HUSSAIN AHYAF
Jeddah
Summary
Results-driven Procurement and Strategic Sourcing professional with 7 years of experience in end-to-end procurement and supplier relationship management in aviation. Expertise in developing procurement strategies, leading competitive sourcing, negotiating contracts, and implementing cost-saving initiatives. Collaborative team member with a strong background in supplier performance management, market analysis, ERP systems (SAP/EAM), and process improvement within regulated environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Senior Officer
Saudi Ground Services
Jeddah, Mecca Region
01.2023 - Current
- Source and procure local and international goods, materials, and services in line with operational and project requirements, applying category-specific sourcing strategies and supplier consolidation to improve value and reduce lead time.
- Lead competitive sourcing via RFQ, RFP, and bidding processes, ensuring transparency, compliance, and local content achievement.
- Manage the full procurement lifecycle from purchase requisition to delivery, invoicing, and payment.
- Review and compare supplier quotations, negotiate pricing and commercial terms, and issue Purchase Orders through SAP.
- Coordinated with engineering, planning, and project teams to align material specifications and delivery schedules, ensuring timely project execution.
- Monitored procurement spending against approved budgets, analysed market trends and procurement data to identify cost-saving and process-improvement opportunities.
- Manage supplier performance, contracts, renewals, and risk mitigation.
- Resolve delivery delays, shortages, quality issues, and invoice discrepancies in coordination with suppliers and finance.
- Maintain accurate procurement records, contracts, and supplier documentation.
- Developed dashboards and KPIs to enhance visibility of procurement efficiency and supplier performance.
- Oversee logistics, international shipping, customs clearance, and local transportation.
Supply Chain Supervisor
TLD Arabia Equipment Services
Jeddah, Mecca Region
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Supervised inventory management to ensure accurate stock levels and compliance with min/max requirements.
- Sourced and procured equipment, services, and spare parts to meet operational needs.
- Prepared and issued Purchase Orders aligned with material and inventory requirements.
- Evaluated and approved suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, and compliance.
- Negotiated contracts and pricing to secure best value and favorable terms.
- Supported budget planning and procurement cost control.
- Developed and tracked procurement and inventory KPIs.
- Coordinated local logistics and shipment transportation.
- Conducted market research to identify and qualify suppliers, updating supplier database and maintaining pricing records and delivery schedules.
Material Planner
Saudi Ground Services
Jeddah, Mecca Region
07.2019 - 01.2021
- Developed and managed MRP plans to optimize inventory levels and avoid shortages.
- Aligned material planning and procurement with operational and maintenance requirements to enhance supply chain efficiency.
- Reviewed Bills of Materials (BOM) to ensure timely availability of materials for uninterrupted production.
- Conducted ABC analysis to prioritise inventory management and optimise resource allocation.
- Analyzed material performance, costs, and supplier data to support procurement decisions.
- Collaborated with engineers to ensure materials met technical and regulatory requirements.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Economics and Management
King Abdulaziz University
Jeddah, Mecca Region01-2021
Diploma - Electrical
Saudi Petroleum Services Polytechnic
Al Khafji, Eastern Province01-2017
Skills
- End-to-End Procurement
- Strategic Sourcing
- Category Management
- Supplier Evaluation
- RFQ
- RFP
- RFI
- Competitive Bidding
- Negotiation skills
- Contract Management
- Vendor Management
- Cost Control
- Budget Monitoring
- Logistics
- Customs
- International Sourcing
- SAP
- ERP Systems
- MRP
- Material Planning
- BOM Review
- Order management
- Procurement support
- Market Analysis
- Supplier Analysis
- Data Analysis
- Microsoft Excel
- Reporting skills
- Relationship Management
Certification
- International Introductory Certificate in Logistics and Transportation (IICLT)
- Certified International Procurement Professional (CIPP)
- Certified International Procurement Manager (CIPM)
- PMP - Training
- CIPS Level 4 - Training
Timeline
Procurement Senior Officer
Saudi Ground Services
01.2023 - Current
Supply Chain Supervisor
TLD Arabia Equipment Services
01.2021 - 01.2023
Material Planner
Saudi Ground Services
07.2019 - 01.2021
Bachelor's Degree - Economics and Management
King Abdulaziz University
Diploma - Electrical
Saudi Petroleum Services Polytechnic