Mostafa Ibrahem Gaber
Riyadh
Summary
- Experienced Procurement Head with a total of 15 years of experience in construction & manufacturing industries. - Valuable experience for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements. Consistently saved costs while increasing profits then achieving the organization strategic goals. - Proficient in Strategic Sourcing, Contract Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Procurement Planning, Procurement Management, and Logistics. - Specializes in Buying / Purchase / Procurement / Vendor Management.
Leads procurement and subcontract activities across construction, manufacturing, water management, and power projects, strengthening delivery through structured sourcing, contract control, and supplier management. Delivers cost savings, technical compliance, and timely execution by managing budgets, resolving supplier issues, and aligning procurement plans with project goals.
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Work History
Procurement and Subcontract Head
Bin Omairah Company
Riyadh
08.2024 - Current
- - Initiate, supervise and monitor the products supply and service annual agreements for the equipment of infrastructure and water management project.
- Ensure that suppliers adhere to cost-effectiveness, technical compliance, and performance standards.
- - Ensure that agreements are executed smoothly, and issues are flagged early to prevent delays or performance shortfalls.
- - Involvement in the creation and monitoring the budget and project timelines and identify potential deviations to avoid the project deviation and keeping ahead for any corrective actions as necessary to stay on track, such as reallocating resources or adjusting timelines.
- - Oversee all procurement processes to confirm that all equipment meets the required technical and regulatory standards ensuring the procurement of highPage 1 of 6 quality, compliant equipment that contributes to the long-term operational efficiency of the infrastructure and water management systems.
- - Forecast and identify the market potential risks which may affect on the company execution performance and determine the overcoming corrective actions
- - Manage, negotiate, intervention and resolve conflicts with suppliers or subcontractors to ensure their commitment with the delivery schedule to mentain the high effectiveness of supply chain operations, minimize delays, and improve the relationships with all stake holders.
- - Introduce the enhancement on improving service quality and identifying areas for optimization in the infrastructure and water management process. Implement measures to reduce operational issues and enhance efficiency.
- - Provide guidance support at the tender stage to assist in project planning, budgeting, and resource allocation to ensure that the project is well-planned from the start, with clear and realistic expectations for budget, resources, and timelines.
- -Identify and focus on the expected opportunities for cost savings which improving profit margins through operational adjustments and optimizations.
Procurement Expert
Veolia Water Technologies
10.2020 - 08.2024
- - Do, Monitor and supervise the execution of Veolia annual global agreements related to the major equipment for water and wastewater treatment, ensuring cost effectiveness, technical compliance and performance standards are met.
- - Project budget and planning involvement with a focus on monitoring progress, identifying potential deviations, and implementing corrective actions to address contingencies in treatment plant execution and operations.
- - Oversee all sourcing and procurement activities for the main equipment of water and wastewater treatment stations, ensuring equipment and resources meet operational and regulatory standards.
- - Resolve conflicts and negotiate agreements with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of materials and services for water treatment facilities.
- - Increase operational efficiency and customer satisfaction by improving service quality, reducing issues related to water treatment processes, and optimizing overall performance.
- - Provide commercial support and consultation services at the project's preaward stage to enhance project planning, budgeting, and resource allocation for water treatment systems.
- - Drive operational improvements in water and wastewater treatment plants, resulting in cost savings, more efficient processes, and improved overall profit margins.
Senior Procurement Engineer
Veolia Water Technologies
01.2018 - 10.2020
- Negotiation, Settlement & monitor the execution of the annual global agreements.
- Project Planning involvement and minimizing foreseen plan deviation due to contingencies actions.
- Manage all procurement activities for the mechanical portion of all water treatment station.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements with supplier & subcontractors.
- Increased customer satisfaction by enhancing the service introduced with better quality and more reduction of [Product or Service] issues.
- Company commercial consultation services at the projects pre award stage which enhance the Project plan and budget.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
Project Procurement Manager - Beni Suef Combined-Cycle Power Plant (4800 MW)
ELSEWEDY POWER SYSTEM PROJECTS
Cairo
05.2016 - 12.2017
- Project Name: Bani Suef Power Plant (4800 MW)
- Oversaw $[100 Million] budget and all purchasing needs for the project.
- Devised and executed annual purchasing plans and contracts, including supplying the goods and services.
- Set and evaluate the KPI for the procurement team based on their qualifications and skills.
- Decreased material expenses by 20% by managing tracking and supply.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Identified and targeted critical procurement issues.
- Adjusted procedures as needed to maximize department effectiveness.
- Scheduled and monitor inventory management of products.
- Supervised logistics management for the procurement activities (Local & Foreign).
- Contacted location managers and department supervisors to assess requirements and assuring procurement team performance.
- Supervised & Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
Procurement Engineer
Metito
01.2015 - 12.2015
- 1- Studied the agreed project procurement plan to achieve the project planning schedule.
