Mohammed Mahfouz
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Accomplished professional certified as MCIPS with expertise in time management, risk assessment, and persuasive negotiation. Demonstrated proficiency in developing supplier evaluation criteria and implementing cost-reduction strategies. Adept at utilizing purchasing systems to streamline operations and drive efficiency. Committed to leveraging skills to achieve organizational goals and enhance procurement processes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
4035
4035
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Procurement Director
Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
10.2024 - Current
- Conducted vendor reviews, increasing overall supplier efficiency.
- Prepared cost comparisons to facilitate decision-making on service pricing.
- Enhanced procurement operations through ERP system.
- Advised management teams on decision-making for cost-effective tendering.
- Built strong relationships with stakeholders and communicated updates effectively.
- Collaborated with department heads to determine procurement requirements.
- Achieved cost reductions by negotiating contract terms by 7%.
- Optimized department operations through workflow procedure enhancements.
SR. DIRECTOR OF PROCUREMENT
Salam- Integrated Telecom Company
Riyadh
01.2021 - 10.2025
- Led strategic procurement, driving cost avoidance and savings strategies.
- Managed substantial $2.5 billion procurement fund.
- Led technical and commercial bid evaluations for significant projects.
- Monitored and documented key procurement performance indicators.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to identify opportunities and stay current on industry trends.
- Oversaw supplier performance and resolve conflicts.
- Negotiated competitive pricing and services with suppliers.
- Mentored procurement team for professional growth.
- Led digital transformation projects to enhance procurement efficiency.
- Led internal transformation project to evaluate market best practices.
- Optimised procedures across supply chain management and business excellence.
- Led initiatives to optimize and modernize procurement and supply chain processes.
- Activated full end-to-end digital procurement cycle.
- Monitored procurement KPIs including ageing report to track performance.
- Ensured compliance with departmental governance standards and best practices.
Contract and Facility Manager
Add Enterprise Group
Riyadh
12.2020 - 01.2021
- Developed detailed scope of work for facilities services and maintenance.
- Spearheaded handover process, renting 70% of pending properties for commercial use.
- Appointed reputable contractors for integrated facilities management services.
PROCUREMENT AND FACILITY MANAGER KASC
ABC" Aramco and Ministry of Sport Contractor.
Jeddah
02.2019 - 12.2020
- Led procurement department to ensure timely fulfillment of material requests.
- Handled invoicing, billing, renewals, and amendments for all contracting activities.
- Managed facility needs and oversaw daily housekeeping and pest control operations.
- Organized and executed events at main stadium and sports hall.
- Managed procurement for 390M SAR in 2020
- Streamlined facility processes to increase day-to-day operation efficiency.
- Managed team of staff and contractors, enhancing workflow efficiency.
OPERATION: PROCUREMENT SUPERVISOR
Mohammed Bashir Al Hales Co.
Jeddah, Mecca Region
03.2008 - 08.2014
- Cultivated strong communication channels with clients and suppliers.
- Provided departmental leadership and ensured efficient service delivery.
- Increased international portfolio by up to 20%
- Managed supply chain operations for local and international markets.
Education
MSc - Procurement, Logistics, And Supply Chain Management
University of Salford
Manchester, Manchester 01.2023 - 10.2025
MSc - Public Administration
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GABSC - Business Administration
Al-Taif University
TaifSkills
- Time-management
- Risk Assessment
- Persuasive negotiator
- Supplier evaluation criteria development
- Purchasing systems competency
- Cost-reduction strategies
Certification
- MCIPS Charted Member, Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply Chain, 2024 - Present, Membership ID: 005796021.
- Finance for Non-Finance Professionals, 2021, Polaris Human Development
- CPP Certified Purchasing Professional, 2021 - Present, American Purchasing Society Certification, No. 12984P
- CIPP Certified International Purchasing Professional, 2021 - Present
- IPSCMI Certification, 2021 - Present, International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute, No. CIPP2210421206
- OSHA National Association of Safety Professionals, 2019 - Present, OSHA, ID: 549309
- CIPS Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply Chain, 2021 - Present, Membership ID: 005796021.
- CIPS Ethical Procurement and Supply Chain, 2025.
Affiliations
- Co-Funder - Board Member, Manal Investment Company Ltd., 01/2021, Present
- Co-founder, Ramadan Basket "Non-profit Organization", 07/2009, Present
- Owner, Saleen Trading Company, 2021
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Native
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Procurement Director
Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO)
10.2024 - Current
MSc - Procurement, Logistics, And Supply Chain Management
University of Salford
01.2023 - 10.2025
SR. DIRECTOR OF PROCUREMENT
Salam- Integrated Telecom Company
01.2021 - 10.2025
Contract and Facility Manager
Add Enterprise Group
12.2020 - 01.2021
PROCUREMENT AND FACILITY MANAGER KASC
ABC" Aramco and Ministry of Sport Contractor.
02.2019 - 12.2020
OPERATION: PROCUREMENT SUPERVISOR
Mohammed Bashir Al Hales Co.
03.2008 - 08.2014
- MCIPS Charted Member, Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply Chain, 2024 - Present, Membership ID: 005796021.
- Finance for Non-Finance Professionals, 2021, Polaris Human Development
- CPP Certified Purchasing Professional, 2021 - Present, American Purchasing Society Certification, No. 12984P
- CIPP Certified International Purchasing Professional, 2021 - Present
- IPSCMI Certification, 2021 - Present, International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute, No. CIPP2210421206
- OSHA National Association of Safety Professionals, 2019 - Present, OSHA, ID: 549309
- CIPS Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply Chain, 2021 - Present, Membership ID: 005796021.
- CIPS Ethical Procurement and Supply Chain, 2025.
MSc - Public Administration
Clark Atlanta University
BSC - Business Administration
Al-Taif University
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