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Khalid Alharbi

Riyadh

Summary

Results-driven leader with a proven track record in Shared Services, Procurement, IT, and Admin & Facilities. Adept at establishing and transforming departments, implementing ERP systems, and optimizing business operations to drive efficiency and scalability. Extensive experience in leading cross-functional teams, managing strategic sourcing, and enhancing governance frameworks

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

BUSINESS SUPPORT DIRECTOR

ASFAR - Saudi Tourism Investment Company (PIF)
10.2023 - Current

Leading and managing the Business Support department, overseeing Procurement, Local Content, Admin, Facilities, Health & Safety, and IT.

Driving the optimization and enhancement of Shared Services, aligning with corporate strategy to enhance efficiency and service delivery.

Overseeing the development and enforcement of governance frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance and operational excellence.

Leading the implementation of ISO standards across business support functions, ensuring continuous compliance and improvement.

Leading the implementation of digital solutions and ERP enhancements (Oracle) to streamline operations and improve decision-making.

SENIOR PROCUREMENT MANAGER

ASFAR - Saudi Tourism Investment Company
06.2022 - 10.2023

Established and led the Procurement & Contracts, Administration, Facilities, and Health & Safety departments.

Developed and implemented procurement and Admin & Facilities, strategies, policies, and processes to enhance efficiency, compliance, and cost savings.
Implemented Oracle ERP, automating procurement workflows and improving transparency.
Managed vendor selection, contract negotiations, and supplier performance, ensuring optimal service delivery and cost efficiency.
Developed and drove local content initiatives, ensuring compliance with government regulations and increasing local supplier engagement.

PROCUREMENT FUNCTION HEAD

NEOM
01.2022 - 06.2022

• Led the end-to-end procurement operations, aligning them with NEOM's ambitious strategic vision.
•Managed NEOM Authority Activation procurement, securing key operational resources and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Engaged with senior stakeholders to optimize sourcing strategies and risk management initiatives.

PROCUREMENT MANAGER

STC Channels
02.2019 - 01.2022

• Led the corporate procurement transformation, enhancing efficiency, transparency, and compliance.
• Managed end-to-end corporate procurement processes, including strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier management.
• Oversaw the implementation and compliance of local content regulations, ensuring alignment with national policies.
• Represented the company at STC Group Synergy, contributing to procurement harmonization across subsidiaries.

PROCUREMENT SUPERVISOR

STC Channels
09.2018 - 02.2019

• Supervised and mentored corporate procurement buyers, ensuring adherence to best practices and procurement guidelines.
• Led the transformation of the procurement department, implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Acted as the company representative at STC Group Synergy, collaborating on group-wide procurement strategies.

SENIOR SUPPLY CHAIN SPECIALIST

STC
10.2017 - 09.2018

• Managed logistics planning, contract resolution, and procurement workflows, ensuring seamless supply chain operations.
• Coordinated with internal stakeholders to resolve procurement and contract-related challenges, optimizing service delivery.
• Led process improvements and automation initiatives, improving operational efficiency.

SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYST

STC
10.2016 - 10.2017

• Selected for the STC Professional Development Program, gaining hands-on experience in procurement, demand & supply planning, and logistics.
• Assisted in the development of strategic supply chain models, enhancing inventory control and cost management.
• Supported the implementation of procurement automation tools, improving procurement efficiency and supplier relations.

Education

Master of Science - Operations & Supply Chain Management

University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield, United Kingdom
01-2016

Bachelor of Science - Operations Management

King Saud University
Riyadh, SA
01-2014

Skills

    ASFAR Shared Services Revamp

    ASFAR Center of Excellence for PCs

    Oracle ERP implementation
    ISO Standards implementation

    ASFAR Centre of Excellence
    STC Channels Transformation

    STC Group Synergy Project

    STC EBU Last Mile Delivery

    STC EBU Unified SIM Card

Certification

Next-Level Leadership, London Business School

Persuasion & Negotiation, Columbia Business School

Digital Supply Chain Transformation, IMD

Leadership Excellence Program (LED), Crowe

Certified Supply Chain Professional Course, APICS

Certified PMP, PMI

Professional Development Program (PDP), STC

Timeline

BUSINESS SUPPORT DIRECTOR

ASFAR - Saudi Tourism Investment Company (PIF)
10.2023 - Current

SENIOR PROCUREMENT MANAGER

ASFAR - Saudi Tourism Investment Company
06.2022 - 10.2023

PROCUREMENT FUNCTION HEAD

NEOM
01.2022 - 06.2022

PROCUREMENT MANAGER

STC Channels
02.2019 - 01.2022

PROCUREMENT SUPERVISOR

STC Channels
09.2018 - 02.2019

SENIOR SUPPLY CHAIN SPECIALIST

STC
10.2017 - 09.2018

SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYST

STC
10.2016 - 10.2017

Master of Science - Operations & Supply Chain Management

University of Hertfordshire

Bachelor of Science - Operations Management

King Saud University
Khalid Alharbi