Abdullah Alshahrani

Senior Supply Chain Professional | Strategic Procurement | Tendering | Contracts

I am looking to leverage my expertise in supply chain management and strategic sourcing to drive operational excellence and cost optimization in a dynamic organization. I aim to contribute to innovative projects that enhance supplier relationships and improve overall efficiency while continuing to grow professionally in a challenging environment. Strong areas include proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP and Ariba, a commitment to business ethics, and a proven ability to deliver cost savings.

[email protected] +966 563727112 Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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Tendering, Procurement & Contracts Specialist
Dammam Airports CompanyDammam
May 2026 — Present
  • Negotiated complex commercial agreements, including pricing structures, payment terms, warranties, lead time, liquidated damages, performance guarantees, incoterms, and contractual risk allocation.
  • Supported organizational transformation and took the lead in change initiatives, including Ariba sourcing enhancement, SAP enhancement changes, procurement processes, operating models, and supply chain digitalization.
  • Built strategic partnerships with key suppliers to drive innovation, cost competitiveness, and quality improvement.
  • Developed and implemented category strategies based on spend analysis, market intelligence, supplier capabilities, business demand, and supply risk.
Procurement Specialist
ABBKhobar
Oct 2021 — Feb 2026
  • Developed & executed supply chain strategies aligned with business objectives, operational requirements, and long term growth plans.
  • Led strategic sourcing initiatives including market analysis, RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, bid evaluations, commercial negotiations, and contract awards totalling SAR 200 million, achieving 11% annual cost savings.
  • Managed supplier relationships for over 200 vendors, including supplier segmentation, performance reviews, supplier KPIs & scorecards, escalation management, responsiveness, & contractual compliance.
  • Managed demand & supply planning, collaborating with other departments to improve forecasting & material availability by 40%.
  • Optimized and managed international logistics and incoterms, distribution networks, coordinating freight forwarders, suppliers, warehousing & internal stakeholders.
  • Drove working-capital improvements through inventory optimization, payment terms, and better procurement planning. Improved average payment terms from 86 days to 110 days.
Procurement Officer
Mitsubishi Power Saudi ArabiaDammam
Feb 2020 — Oct 2021
  • Supported major projects through bidding process, cost estimation, sourcing strategies, lead-time analysis, commercial risk assessment.
  • Led TCO (total cost of ownership), supplier selection analysis to support business decisions.
  • Used ERP system and Ariba. Was part of the implementation and enhancement process of SAP HANA.
Procurement Officer
Hilal AlarabiaJubail
Aug 2019 — Feb 2020
  • Reviewed Purchase Requisitions and verified specifications, quantities, delivery & supporting documents prior to procurement.
  • Prepared and issued RFQs to approved vendors and followed up to ensure timely submission of quotations.
  • Issued POs after completing technical & commercial evaluations with compliance to procedures.
Skills
Strategic sourcing & Category managementStakeholder management & cross functional leadershipCommercial negotiation & cost optimizationSupplier relationship & performance managementTendering & contract managementSupply chain planning & risk managementTeam leadership & performance management
Education
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration
Saudi Electronic University
Aug 2020 — Nov 2025
Diploma of Engineering
Curtin College
Feb 2013 — Jul 2016
Certifications
CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement & Supply Chain
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)
In Progress, expected completion: March 2027
Certified International Procurement Professional
International Academy of Business & Financial Management
26th August 2021
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Native
References available upon request.
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