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FERAS A. AL-SHAIKH

FERAS A. AL-SHAIKH

Procurement and Contracting
Dammam,DMM

Summary

My goal is to be my best when I work in a challenging environment and I have the passion, the skills and the experience To get starting. I am a self-motivated, organized, details-oriented, and efficient professional. I have a strong belief that I will bring unique experience to company I work for as much as I'm keen to learn new experiences and grow on a professional and personal levels.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
23
23
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Procurement Specialist

King Salman Energy Park (Spark)
Eastern Provence , Abqiq
09.2023 - Current
  • Procure all the utilities contract for Gas, power, water.
  • Working on contracting compliance and procurement strategy.
  • Established the contracting and procurement manual for new entity.
  • established a new procurement policy for start up organization
  • leading local content program

Senior Contract Representative

Sahara International Petr Co. (Sipchem)
Eastern Provence , Jubail
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Managed inbound and outbound shipping line contracts, ensuring efficient logistics operations and compliance with company policies.
  • Prepared comprehensive ITB (Invitation to Bid) documents and Solicitation of Interest (SOI) letters to initiate procurement processes.
  • Developed and maintained qualified bidders lists to support competitive and compliant sourcing strategies.
  • Conducted thorough evaluations of proposals, including technical, execution, un-priced commercial, and priced commercial submissions.
  • Drafted and finalized contract documents, purchase orders (POs), and PO amendments in coordination with internal stakeholders.
  • Prepared executive summaries to facilitate contract approvals and executive decision-making.
  • Coordinated with contractors to ensure timely submission of bank guarantees (Performance Bonds, Advance Payment Bonds, Retention Bonds) and insurance certificates in line with contractual requirements.
  • Maintained compliance with corporate procurement policies and contributed to the continuous improvement of procurement and contracting procedures.

Contract Representative

Saudi Electricity Company
Eastern Province , Dammam
10.2012 - 08.2022
  • Led end-to-end contract procurement functions, including reviewing scopes of work (SoW), preparing and finalizing comprehensive bid documents (ITB/RFP), and conducting critical procurement meetings such as job explanation sessions, bid openings, clarifications, and commercial negotiations.
  • Directed cross-functional teams on high-value and strategically significant projects across logistics, supply chain, and shipping operations, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and procurement compliance.
  • Conducted detailed evaluations of commercial proposals, ensuring compliance with technical and financial requirements; oversaw contract drafting and facilitated approvals for final signature.
  • Managed the pre-qualification process for potential vendors and contractors, ensuring the selection of capable and compliant bidders for various categories of spend.
  • Handled the full lifecycle of contract administration including the processing of contract amendments, change orders, and extensions, while maintaining strict adherence to internal control procedures and risk mitigation protocols.

Education

Bachelor's degree - Landscape Architecture Engineering

University Of Dammam
Dammam
01.2007 - 01.2012

Skills

  • Strong knowledge of Saudi and global market environments

  • Supplier management

  • Advanced communication skills

  • Interpersonal skills

  • Scope development

  • Negotiation skills

  • Sourcing

  • Change orders

  • Amendments

  • Team player

  • Adaptability

  • Willingness to learn

Certification

CCM Practitioner (CCMP)

Affiliations

  • Saudi Contract Authority (SCA)
  • Supply Chain and Procurement Society
  • Saudi Society of Landscape Architecture
  • Saudi Council Of Engineers World Commerce & Contracting

Awards

  • Employee Of The Month, 12/01/18
  • Employee Of The Year, 12/01/16
  • Employee Of The Month, 11/01/16
  • Employee Of The Month, 12/01/15
  • Employee Of The Month, 08/01/15
  • Employee Of The Year, 12/01/14
  • Employee Of The Month, 06/01/13
  • Complete The Coo-P In Saudi Aramco, 01/01/10
  • Special Seminar Training, 01/01/10
  • Best Architectural Design, 01/01/08

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 12/03/87
  • Nationality: Saudi
  • Marital Status: Married

Timeline

Certified international Purchasing/Procurement Manager (CIPM)

05-2025

Certified international Purchasing/Procurement Professional -CIPP

05-2025

Procurement Specialist

King Salman Energy Park (Spark)
09.2023 - Current

Senior Contract Representative

Sahara International Petr Co. (Sipchem)
08.2022 - 08.2023

Contract Representative

Saudi Electricity Company
10.2012 - 08.2022

Bachelor's degree - Landscape Architecture Engineering

University Of Dammam
01.2007 - 01.2012
FERAS A. AL-SHAIKH Procurement and Contracting