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MOHAMMED RAFI TAHASILDAR

MOHAMMED RAFI TAHASILDAR

Chief Procurement Officer / Head of Procurement / Director of Procurement
Dubai

Summary

Accomplished Procurement Leader with 31+ years of expertise in construction project management and procurement, delivering high-impact strategies for large-scale developments. As Chief Procurement Officer, direct cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain operations, ensuring timely delivery of materials and services for multimillion-dirham projects. Core competencies include:

  • Strategic Sourcing & Cost Optimization: Leverage market insights and negotiation prowess to achieve 15–20% annual cost savings on bulk procurement through multiple frameworks, maintaining quality standards.
  • Supplier Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strategic partnerships with global suppliers, securing competitive pricing and fostering innovation.
  • Supply Chain Integration: Spearheaded backward and vertical integration initiatives to enhance organizational self-reliance, reducing third-party dependencies by 30%.
  • ERP Implementation: Finalizing deployment of enterprise platforms to centralize procurement workflows, enabling real-time analytics and process automation.

Key Achievements:

  • Project Leadership: Directed end-to-end procurement for landmark developments (e.g., Burj Azizi, Azizi Venice, Azizi Riviera, Azizi Milan), managing AED 12B + material budgets and mitigating supply chain risks to meet aggressive timelines.
  • Process Innovation: Streamlined procurement cycles by 25% through digitized workflows and transparent tender processes, eliminating ERP reliance prior to current system overhaul.
  • Sustainability Advocacy: Integrated eco-conscious sourcing practices, achieving a 40% increase in sustainable material adoption across projects since 2020.
  • Leadership Approach: Data-driven decision-maker adept at aligning procurement strategy with organizational growth objectives. Recognized for cultivating stakeholder trust, resolving vendor disputes, and driving cross-departmental collaboration to exceed project KPIs.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

Chief Procurement Officer

Azizi Developments
Dubai
12.2020 - Current
  • Heading Procurement department with a team of 70 professionals to manage the Procurement of Materials & Subcontract packages value excess to AED 18 Billion for Contracting Division.
  • Procurement of Consultancy services - Freelance service for designing Architectural, Structural, MEP and specialized package like ID works, Landscaping & Swimming pool etc.
  • Overseeing procurement of FM, Marketing requirements etc.
  • Major Projects: Burj Azizi (2nd tallest tower of the world - 725m), Azizi Venice (107 mid rise buildings + Opera + 109 mansions, lagoon), Azizi Riviera in Meydan comprise of 16,500 apartments / 71 Bldgs in four phases, Creek View1 - 2B+G+2podiums+17storeys Luxury apartments bldg. in Healthcare city, Creek View2 - 2B+G+Podiums + 18 storeys Luxury apartment

Procurement Manager

Pivot Engineering & General Contracting WLL
Abu Dhabi
12.2018 - 12.2020
  • Spearheaded Procurement Department encompassing Procurement of subcontract packages, Purchase of Materials for Civil & MEP, Sourcing, Vendor Development, Quality, Value Engineering to enhance the savings.
  • Monitored the implementation of system for ensuring availability of stock / out of stock situations, and made appropriate arrangements to ensure on- time deliveries.
  • Formulated the procurement strategies & category structure while gaining alignment with corporate and regional stakeholders to drive overall total cost of ownership.
  • Achieved budgeted targets and more by negotiating commercial terms and conditions for the contracts.
  • Managed material & inventory levels for ensuring ready availability to meet procurement & dispatch targets.
  • Studied purchase requisitions, monitoring stock & requirements of quantities of the Bill of Materials (BOM) against budgets.

Group Procurement Manager

ANC Holdings LLC
Dubai
10.1994 - 12.2018
  • Front-led the dept. for procuring S/c packages, materials & construction equipments valuing more than AED 800 million annually for Construction Division & other ancillary companies.
  • Assessed project requirements like materials, prelims, f/w systems, scaffolding & so on in coordination with project team upon receipt of budgets.
  • Pioneered in establishing a Formwork & Scaffolding division by building specialized form works like Paschal, Tabla, Peri, Doka formwork systems.
  • Procured materials for architectural metal works, Aluminum & Glazing, Joinery and Signage division from local and international markets.
  • Major Projects: 3B+G+29 Storey Emirates Staff Accommodation at Tecom, ARENCO TOWER-(G+9) Multi storey car park + 36 Storey Office Tower at Media City.

Education

B.E. - Civil Engineering

BVB College of Engineering & Technology
Hubli, Karnataka
07.1983 - 07.1987

Certifications

  • Certified Purchasing Professional Manager (CPPM), American Purchase Society
  • ISO 9000 Internal Auditor Training, International Organization for Standardization

Timeline

Chief Procurement Officer

Azizi Developments
12.2020 - Current

Procurement Manager

Pivot Engineering & General Contracting WLL
12.2018 - 12.2020

Group Procurement Manager

ANC Holdings LLC
10.1994 - 12.2018

B.E. - Civil Engineering

BVB College of Engineering & Technology
07.1983 - 07.1987

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