Abdulaziz Khayat
Jeddah,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in time-sensitive project completion and contract administration. Demonstrates strong skills in supplier relationship management, RFQ preparation, and tendering process understanding. A persuasive negotiator and effective team leader, committed to driving successful outcomes through strategic planning and execution.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Procurement & Tender Lead
Red Sea Film Festival Foundation
Jeddah, Mecca Region
09.2025 - Current
- Reviewed contract terms to mitigate potential risks.
- Achieved better negotiation outcomes by establishing strong supplier relations.
- Streamlined procurement activities, improved efficiency.
- Trained new staff members, enhancing team performance.
- Managed executive departments needs ensuring efficiency, quality, and regulatory compliance.
Procurement specialist
Red Sea Film Festival Foundation
Jeddah, Mecca Region
10.2022 - 08.2025
- Collaborated with key stakeholders to identify procurement needs.
- Assisted in resolving any arising discrepancies or complaints from suppliers or clients regarding deliveries or payments made and owed.
- Analysed market trends, contributing to strategic decision-making.
- Oversaw the preparation and processing of purchase orders, ensuring accuracy in documentation.
- Ensured all purchases adhered strictly to budget limitations set by management.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure favourable terms.
- Handled complex negotiations with suppliers resulting in significant cost savings without sacrificing service level agreements.
Operations/ Admin
Samana Special Mission
Jeddah, Mecca Region
11.2019 - 09.2022
- Liaising with internal customers and suppliers for clarifications, negotiating terms, placing orders, and securing acknowledgments
- Contract & Documentation Management
- Ensuring correct quantities and conditions are met, verifying invoices against orders (goods receipt), and handling payments with finance
- Tracking procurement savings, creating reports (plan vs. actual), and monitoring market trends
Administrator
Hany Meer Law Firm
Jeddah, Mecca Region
11.2015 - 10.2019
- Increased efficiency of document retrieval with a well-organised filing system.
- Provided comprehensive secretarial support to the Managing Director, ensuring smooth daily operations within the executive suite.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality at all times as required by protocol.
- Assisted clients with daily enquiries and addressed incoming correspondence to maintain timely responses.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Administrative Science
King Abdulaziz University
Jeddah, Mecca Region 09.2015 - 04.2021
Skills
- Time-Sensitive project completion
- Contract administration
- Supplier relationship management
- RFQ preparation
- Tendering process understanding
- Persuasive negotiator
- Team leading
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
Certification
Certified International Procurement Professional (CIPP).
Certified International Procurement Manager (CIPM).
Project Management Professional (PMP).
Timeline
Procurement & Tender Lead
Red Sea Film Festival Foundation
09.2025 - Current
Procurement specialist
Red Sea Film Festival Foundation
10.2022 - 08.2025
Operations/ Admin
Samana Special Mission
11.2019 - 09.2022
Administrator
Hany Meer Law Firm
11.2015 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Business Administration - Administrative Science
King Abdulaziz University
09.2015 - 04.2021