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MESHAL ALHARBI

Riyadh,01

Summary

During these Years of working experience in the field plus my basic qualification in administrative science I gain enough knowledge to: make deals & contracts, negotiations with vendors, serve the market for quotations, releasing the purchasing orders for the entire company.
I have developed written and oral communication those enabling me to deal with enquiries in a professional and effective way.
I consider myself a dynamic person who likes to take on responsibilities and face challenges.
I pride myself in doing things correctly and know that I will excel in the challenges that I face & deliver the highest standard of service.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Contracts Manager

Jiangxi Construction Engineering Corporation CO.
04.2019 - 09.2024

Collaborate with the Procurement Team during the services and goods sourcing process.

Ensure timely and cost-effective procurement processes.

  • .Take the lead on all contractual matters, including but not limited to contract compliance, change management, cost reporting, and claim mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure that all contract management processes and procedures are in place to control and manage the relevant contracts effectively.
  • Supervise and monitor all aspects of the contract, including compliance, terms and conditions, service level agreements, documentation of change requests, delivery of deliverables, payment procedures, and management reporting.
  • Ensure that all necessary bonds, warranties, insurances, undertakings, etc., are in the commercial interest of the Employer and per the relevant contract.
  • Challenge and negotiate claims and variations submitted by the Contractor and provide an assessment of entitlement to the Employer based on the Contract and the prevailing law.
  • Assist the legal team in negotiating any final settlements on contract terms.
  • Manage preferred supplier partnerships, monitoring performance and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Reviewing BOQ and certifying change orders after reviewing other contractors' scope of work and getting the client’s approval.
  • Oversee commercial management of projects against agreed targets for profit.
  • Financial reporting and monitoring of projects' financial performance.
  • Supporting QS and cost consultant in the final closeout stage of contract closure.
  • Develop, review, and update a change management system and procedures that complete, accurate, baseline documents and ensure changes in construction and any other changes are controlled per the contract documents and/or program controls procedures.
  • Monitor project changes against the contract and scope baseline create and implement a change management plan with change log
  • Ensure all the records are up to date with all supplier information.



Senior Regional Procurement Officer

Panda Retail Company
01.2019 - 04.2023
  • Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
  • Maintained detailed records of all procurement activities for reference purposes as well as for auditing and compliance.
  • Developed strong partnerships with vendors to secure favorable pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
  • Managed procurement projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
  • Improved supplier relationships through regular communication, timely payments, and transparent dealings.
  • Reduced costs with supplier negotiation and strict adherence to budget constraints
  • Make a Maintenance agreements for: Stores, Warehouses, and compounds.
  • Training the new Employees in PO Sys (Purchasing Order System) and in the Dept. system.
  • Approve the purchase and agreements which have been made by the Central Buyers.
  • checking in Prices of a Regular suppliers & Regular agreements (water, Fuel, Spare-parts…etc.).
  • Meeting with the Related Depts. in Regular times. (Operation, Maintenance, logistics, HR... etc.)

Regional Buyer

Panda Retail Company
01.2009 - 08.2019
  • Played key role in contract negotiations, achieving favorable terms that supported company's budgetary objectives.
  • Negotiated better payment terms with suppliers, improving cash flow management for company.
  • Resolved procurement challenges, leveraging strong problem-solving skills and in-depth knowledge of supply market.
  • Achieved cost savings, negotiating bulk purchase agreements with key suppliers.
  • Prepared and analyzed reports to track inventory and purchasing trends.
  • Reduced costs significantly by identifying and eliminating inefficiencies within purchasing department.
  • Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.

Buyer

Panda Retail Company
04.2006 - 12.2008
  • Purchase all the material and items that need and required for the: stores, compounds, warehouses and HQ offices.
  • Get quotations from approved and non-approved suppliers.
  • Make credit facility agreements In, Spare-parts, ACs, Refrigeration, Electric, Electronic, Fuel, Power, water, Stationery, Buses, Trucks… etc.
  • Renting: Compounds, Warehouses, Stores Location, Equipment, Generators…etc.
  • Make an agreement with Power Suppliers to provide electricity by Kilowatt for some Locations.

Electronic Archiving Officer.

Saudi Commission for Health Specialties
02.2004 - 10.2004
  • Launched new system of electronic archiving in the kingdom.
  • Make codes of all the files of Government hospitals employees in the Kingdom.
  • Handled archiving of the entire Kingdom.
  • Trained the Authorized users. (Directors, Managers…)

Education

Higher Diploma - Public Education

King Saud University
Riyadh
01-2005

Administrative Sciences - Quantitative Method-insurance

King Saud University
Riyadh
01-2004

Skills

  • Contract drafting
  • Contract pricing
  • Contract Negotiation with all kind of Suppliers
  • Contract Management
  • Contract negotiation expertise
  • Cost Control
  • Procurement Management
  • Terms and conditions writing
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Team building
  • Self Motivation

Courses

• Aug 2016 The Integrated program in Procurement Management and Contracts. From Gulf Training.

•  Aug 2016 The Latest Global Practices and Strategies in Procurement & Supply Chine. From Gulf Training.

•  May 2014 Help Lunch &Training the Oracle system Users to make request, order, receiving.

•  April 2014 Trained in Oracle system (to make purchasing Order…).

•  Feb 2014 Manager Development Program from Panda Retail Academy.

•  May-Oct 2013 Management Development Program from Panda Retail Academy.

•  Feb 2013 Quality management from KC Training Center.

•  June 2010 Certificate in Retail Management from Panda Retail Academy.

• May 2007 Dealing with Conflict from Panda Retail Academy.

• Oct 2006 English Course from British Council

Timeline

Contracts Manager

Jiangxi Construction Engineering Corporation CO.
04.2019 - 09.2024

Senior Regional Procurement Officer

Panda Retail Company
01.2019 - 04.2023

Regional Buyer

Panda Retail Company
01.2009 - 08.2019

Buyer

Panda Retail Company
04.2006 - 12.2008

Electronic Archiving Officer.

Saudi Commission for Health Specialties
02.2004 - 10.2004

Higher Diploma - Public Education

King Saud University

Administrative Sciences - Quantitative Method-insurance

King Saud University
MESHAL ALHARBI