Procurement Lead - Bin Arbaid Holding - Alkhor, Qatar
(2025-05)
Divisions supported: Al Aqaria Trading & Contracting, Bin Arbaid Technical & Engineering, Qatar Security Services, Bin Arbaid Trading (Carpentry Division), Bin Arbaid Real Estate, Bin Arbaid Transportation & Equipment.
- Lead procurement operations across all business units (operations, IT, HR, marketing, R&D, facilities), ensuring cost-effective, timely, and compliant acquisition of goods and services.
- Formulate and implement organization-wide procurement strategies aligned with corporate goals, driving standardization and efficiency across six operating divisions.
- Oversee strategic sourcing and category management, delivering measurable year-over-year cost savings and value enhancements.
- Negotiate high-value supplier contracts, SLAs, and MSAs, ensuring strong risk management and commercial terms.
- Spearheaded deployment and enhancement of e-procurement solutions on SAP and Sage, improving visibility, compliance, and reporting.
- Develop supplier KPIs and SLAs; conduct quarterly business reviews to drive continuous improvement.
- Build and lead a high-performing procurement team, defining roles and objectives to meet cross-divisional demand.
- Conduct cost-benefit analyses, TCO assessments, and market trend evaluations to guide sourcing decisions.
- Integrate ESG criteria and supplier diversity into sourcing and supplier selection processes.
- Partner with legal and risk teams to ensure contract compliance and manage disputes and claims.
- Track global supply chain risk and develop contingency plans to safeguard business continuity.
- Prepare executive-level dashboards and reports on procurement performance, savings, and strategic impact for the Group Procurement Manager.
- Supervise preparation and approval of RFPs, RFQs, tenders, requisitions, and purchase orders; manage procurement budgets and expenditure tracking.
Senior Procurement Officer - Al Aqaria Trading and Contracting - Bin Arbaid Holding - Alkhor, Qatar
(2023-05 - 2025-04)
Key Projects Handled
- Call Off Contracts for Service Connection – All over Qatar (Kahramaa)
- Call Off Contract for Extension of Distribution Main Lines – All over Qatar (Kahramaa)
- Construction of Head Office Building (3B+G+M+3) – Lusail City
- Proposed Carpentry Workshop + Welding Shop + Building Material Shed + Admin Building – Manateq, Mesaieed
- Expansion of Existing Majlis – Alkhor
- Construction of Residential Building (G+3) – Alkhor
- Construction of Saif's Compound Villas (G+1) – Alkhor
- Construction of Gas Cylinder Store Shed – EMCO Project, Mesaieed
- Office Maintenance Service – Dolphin Project, Raslaffan, Alkhor
- Construction of Residential Building (G+3+PH) – Alkhor
- Construction of Residential Building (G+2) – Alkhor
- Construction of Residential Building (G+4) – Alkhor
- Civil & MEP Works for Car Parking Shade at Anti-Doping Lab – Mesaieed
- Fabrication, Supply & Installation of Canopy Shed in CCC – Raslaffan, Alkhor
- Analyzed procurement data to recommend improvements to policies and workflows, and developed new sourcing proposals.
- Managed supplier onboarding and maintained the approved supplier list, including annual compliance checks.
- Prepared quarterly KPI and supplier evaluation reports; monitored draft contracts for management approval.
- Evaluated vendor performance and delivery/product non-conformities, proposing corrective actions.
- Built and maintained key stakeholder relationships to align sourcing proposals with project needs.
- Ensured procurement workflows complied with regulatory, safety, and quality requirements; supported internal and external audits.
Procurement Officer - Al Hamal Trading & Contracting - Doha, Qatar
(2022-03 - 2023-02)
Key Projects Handled
- Modification & Renovation of Existing Shops & Residential (G+3) Building – Msherieb
- Proposed G+M Commercial Building (Retail Shops) – Msherieb
- Proposed Mixed-Use Development (G+3) – Al Sailiya
- Proposed (G+M+1) Commercial Building – Abu Hamour
- Proposed G+2 Residential Building – Al Thumama
- Partnered with the Procurement Manager to reduce costs through vendor selection, negotiation, and requirement consolidation.
- Negotiated credit facilities, payment terms, and delivery terms with suppliers; maintained the approved vendor list and agreements.
- Issued RFQs, prepared offer comparison statements, and evaluated quotations against technical and commercial specifications.
- Prepared purchase orders and verified invoices/delivery notes against POs; tracked total purchase cost per project.
- Coordinated with site teams on delivery status and resolved defective or unacceptable material issues.
Procurement Officer - Bin Omran Trading & Contracting - Doha, Qatar
(2016-01 - 2022-01)
Key Projects Handled
- Road & Infrastructure Project – Shamal (Client: Ashghal)
- Infrastructure Gaps for Al Kheesa Project – Package 1 & 2 (Client: Ashghal)
- Bulk Earthworks for Al Khor International Stadium Project (Client: Ashghal)
- Flow Diversion – Waa & Rayyan Project
- Established cost parameters and budgets for purchases; negotiated pricing and supply contracts.
- Maintained supplier qualification records and drafted SLAs to evaluate supplier performance.
- Managed order-placement timing, supply/demand alignment, and material replenishment.
- Monitored expenses against approved budgets and maintained the vendor contract database.
Procurement Officer - Prosperous Qatar - Doha, Qatar
(2014-12 - 2015-12)
Key Projects Handled
- GASF – Gulf Artificial Stone Factory – Mesaieed
- AKD – Al Khor & Dakira Project – Raslaffan
- Reforcetech Mini Bar Factory Project – New Industrial Area
- Gasal Project (Inside Qatar Steel Premises) – Mesaieed
- Petrotec Project – Warehouse Project, Raslaffan
- Led a team of buyers, monitoring budget pricing against project specifications for the tender department.
- Supervised order placement, supply/demand alignment, and supplier/subcontractor performance.
- Sourced cost-effective materials and services and developed commodity cost-reduction strategies.
- Resolved disputes and claims with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
Procurement Officer - Coral Real Estate Group - Doha, Qatar
(2013-02 - 2014-11)
Key Projects Handled
- Dar Al Salam Mall – Abu Hamour
- Dar Al Salam Compound – Abu Hamour
- 9 Pearl Compound – Al Wabb
- Diamond Compound – West Bay Lagoon
- Prepared RFQs and supplier comparison statements based on project and contractual requirements.
- Identified cost-effective vendors and ensured technical specification and quality compliance.
- Prepared Letters of Award and purchase orders per client/consultant/main-contractor terms.
- Coordinated with project engineers on material submittals and procurement logs.
Leasing & Sales Administrator - Asteco Qatar L.L.C. - Doha, Qatar
(2009-06 - 2013-01)
Projects: Danat Qatar, Al Majid Tower, Al Majid Compound
- Administered sales and leasing contracts, reservations, and CRM records for new apartment sales.
- Coordinated with sales executives, IT, developers, and clients; tracked installments and mortgage financing.
Administrator (Part-Time) - SkyOryx JV - Doha, Qatar
(2007-08 - 2009-05)
- Provided administrative and database management support, including inventory, mail, and reporting.
