Khalid Yousuf
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Lifecycle Management, and Strategic Sourcing. Demonstrated proficiency in Project Planning and Risk Tracking, leveraging Data Analytics for informed decision-making. Skilled in Procurement Systems, focusing on Cost Optimization and Compliance Monitoring. Strong commitment to Sustainability and Local Content Initiatives, enhancing organizational efficiency through effective Cross-Functional Stakeholder Engagement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Technology Procurement Consultant
SALAM
Riyadh
2017.12 - 2025.07
- Executed comprehensive supplier relationship processes, including onboarding and compliance tracking.
- Designed analytical dashboards to assess supplier performance metrics.
- Extracted procurement data from procurement platform to support performance analysis.
- Maintained project plans and risk logs throughout tender processes.
- Developed frameworks that enhanced sustainability initiatives, reducing costs and environmental impact.
- Prepared compliance documentation to ensure audit readiness.
- Led cross-functional meetings, generating detailed minutes and executive summaries.
- Coordinated strategic partnerships to strengthen supplier relationships.
- Monitor all SRM and Local Content projects in alignment with strategic objectives.
- Identified potential supply chain disruptions, mitigating business impact.
Procurement Engineer
Huawei Tech Investment Co.
Riyadh
2011.09 - 2017.11
- Managed procurement operations for over 30 SKUs across 15 suppliers, achieving substantial reductions in logistics costs.
- Forecasted demand and optimized inventory levels to enhance operational efficiency.
- Ensured all procurement activities aligned with company's sustainability efforts.
- Led team meetings, encouraging open communication and collaboration among colleagues.
- Proactively addressed underperforming vendors, implementing corrective actions to minimise disruptions.
- Led supplier performance evaluation, including blacklisting and segmentation, to optimise efficiency.
Telecom Engineer
InerSES
Pakistan
2007.11 - 2010.09
- Improved helpdesk operations, reducing telecom issue calls by 81% and trouble tickets by 93%.
- Strengthened network performance, minimizing downtime and boosting client satisfaction.
- Negotiated vendor contracts, achieving savings while maintaining quality.
- Conducted site surveys, identifying best locations for equipment installation.
- Troubleshot network issues to minimize downtime.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Telecommunication
Bahuddin Zakariya University
Pakistan 2003.12 - 2008.03
Skills
- Supplier lifecycle management
- Strategic sourcing
- Project planning
- Risk management
- PMO support
- Data analytics
- Supplier relationship management
- Cost optimization
- Sustainability initiatives
- Stakeholder engagement
Certification
- Mastering Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
- Introduction to ESG: Environmental, Social & Governance
- 5G MEC Design, Deployment & Maintenance
Languages
English
Urdu
Timeline
Technology Procurement Consultant
SALAM
2017.12 - 2025.07
Procurement Engineer
Huawei Tech Investment Co.
2011.09 - 2017.11
Telecom Engineer
InerSES
2007.11 - 2010.09
Bachelor of Science - Telecommunication
Bahuddin Zakariya University
2003.12 - 2008.03