- 2- Set the procurement activities priority list as per the project procurement plan (Long & Short delivery period products and services).
- 3- Sourcing the compatible product or services provider by whom I can achieve a best quality of materials and minimum cost of ownership which enhance the project productivity and life time.
- 4- Negotiated the prices and other commercial terms with product or services provider by whom I can achieve a minimum cost of ownership which enhance the project budget and planning schedule.
- 5- Followed up the purchase order/contract execution with the supplier to confirm its compliance with the agreed delivery terms.
- 6- Supervised the quality team to assure the products or services compliance with the contractual technical and quality requirements.
- 7- Supervised the financial department to assure releasing the payment to the supplier as per the agreed contract.
Procurement Engineer
ELSEWEDY POWER SYSTEM PROJECTS
08.2012 - 12.2014
- 1- Studied the agreed project procurement plan to achieve the project planning schedule.
- 2- Set the procurement activities priority list as per the project procurement plan (Long & Short delivery period products and services).
- 3- Sourcing the compatible product or services provider by whom I can achieve a best quality of materials and minimum cost of ownership which enhance the project productivity and life time.
- 4- Negotiated the prices and other commercial terms with product or services provider by whom I can achieve a minimum cost of ownership which enhance the project budget and planning schedule.
- 5- Followed up the purchase order/contract execution with the supplier to confirm its compliance with the agreed delivery terms.
- 6- Supervised the quality team to assure the products or services compliance with the contractual technical and quality requirements.
- 7- Supervised the financial department to assure releasing the payment to the supplier as per the agreed contract.
Purchasing Engineer
ABB Egypt
Cairo
05.2011 - 09.2012
- 1- Studied the agreed project & high voltage products factory procurement plan to achieve the planning schedule.
- 2- Set the procurement activities priority list as per the procurement plan (Long & Short delivery period products and services).
- 3- Sourcing the compatible product or services provider by whom I can achieve a best quality of materials and minimum cost of ownership which enhance the project productivity and life time.
- 4- Negotiated the prices and other commercial terms with product or services provider by whom I can achieve a minimum cost of ownership which enhance the project budget and planning schedule.
- 5- Followed up the purchase order/contract execution with the supplier to confirm its compliance with the agreed delivery terms.
- 6- Supervised the quality team to assure the products or services compliance with the contractual technical and quality requirements.
- 7- Supervised the financial department to assure releasing the payment to the supplier as per the agreed contract.
Bids and Proposal Engineer
ABB Egypt
Cairo
02.2009 - 05.2011
- Mechanical Bids & Proposals Engineer at ABB automation (HVAC, Fire Fighting & Plumbing) for Petrochemicals & Pharmaceutical Factories
- My responsibilities are following:
- 1- Studying the tenders documents (Technically & Commercially).
- 2- Conducted the vendors to get technical & commercial offers as per the tender vendor lists.
- 3- Analyzed the vendors offers to assure compatibility with the tenders documents.
- 4- Participated in project cost sheet with the sales team.
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA - International Business
Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport
11.2021
FIATA Diploma - Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport
12.2016
Bachelor's Degree - Power Engineering
Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University
12.2008
Skills
- Service Improvement Plans
- Manufacturing
- Budgeting
- Arabic
- French
- English
Custom Section
Mostafa Ibrahem Gaber, +966 535803164, eng.mostafa.ibrahem@gmail.com, www.linkedin.com/in/mostafaibrahem-gaber-4221a25a, LinkedIn, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Experienced Procurement Head with a total of 15 years of experience in construction & manufacturing industries., Valuable experience for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements., Consistently saved costs while increasing profits then achieving the organization strategic goals., Proficient in Strategic Sourcing, Contract Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Procurement Planning, Procurement Management, and Logistics., Specializes in Buying / Purchase / Procurement / Vendor Management., Service Improvement Plans, Manufacturing, Budgeting, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Procurement Planning, Procurement Management, Logistics, Vendor Management, Arabic, Native or Bilingual, French, Elementary, English, Full Professional
Languages
English
Advanced
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Timeline
Procurement and Subcontract Head
Bin Omairah Company
08.2024 - Current
Procurement Expert
Veolia Water Technologies
10.2020 - 08.2024
Senior Procurement Engineer
Veolia Water Technologies
01.2018 - 10.2020
Project Procurement Manager - Beni Suef Combined-Cycle Power Plant (4800 MW)
ELSEWEDY POWER SYSTEM PROJECTS
05.2016 - 12.2017
Procurement Engineer
Metito
01.2015 - 12.2015
Procurement Engineer
ELSEWEDY POWER SYSTEM PROJECTS
08.2012 - 12.2014
Purchasing Engineer
ABB Egypt
05.2011 - 09.2012
Bids and Proposal Engineer
ABB Egypt
02.2009 - 05.2011
Master of Business Administration - MBA - International Business
Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport
FIATA Diploma - Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport
Bachelor's Degree - Power Engineering
Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University