Tamer Khalaf

Oil & Gas Tenders, Contracts & Procurement leader with 25+ years of experience across EPC/EPCM environments, including more than a decade in procurement management. Experienced in commercial tendering, contract management, supplier negotiations, strategic sourcing, vendor performance, cost optimization and cross-functional leadership. Managed high-value tenders exceeding USD 18M and delivered procurement cost reductions of 15–20%, while reducing cycle times by 30%.

Strong experience coordinating with local and international suppliers, internal stakeholders and JV partners, supported by SAP and Oracle ERP.

General Manager – Tenders, Contracts & Procurement at Rashid Petroleum Company (Rashpetco) (2013-01 – Present)

Lead full-cycle tendering, procurement and contract activities for Oil & Gas projects.

• Oversee tendering and contract processes for projects exceeding USD 18M, supporting compliant and commercially optimized outcomes.
• Negotiate with local and international suppliers and manage commercial relationships to maximize value.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulations and safety standards throughout tender and contract processes.
• Monitor supplier performance, expand the international supplier base and conduct market benchmarking.
• Implemented cost-saving initiatives reducing procurement costs by 15–20% and cycle times by 30%.
• Lead and mentor cross-functional procurement teams and prepare management reports for senior management.
• Build strong relationships with JV partners and internal stakeholders and drive continuous improvement.

Section Head – Contracts & Tenders at Rashid Petroleum Company (Rashpetco) (2000-01 – 2013-12)

Managed contracts and tender operations for high-value Oil & Gas projects.

• Developed and implemented contract policies and procedures to support compliance and transparency.
• Coordinated with local and international suppliers to secure optimal commercial terms.
• Monitored supplier performance and conducted market benchmarking for best-value options.
• Prepared management reports and facilitated cross-departmental coordination.

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting – Ain Shams University (1996-01 – 2000-12)