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- WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONALSTRATEGIC SOURCING MANAGER - GLOBALENERGY AND UTILITIESJanuary 2017 - October 2020 (3 years and 9 months)Dubai, United Arab EmiratesNote: Due to profile text limitations, for full responsibilities, project portfolio and detailed achievements please refer to my CV.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:• Effective Project Management: Integrated Services Projects in South Iraq with major oil and gas clients comprising total value of$60M+ recording significant savings, including full tendering, RFP, RFQ circle• Delivered Eastern Hemisphere cost reduction initiatives for high-value vendors during company transformation process• Created, executed and monitored comprehensive sourcing and category improvement strategies inclusive of vision, roadmap, targets, timelines and budgets aligned to business goals and objectives• Vendor Management (Supplier Performance Cards and Quarterly Business Reviews [QBRS]): formulated strategy and managed top high-value vendors’ QBRS completion for Eastern Hemisphere geozones/countries in order to maintain KPIs• Collaborated with global colleagues in Gig Economy Council meetings and summits in London, UK and Dublin, Ireland representingorganization and increasing brand reputation• Gained in-depth knowledge of management systems, deftly functioning across complex and challenging region, noting differencesin law, finance, legal terms and conditions, compliance, tax and invoicing structures• Acted as internal point of contact to resolve issues, quickly and satisfactorily demonstrating strong interpersonal abilities• Led multiple global strategic sourcing and transformation initiatives across regions• Delivered operational efficiency improvements and cost optimisation programs• Managed complex stakeholder environments across international business units• Implemented process improvements and governance frameworks across functions• Recognised by global leadership for delivering measurable business impact
- self employedGLOBAL SERVICES CONSULTANT_Procurement and Strategic SourcingCONSULTING AND AUDITSOctober 2020 - August 2022 (1 year and 10 months)Dubai, United Arab EmiratesRESPONSIBILITIES• Delivered specialized expertise to organizations, focusing on enhancing business performance across processes, operations,policies, management, structure, and strategy within the domain of Supply Chain Management and Strategic Sourcing.• Analyzed and optimized relationships between businesses and suppliers, adeptly negotiated improved contractual terms to driveefficiency and cost-effectiveness.• Conducted comprehensive assessments, determining, and documenting functional requirements for operational, systems, andtechnical information architectures.• Provided in-depth training to clients, imparting knowledge on RFP, RFQ and Tendering procedures, negotiations strategic sourcing processes, andeffective supplier conditioning.• Detected issues within operational frameworks and conducted thorough investigations to identify and implement effectiveresolutions.• Developed and implemented new procedures and training programs, ensuring continuous improvement in operational efficiencyand staff capabilities.• Consulted with clients on the efficient utilization of ERP and SCM methods, strategically planning and optimizing resource allocationacross the entire business enterprise.• Made insightful recommendations for the implementation of new systems, practices, and procedures, acting as a catalyst foragreed-upon solutions to drive organizational effectiveness.
- United Planet GmbHBUSINESS PARTNER - STRATEGIC DIGITAL TRANSFORMATIONDIGITAL AND ITAugust 2022 - Today (3 years and 10 months)Dubai, United Arab EmiratesRESPONSIBILITIES:• Cultivating end-to-end business relationships globally, overseeing communication, and driving strong strategic negotiations formutually beneficial partnerships• Spearheading the adoption of proven software solutions to digitize processes and enhance operational efficiency across variousbusiness sectors• Tailoring comprehensive solutions to meet client requirements, ensuring the seamless integration of building blocks from a singlesource• Leading strong contract management initiatives, ensuring the precise execution of agreements and adherence to terms• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline technical implementations and provide strategic guidance to alignsolutions with client needs• Exercising leadership in guiding initiatives to improve customer experiences through the implementation of paperless and user-friendly solutions adaptable to various industries• Advising on industry-specific trends and innovations, contributing to the continuous evolution of client solutions
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