Tayam Ehab

Experienced Procurement Officer with extensive on-ground and international experience in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, specializing in construction and oil & gas projects.

Procurement and Business Development Manager - Forsa General Trading - Riyadh

(2026-03)

• Grew B2B sales by 32% YoY, closing SAR 1.8M in annual contract value.
• Achieved 87% client retention through consistent delivery and relationship management.
• Cut 12 hrs/week of manual work by automating BOQ generation and supplier comparison.
• Eliminated manual data entry costs through automated document processing and structured data workflows.
• Diversified revenue streams and increased market share by identifying and entering high-potential product markets.
• Reduced dependency on core markets by expanding into new regions.
• Cut procurement turnaround from 5 days to 1.5 days by standardizing workflows.
• Introduced RFQ tracking systems, reducing procurement errors by 30%.
• Built the company's sales process from the ground up, including policies, quotation standards, follow-up procedures, and deal tracking systems.
• Continuously refined the sales pipeline to improve speed and consistency from first inquiry to closed deal.
• Served as the primary point of contact for key accounts, managing expectations and resolving issues proactively.
• Turned one-time project clients into recurring accounts through consistent after-sales follow-up.
• Developed a structured pricing model factoring in supplier costs, logistics, VAT, and target margins.
• Established minimum margin thresholds for all deals, ensuring no order was approved below profitability standards.
• Identified and corrected underpriced product lines that were being sold at insufficient margins, recovering lost profitability.
• Implemented regular pricing reviews to reflect supplier cost changes, market shifts, and currency fluctuations.
• Differentiated pricing strategies across client segments including contractors, consultants, and end users.
• Monitored competitor pricing to maintain market competitiveness without compromising company margins.
• Introduced commercial terms and conditions into client contracts to protect company interests and reduce disputes.
• Ensured all procurement activity aligned with client project timelines, reducing exposure to delay penalties.
• Trained and guided junior staff on procurement procedures, quotation standards, and client communication.
• Acted as the internal point of reference for technical product knowledge across electrical, mechanical, and civil categories.

Senior Procurement Officer | Construction & Oil & Gas - Maridive Offshore Projects - Khafji, Saudi Arabia (Egypt & Saudi Arabia On-site)

(2022-07 - 2025-03)

Led the end-to-end procurement function across Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt and foreign markets supporting multiple construction and oil & gas projects with complex on-site requirements. Managed an annual procurement spend of approximately USD 3–5M, covering materials, equipment, and subcontracted services.

• Oversaw the review and approval of purchase requests (PRs) to ensure compliance with technical specifications, budgets, and procurement policies.
• Directed RFQ and tendering processes with local and international suppliers, ensuring competitive pricing and alignment with project requirements.
• Led and supported tender and bid evaluations, sourcing optimized supplier quotations to improve project win rates.
• Utilized Odoo ERP to manage and control the full procurement lifecycle, including RFQs, POs, proforma invoices, invoices, payment requests, and delivery notes.
• Finalized purchase agreements and coordinated logistics and delivery arrangements.
• Acted as the primary procurement focal point for on-site projects, coordinating closely with engineering, project management, finance, and site teams.
• Ensured 95%+ on-time delivery through proactive supplier follow-up, issue resolution, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Conducted strategic supplier negotiations, achieving 8–12% cost savings through price optimization and favorable payment terms.
• Supported tender pricing strategies to ensure commercial competitiveness and successful project awards.
• Led supplier sourcing, evaluation, onboarding, and performance management, monitoring KPIs for quality, delivery, and cost.
• Reduced procurement and supply chain risks by qualifying alternative and backup suppliers.
• Maintained strong, long-term relationships with existing suppliers while developing partnerships with new vendors.
• Maintained accurate procurement documentation to support audits, compliance, and management reporting.

Procurement Officer / Quality Assurance Specialist - Rochem Inspectors

(2021-09 - 2022-07)

Quality Control Specialist - Pharco B International

(2020-11 - 2021-09)

Master's degree - Quality Management - Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (2020 - 2024)

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology Chemistry - Faculty of Science, Alexandria University (2016 - 2020)

Diploma - Supply Chain Management Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management - Cambridge Training College ctcbritain (2023 - 2023)