Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Senior Procurement & Logistics professional with over 10 years of experience in Military/ Defense, Workforce staffing, Oil & Gas Contracting, Procurement and Subcontracting leadership, holding top-notch leadership, program management and planning abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills paired with an organized nature and advanced problem-solving strengths. Able to set up and improve policies, reduce waste and support all business needs with efficient, high-quality materials. Consistently saved costs while increasing profits. Strongly inclined towards Bias for Action while ensuring the need to establish high ethical standards of work.
Lead and supervise team of subcontracts and procurement professionals to execute due diligence, novation and seamless transition of agreements in support of the Integrated Field Management Services (IFMS) to include Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Maintenance (EPCM) framework of services for Basra Oil Company (BOC) at Majnoon Oil Field, Iraq. Oversee subcontractor performance and compliance. Manage subcontract terms, pricing, and deliverables. Manage contract lifecycle, documentation, and transition processes. Lead subcontractor selection, source evaluation, and qualification processes. Negotiate subcontract terms, pricing, scopes, and delivery schedules with suppliers. Coordinate procurement, logistics, and delivery to align with project schedules.
Lead cradle-to-grave subcontract administration for mission technology and readiness support programs. Develop, negotiate, and execute complex subcontracts aligned with FAR/DFARS and corporate policies. Manage subcontractor performance, ensuring cost, schedule, quality, and technical requirements are met. Conduct source selection, cost/price analysis, and justification for subcontract award recommendations. Coordinate with program management, engineering, and finance to define subcontract scope and deliverables. Monitor subcontractor risk, implement mitigation plans, and resolve contractual or performance issues. Prepare and present subcontract status, metrics, and risk summaries to leadership and program stakeholders. Draft and manage modifications, change orders, and option exercises for existing subcontracts. Ensure subcontract compliance with export controls, cybersecurity, and security clearance requirements. Mentor and supervise subcontract administrators, providing training, guidance and workload prioritization.
Conducted all new sourcing activities, managed existing MENA Vendor Database & partnered with WFS (Workforce Staffing) vendors on day to day basis for all WFS operational requirements within Amazon building locations in U.A.E, KSA & EGY. Prepared and lead the Request for Quotation (RFP) solicitation project within MENA, to include evaluation of bids, rate negotiation, award of MSA (Manpower Service Agreement) and updating vendor rate cards. Facilitated additional market research, deep dived into vendor costs and determined hiring strategy based on local market conditions to ensure harmony across the region.
Oversaw billion dollar contracting budgets and all operational purchasing needs for government support services contracted with Inchcape Shipping Services. Devised and executed annual purchasing plans and contracts. Identified and targeted critical procurement issues, improving on operational performance by 75% in 2 year time frame. Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste. Achieved substantial cost savings by researching and implementing Procurement cost-saving initiatives and creating fresh new approaches to long-standing problems. Facilitated Vendor Meetings and site visits to aid in improved supplier vetting process and approvals.
Worked closely with LOGCAP IV Electrical team ensuring strict adherence of Electrical standards in procurement of non-counterfeit items only (such as electrical panels and breakers). Attended Vendor Evaluation Meetings and provide input to Vendor Management Team (VMT) on supplier performances and issues encountered on a weekly basis. Supporting KBR Support Team (UK) - Oil & Gas Division – Hydrocarbons. Directly supporting KBR Design & Construction team of engineers and project managers in bidding for critical Government projects. Team management with signing authority of US$25K.
Handled procurement of specific commodities such as Electrical/ DFAC/ MWR etc and any equipment or high value purchases that require technical expertise, observation and diligence. Conducted vendor pre-qualification, creation of bidder lists, bid solicitation, bid analysis, issues and administers purchase orders. Handled high priority AP1 & P1 purchase orders with amount valued approximating $500,000.00 and above. Receives and reviews purchase requisitions for proper authorization, appropriate funding, order clarity, compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
Handled incoming supply chain and vendor performance for 15 international accounts adding up to US$ 50 million. Facilitated post-award phase communication and execution of purchase orders in support of LOGCAP III BLS for US Army. Created Expediting Weekly and Vendor Evaluation Reports, that monitors all vendor’s delivery performance and response ratings. Attended Vendor Meetings discussing delivery issues, placing focus on establishing a clear understanding with vendors on the importance of on time deliveries and prompt response expected from them.