Essam Haroun
Group Senior Manager
Riyadh
Summary
Senior-level Supply Chain and Operations leader with extensive experience in creating strategies and leading execution of all global supply chain activities, including procurement, manufacturing, and distribution management. Manages and leads cross-functional teams to drive product supply and productivity improvements. Leads risk mitigation, while driving supply chain strategies for end-to-end pipeline management and supply planning. Skilled in negotiation and strategic decision making, perfected by 9 years of experience in leading organizational business units.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Group Senior Manager - Procurement and SupplyChain
Mawarid Digital Communication Group
9 2019 - Current
- Managing procurement, supply chain execution, and materials for a Group of 10 companies
- Implemented best practices, methodologies, and optimized processes, resulting in significant corporate savings.
- Successfully executed and implemented group projects in digital transformation, cloud, data center, Insurtech, fintech, satellite, fiber optic, and IoT.
- Introduced technology solutions that streamlined workflows and increased overall productivity levels.
- Successfully led the implementation of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to streamline and optimize supply chain processes.
- Developed and implemented procurement, RFP, and supply chain processes and established key performance indicators (KPIs) within the ERP system to monitor supply chain performance and identify areas for continuous improvement, achieving 20% cost savings per year.
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
Procurement Manager
Mawarid Electronics Ltd.
10.2016 - 09.2019
- Led procurement for 3 years, developed processes and strategies and implemented best practices.
- Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
- Managed strategic supplier relationships, driving innovation and continuous improvements.
- Performed data analysis to strategically source categories, contributing to SAR 150M ($40 M) cost savings in the ICT project.
Project Manager
Mawarid Electronics Ltd.
08.2015 - 10.2016
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Managed Ministry of Health and FTTH High-speed internet broadband projects.
- Initiated, implemented, and developed projects, focusing on cost, schedule, and performance management.
- Communicated effectively with customers on technical solutions, project plans, and progress.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering in Telecommunication Engineering -
UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY- Khartoum - Sudan
Skills
Supply chain operations
Lean manufacturing and design
Business process re-engineering
Project planning and development
Multi-Site Operations
Blueprints and Schematics
Commercial Construction
Project Management
Technical Support
Change Control Processes
Software Development Lifecycle
Customer relationship-building skills
Negotiating tender and contract terms
Strategic planning
Organizational Development
Service Level Agreements
Business Process Outsourcing
Logistics Management
Supply Chain Risk Management
Resource Allocation
Certification
Certified ITIL Foundation Certification, AXELOS Global Best Practice, 01/2015
Personal Information
Nationality: Sudan
Work Availability
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Timeline
Procurement Manager
Mawarid Electronics Ltd.
10.2016 - 09.2019
Project Manager
Mawarid Electronics Ltd.
08.2015 - 10.2016
Group Senior Manager - Procurement and SupplyChain
Mawarid Digital Communication Group
9 2019 - Current
Bachelor of Engineering in Telecommunication Engineering -
UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY- Khartoum - Sudan