Althahf Habeeb
Riyadh,Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Summary
Senior Procurement Manager with 16+ years of experience delivering end-to-end procurement, tendering, and contract strategies across giga and mega developments in KSA, UAE, and Qatar. Proven track record in leading tender evaluation committees, negotiating high-value construction contracts, and managing FF&E/OS&E procurement.
Expert in commercial evaluation, cost control, and stakeholder management, with strong cross-functional leadership across design, technical, and finance teams. Skilled in leveraging SAP Ariba, Aconex, Power BI, and Excel dashboards to drive data-led decision-making, enhance governance, and improve procurement efficiency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager - Procurement
Red Sea Global
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
05.2022 - Current
- Lead procurement for major hospitality and mixed-use developments under Red Sea & AMAALA programs
- Member of Tender Evaluation Committee, responsible for evaluating design and construction tenders and issuing award recommendations
- Manage full procurement lifecycle from tender issuance to contract award
- Negotiate contractual and commercial terms to optimize cost, reduce risk, and improve cash flow
- Oversee procurement of FF&E and OS&E packages, including review of cost plans and budgets
- Develop and standardize technical and commercial evaluation frameworks
- Coordinate with design and technical teams to resolve scope gaps
- Lead and mentor team of 3 procurement professionals
- Utilize SAP Ariba, Aconex, Power BI, and Excel dashboards for procurement tracking and reporting
Senior Quantity Surveyor
DAMAC Properties
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
11.2014 - 04.2022
- Managed procurement and commercial activities for projects exceeding AED 2.5 billion
- Led tender evaluations and contractor recommendations for Aykon City (4 Towers)
- Concluded major contract awards including AED 200M main works package (Merano Towers)
- Supported international procurement activities for London-based projects
- Developed benchmarking tools and unit-rate comparison models to support negotiation strategy
- Coordinated with design and procurement teams to manage variations and cost changes
Quantity Surveyor / Estimator
Golden Best Investments
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
04.2013 - 09.2014
- Prepared BOQs, estimates, and tender documentation
- Conducted commercial analysis and subcontractor evaluation
- Managed payment certification and variation assessments
Quantity Surveyor
Combined Group Company
Doha, Qatar
08.2009 - 03.2013
- Executed quantity take-offs, prepared BOQs, and analysed tenders to enhance project cost accuracy
- Facilitated selection of subcontractors for projects, contributing to optimal resource allocation
- Supported development of Lusail infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with project specifications
Education
BSc (Hons) - Quantity Surveying and Construction Management
Sheffield Hallam University
United Kingdom10-2012
BTEC Higher National Diploma - Quantity Surveying
Edexcel - UK (British College of Applied Studies)
Colombo06-2009
Skills
- Strategic Procurement & Sourcing
- Tendering & Bid Evaluation
- Contract negotiation
- Cost control
- Design, construction procurement
- FF&E / OS&E Procurement
- Risk Management
- Supplier & Contractor Management
- Commercial & Technical Evaluation
- Procurement Governance & Compliance
- Procurement compliance
- Design, Construction Procurement
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Tamil
Proficient
C2
Sinhala
Proficient
C2
Arabic
Elementary
A2
Certification
- Certified International Procurement Manager (CIPM)
- Certified International Procurement Professional (CIPP)
References
- Francois Lhomme - Senior Director, Redsea Global
- Naushad Ali Akbar - Commercial Director, Damac Properties
Accomplishments
- Procurement leadership on Red Sea Global & AMAALA developments
- Experience with luxury brands: Four Seasons, Rosewood, Six Senses
- Managed tender processes and commercial evaluations for multi‑billion SAR projects
- Member of Tender Evaluation Committees for major procurement decisions
- Developed procurement evaluation frameworks and tracking systems
- Led and mentored a team of 3 procurement professionals
Courses
- Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (MCIPS) - Reading
- Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb)- Reading
Timeline
Manager - Procurement
Red Sea Global
05.2022 - Current
Senior Quantity Surveyor
DAMAC Properties
11.2014 - 04.2022
Quantity Surveyor / Estimator
Golden Best Investments
04.2013 - 09.2014
Quantity Surveyor
Combined Group Company
08.2009 - 03.2013
BSc (Hons) - Quantity Surveying and Construction Management
Sheffield Hallam University
BTEC Higher National Diploma - Quantity Surveying
Edexcel - UK (British College of Applied Studies)