Tender and Procurement Specialist at Centrasia Middle East (Oil and Gas Services Cont.) (2023-06 – Present)
- Oversee the end-to-end bid preparation and submission process, including opportunity identification, information gathering, drafting and compiling proposal documents, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to deliver compliant, high-quality, and competitive bids.
- Manage the sourcing, purchasing, and procurement of goods and services, ensuring cost-effective, timely, and quality acquisitions in line with organizational policies and regulations. Responsibilities include supplier assessment, contract negotiation, and purchase order administration.
- Overseeing and managing quality audits for the Tender and Procurement departments.
Tendering and Contracts Coordinator at QBS Construction WLL (Roads & Infrastructure Contractor) (2014-01 – 2022-08)
- Identify new tender opportunities, inform the steering committee, and manage the full bid cycle including review meetings, PQs, tender document preparation, and timely, compliant submissions.
- Analyze client requirements and develop structured, high-quality bid content; ensure proposal formatting, compliance, and adherence to internal quality standards.
- Prepare evaluation reports, maintain the bid information database, and coordinate all pre- and post-tender clarifications.
- Initiate procurement by issuing RFQs to approved suppliers/subcontractors, assist in preparing quotations, and support Finance with Guarantees and contract reviews.
- Compile regular tendering activity reports and carry out additional responsibilities as required.
- Successfully managed and executed departmental quality audits, ensuring compliance with established standards.
Tendering & Project Coordinator at Al Husam General Contracting Establishment (2010-11 – 2013-12)
- Streamlined procurement and tender management through competitive bidding, proposal evaluation, negotiations, and Bid/No Bid analyses for informed decision-making.
- Managed tender portfolios, coordinated task execution, improved drafts, and ensured on-time submissions while maintaining compliance with regulations and protocols.
- Maintained tender tracking tools, provided real-time bid status, and supported senior management with administrative and project-related tasks.
- Optimized sourcing strategies and supplier engagement to enhance product innovation, cross-departmental collaboration, and procurement efficiency.
- Monitored site progress, recommended resource reallocations, facilitated vendor pre-qualification, initiated material purchases, and supported finance with AP invoice preparation.
- Managed on-site personnel, focusing on training, development, and team performance, while assisting project managers in maintaining project momentum.
Business Development Executive at Al-Malik Group (2006-06 – 2010-10)
- Acquire new clients through direct outreach, marketing collaboration, and networking, while maintaining strong relationships with existing clients for retention.
- Develop business proposals and contracts, suggest product/service upgrades, and negotiate favorable terms to maximize revenue.
- Train staff in technical and interpersonal skills to enhance sales performance.
- Monitor client feedback and market trends to ensure offerings remain relevant and meet client needs.
