Bakur Barnawi
Riyadh
Summary
Senior Mechanical Engineer with 19 years experience in mechanical operations, procurement, and risk management. Expertise in QA/QC oversight, strategic procurement, and inventory optimization. Skilled in driving operational excellence, cost-efficiency, and process optimization in industrial facilities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Procurement Specialist
Saudi Authority Water (SWA)
01.2023 - Current
- Improved spare parts procurement efficiency by 20%.
- Reduced procurement costs by 15%.
- Ensured zero downtime in utility services.
- Managed RFQ processes and executed strategic POs.
- Fostered collaborative stakeholder relationships.
Catalogue/Warehouse Engineer
Saudi Authority Water (SWA)
01.2012 - 01.2024
- Streamlined inventory management, achieving 10% cost reduction.
- Developed technical specifications ensuring compliance.
- Enhanced catalogue accuracy and SAP integration.
Mechanical & Welding Inspector
ABS Group (Saudi Aramco)
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Led welding inspections complying with AWS standards.
- Conducted comprehensive pre-weld inspections and NDT.
Site Mechanical Engineer
Arabian Bemco Contracting Co.
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Directed mechanical installations per GE standards.
- Coordinated with QA/QC and procurement teams.
- Enhanced team productivity through technical guidance.
Education
Master’s Degree - Risk Management
MidOcean University
Master’s Degree - Entrepreneurship
MidOcean University
Bachelor’s Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Umm al-Qura University
Skills
Strategic Procurement
Certification
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), In Progress, APICS
Professional Memberships
- Saudi Council of Engineers, Member
- American Welding Society, Member, 2009
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Member, 2007
Timeline
Procurement Specialist
Saudi Authority Water (SWA)
01.2023 - Current
Catalogue/Warehouse Engineer
Saudi Authority Water (SWA)
01.2012 - 01.2024
Mechanical & Welding Inspector
ABS Group (Saudi Aramco)
01.2009 - 01.2012
Site Mechanical Engineer
Arabian Bemco Contracting Co.
01.2006 - 01.2009
Master’s Degree - Entrepreneurship
MidOcean University
Bachelor’s Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Umm al-Qura University
Master’s Degree - Risk Management
MidOcean University
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