YAHYA ALI ALRIYAMI
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Senior Procurement and Commercial Executive with extensive leadership experience in the energy sector. Drives procurement strategies that align with corporate objectives and enhance operational capacity. Builds high-performance teams and fosters strong supplier relationships to deliver sustainable business value.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
VP PROCUREMENT
Adnoc Logistics & Services
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Lead the procurement function supporting strategic logistics and maritime operations
- Developed procurement strategies aligned with corporate objectives while enhancing operational efficiency
- Enhanced supplier relationships and governance to improve commercial processes
- Collaborated with executive leadership to support business transformation initiatives
VP PROCUREMENT
Al Dhafra Petroleum
10.2017 - 12.2021
- Established and implemented updated procurement processes
- Led complex commercial negotiations for the first EPC contract to kick off oil production
- Established a new inventory and warehousing strategies in collaboration with Adnoc onshore
- Built and manned a high performing procurement team to commence the production phase
VP PROCUREMENT
Adnoc Offshore
08.2009 - 09.2017
- Directed procurement and strategic sourcing initiatives supporting large offshore operations
- Participated actively in the joint operation of the two operating companies in Zakum Field
- Managed major contracts and commercial negotiations for the upgrade of production platforms in Zakum and Umm Shaif oil fields
- Served as a trusted advisor to executive management on procurement strategies and commercial matters
- Permeant member of the high-value contracts tenders board
CONTRACTS MANAGER
Adnoc Offshore
01.2005 - 07.2008
- Managed complex EPC, services and supply contracts and tenders
- Lead contract negotiations, claims management and dispute resolution
- Ensured compliance with procurement policies and procedures ensuring full integrity of tendering process
CONTRACTS SPECIALIST
Adnoc Offshore
05.1996 - 12.2004
- Administered commercial contracts and negotiations for construction and maintenance works
- Prepared tender documents, evaluate bids and finalized tender in line with established policies and procedures
- Conducted site visit meeting with contractors and suppliers
Education
MBA -
Chevely Business School
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates01-2012
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
University of Louisville
USA01-1996
Skills
- Procurement analytics
- Strategic sourcing
- Commercial negotiation
- Supplier relationship management
- Risk management
- Claim mitigation and dispute resolution
- Business Management for services and EPC projects
- Business transformation
- Team leadership
- Commercial Arbitration
- Supply chain management
- Regulatory compliance
- Market analysis
- Decision making
- Global mindset
- Corporate governance understanding
Certification
Diploma in Commercial Arbitration, International Arbitration Centre, Egypt
Languages
English
Accomplishments
- Established Engineering Consultancy office in Abu Dhabi and completed a number of residential projects focusing on practical and yet contemporary designs that met the full expectations of customers.
- Guest speaker in number of local and international conferences such as MARCUSEVANS CONFERENCE, Barcelona, METAL BULLETIN CONFERENCE, Abu Dhabi
Timeline
VP PROCUREMENT
Adnoc Logistics & Services
01.2022 - 06.2022
VP PROCUREMENT
Al Dhafra Petroleum
10.2017 - 12.2021
VP PROCUREMENT
Adnoc Offshore
08.2009 - 09.2017
CONTRACTS MANAGER
Adnoc Offshore
01.2005 - 07.2008
CONTRACTS SPECIALIST
Adnoc Offshore
05.1996 - 12.2004
MBA -
Chevely Business School
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
University of Louisville