Aisha Mohammed
Al Khobar,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Results-driven Procurement and Supply Chain professional with over 8 years of cross-sector experience across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Nigeria. Holds an MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management and an MBA, complemented by advanced study in International Affairs and Strategic Studies. Known for strong negotiation, analytical thinking, and cross-cultural stakeholder engagement, with a track record of building supplier relationships that deliver long-term value. Experienced in end-to-end procurement for complex, high-value projects, including the pre-opening of Atlantis The Royal, Dubai, and procurement operations at the Nigerian Defence Academy. Demonstrates fast adaptability to digital procurement and supply chain platforms.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Manager - Procurement
Atqan Procurement
Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
01.2024 - Current
- Cost Savings: Delivered 15-20% cost savings across client portfolios through competitive tendering, vendor consolidation, and spend analysis
- Contract Management: Drafted, negotiated, and managed contracts, including framework agreements, fixed-price contracts, and SLAs with individual values up to $2M
- Supplier Management: Developed supplier performance programme with scorecards and KPIs to monitor quality, delivery, and compliance, fostering supplier accountability
- Procurement Setup: Established procurement function from scratch, developing policies, sourcing processes, contract templates, and supplier list to enhance operational efficiency
- Digital Procurement: Implemented Penny Procurement, streamlining processing time and enhancing compliance and audit records through improved workflows
- Compliance: Managed supplier risk assessments, contract reviews, and ethical procurement controls
- Sustainability: Developed a sustainable procurement framework aligned to ISO 20400, with ESG criteria embedded into supplier selection
- Reporting: Provided quarterly procurement reports and spend analysis to the CEO to support business decisions
Team Leader - Procurement & Logistics
Atlantis The Royal
Dubai
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Finalised supplier contracts by negotiating terms and conditions with each vendor, negotiated final settlements, and resolved outstanding claims
- Coordinated closeout of procurement and logistics operations with 50–100 suppliers, ensuring timely closure of purchase orders and contracts within budget
- Reconciled procurement spends against budgets, resolved invoice disputes, and ensured financial accuracy prior to project handover
- Established stock management system to catalogue and account for surplus items post-handover
Team Leader - Cost Audit
Atlantis The Royal & Atlantis The Palm
Dubai
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Led inventory audits and conducted cost reviews across Atlantis properties, identifying savings opportunities and enhancing financial controls.
- Monitored team performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Maintained excellent employee relationships by cultivating supportive, positive and helpful working environment.
- Monitored staff performance and developed improvement plans.
Procurement & Logistics - Pre-Opening
Atlantis The Royal
Dubai
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Managed procurement for key categories during pre-opening of Atlantis The Royal, Dubai, ensuring timely sourcing, supplier evaluation, and delivery of supplies across assigned departments
- Led competitive tendering and supplier selection, managing 50–100 vendors in line with project specifications and budget
- Coordinated between procurement and operations teams to facilitate seamless delivery and alignment of project goals
Graduate Assistant - Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Nigerian Defence Academy
Kaduna
10.2018 - 11.2020
- Coordinated procurement and logistics research projects, enhancing departmental academic operations
- Delivered logistics and supply chain coursework, fostering student understanding and engagement
- Maintained student safety inside and outside classrooms in line with school safeguarding policies.
- Established positive relationships with students, leading by example and responding appropriately to classroom needs.
- Provided one-to-one support to pupils requiring additional help, enhancing their learning outcomes.
Logistics Officer
Nigerian Defence Academy
Kaduna
09.2018 - 01.2020
- Coordinated supply planning meetings to identify and mitigate constraints and risks
- Oversaw goods receipt and conducted quality checks to maintain storage standards
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure adherence to procurement policies and enhance service delivery
Procurement Officer
Nigerian Defence Academy
Kaduna
07.2016 - 08.2018
- Conducted supplier negotiations, aligning departmental objectives with procurement strategies
- Managed supplier and stakeholder relationships, enhancing procurement operations
- Evaluated and approved products for purchase based on quality and value for money
- Prepared monthly procurement reports, providing insights for senior management decision-making
Education
MSc - Logistics & Supply Chain Management
University of Wollongong
Dubai, UAE06-2021
Master of International Affairs - Strategic Studies
Nigerian Defence Academy
Kaduna, Nigeria06-2018
MBA - Business Administration
Kaduna State University
Kaduna, Nigeria06-2017
B.Sc. - Business Administration
Kaduna State University
Kaduna, Nigeria06-2014
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing & Competitive Tendering
- Contract Negotiation & Management
- Category Management & Spend Analysis
- Supplier management
- Procurement governance
- Risk Management & Compliance
- Sustainable procurement
- Supply chain logistics
- Inventory Management & Quality Control
- Hospitality & Pre-Opening Procurement
- Defence procurement
- Stakeholder engagement
- Team Leadership & Development
- Information confidentiality
Certification
CIPS Ethics and Integrity eLearning Test, Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
Accomplishments
- Digital Procurement Implementation: 10-20% processing time reduction
- Built Procurement Function at Atqan: Played a founding role in establishing Atqan's procurement operations from day one, customising Penny Procurement to fit the business, setting up governance policies, onboarding suppliers, and building the team and contract frameworks that enabled Atqan to deliver client mandates from the outset.
- Cost Savings: 15-20% Delivered consistent cost savings across client portfolios through competitive tendering and spend analysis.
- Atlantis The Royal – Pre-Opening Procurement: Managed procurement for selected categories during the pre-opening of Atlantis The Royal, Dubai one of the world's most prestigious luxury hotel openings, overseeing sourcing, supplier selection, and delivery of supplies across assigned departments within a complex, high-value project environment.
Languages
Arabic
English
Custom
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aisha-usman-001636202/
Timeline
Assistant Manager - Procurement
Atqan Procurement
01.2024 - Current
Team Leader - Procurement & Logistics
Atlantis The Royal
05.2023 - 01.2024
Team Leader - Cost Audit
Atlantis The Royal & Atlantis The Palm
01.2023 - 04.2023
Procurement & Logistics - Pre-Opening
Atlantis The Royal
11.2021 - 12.2022
Graduate Assistant - Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Nigerian Defence Academy
10.2018 - 11.2020
Logistics Officer
Nigerian Defence Academy
09.2018 - 01.2020
Procurement Officer
Nigerian Defence Academy
07.2016 - 08.2018
MSc - Logistics & Supply Chain Management
University of Wollongong
Master of International Affairs - Strategic Studies
Nigerian Defence Academy
MBA - Business Administration
Kaduna State University
B.Sc. - Business Administration
Kaduna State University