabilities to mitigate financial exposure and reduce dispute risks.
  • Maintain full regulatory and contractual compliance, achieving 100% audit pass rate with zero penalties.
  • Conduct contractual effectiveness assessments of BFE agreements and prepare commercial risk assessment reports to support procurement leadership.
  • Maintain centralized digital repository of contractual terms to enhance Engineering access to product support entitlements.
  • Analyze technical and in-service performance data to assess cost structures and support future sourcing strategies.
  • Develop AI-based procurement evaluation tools to improve sourcing efficiency, enhance data accuracy, and reduce lead time.
  • Provide direct commercial support to Procurement Manager in strategic supplier negotiations and high-value contract discussions.

Procurement Business Support Analyst

Emirates Airline
Dubai
2017.04 - 2023.10

Procurement Analytics & Governance Supplier Risk & Performance Analysis Reporting & Process Improvement Inventory & Contractual Compliance Support

  • Coordinated with business units and customers to ensure data accuracy and improve procurement reporting processes.
  • Supported procurement policy implementation through documentation validation and structured data analysis.
  • Conducted procurement audits and monitored Quality Review processes to enhance operational compliance and efficiency.
  • Maintained accurate procurement databases and ensured adherence to internal governance standards.
  • Performed financial and operational risk assessments of suppliers, including pandemic impact evaluations to support business continuity.
  • Prepared monthly vendor performance dashboards, KPIs, and executive summaries for senior leadership review.
  • Conducted spend analysis, supply market research, and SWOT assessments to support sourcing strategy development.
  • Developed SAP Business Objects reports to monitor purchase, repair, and inventory performance metrics.
  • Reduced supplier onboarding lead time by 25% by streamlining internal processes and improving coordination between procurement and business units.
  • Automated purchase order tracking processes, cutting manual work by 1-2 hours and improving reporting accuracy for daily tasks.
  • Analysed procurement spend data and identified cost-saving opportunities, contributing reduction in operational costs.
  • Managed man-hour reimbursements and parts replacements under Boeing and Airbus commitment letters to ensure contractual compliance.
  • Reconciled Repair, In-House, and Purchase Orders to strengthen vendor performance monitoring.
  • Supported stock provisioning aligned with Just-in-Time (JIT) principles to enhance cost efficiency.

Component Repair Admin

Emirates Airline
Dubai
2014.06 - 2017.04
  • Maintained and updated aircraft component status records, ensuring accurate tracking of Repair Orders, warranty claims, maintenance messages, and modification requests.
  • Recorded power plant modifications and maintained engine technical records to ensure compliance with life limits and airworthiness standards.
  • Monitored Repair Orders for cost control, Repair Turnaround Time (RTAT), and invoice processing accuracy.
  • Supported repair contract proposals to enhance internal repair capabilities.
  • Generated repair performance reports to identify bottlenecks and improve workshop efficiency.
  • Provided guidance and training on technical documentation including IPC, CMM, AMM, CML, Service Bulletins, and Engineering Orders.

Planner/Library

Fujairah Aviation Academy
Fujairah
2013.02 - 2014.02
  • Monitored implementation of Airworthiness Directives (ADs), mandatory and optional Service Bulletins (SBs), and aircraft modifications across engines, structures, systems, and avionics; maintained accurate compliance databases and status records.
  • Prepared and maintained short- and long-term maintenance and overhaul forecasts for airframe, engines, and components to support operational planning and airworthiness requirements.

Education

Bachelor of Science: BSc - Aeronautical Engineering

Emirates Aviation University
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2006.02 - 2012.02

CIPS Level 4 Diploma - Procurement and Supply

Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
UK
2024.07 - 2026.01

Skills

  • Procurement & Commercial Analysis
  • KPI Monitoring & Performance Reporting
  • Negotiation & Issue Resolution
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Data Analysis & Insights
  • Process Improvement
  • Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Risk Awareness and Assessment
  • Microsoft Applications ( Excel - PowerPoint - Word )
  • Power BI
  • SAP Business Objects
  • Microsoft Power Apps
  • SQL
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • AI Tools (Prompt Engineering & Workflow Optimization)

Languages

Arabic - Native
English - Full Professional Proficiency

Accomplishments

    Merit Najm Award – Emirates Airline

    August 2024

    Recognized for developing a process optimization solution that significantly reduced the time required for the Price Catalogue Sanitization process.

    Bronze Najm Award – Emirates Airline

    August 2022

    Awarded for leveraging business systems expertise to develop automated Business Objects reporting tools, resulting in measurable cost and man-hour savings across multiple departments.

    Merit Najm Award – Emirates Airline

    August 2017

    Recognized for enhancing Business Objects reporting capabilities following system upgrades, delivering cost and productivity improvements.

Certification

Ethical Procurement & Supply – 2026 Certificate
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) | January 2026

Generative AI for Procurement Analysts
Udemy | December 2025

Affiliations

  • ▪ Equestrian Explorer ▪ Mountaineer ▪ Filmmaker & Photographer ▪ Travel (50+ countries visited).

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

CIPS Level 4 Diploma - Procurement and Supply

Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
2024.07 - 2026.01

Contract Management Officer

Emirates Airlines
2023.11 - 2026.03

Procurement Business Support Analyst

Emirates Airline
2017.04 - 2023.10

Component Repair Admin

Emirates Airline
2014.06 - 2017.04

Planner/Library

Fujairah Aviation Academy
2013.02 - 2014.02

Bachelor of Science: BSc - Aeronautical Engineering

Emirates Aviation University
2006.02 - 2012.02
Mohammad A Abdallah