Nader Ghurab
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Strategic and results-oriented Purchasing Leader with a strong engineering foundation and extensive experience in cost estimation, procurement, and contractor management across large-scale CAPEX and IMS projects. Proven ability to drive purchasing strategies, optimize supplier performance, and deliver impactful cost savings through market benchmarking, competitive sourcing, and rigorous BOQ analysis. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, improving procurement processes, and establishing transparent, fair, and efficient bidding environments. Adept at resolving supplier disputes, supporting legal and commercial evaluations, and enabling executive decision-making through structured data, clear reporting, and strong analytical tools. Recognized for elevating procurement standards, enhancing operational efficiency, and contributing to the long-term strategic goals of the organization.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Cost Surveyor Engineer
Almarai Company
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
06.2024 - 11.2025
- Lead procurement and cost-estimation activities for major CAPEX and IMS projects, ensuring fair pricing, transparent bidding, and strong contractor competition.
- Manage and develop a multi-level team, providing direction, coaching, and quality oversight across all purchasing activities.
- Oversee BoQ validation, price benchmarking, and commercial evaluations to support accurate, data-driven sourcing decisions.
- Strengthen supplier performance by expanding the qualified vendor base, improving prequalification processes, and resolving commercial issues in coordination with technical and legal teams.
- Drive process improvements by designing tools for cost comparison, TCO analysis, KPIs, and post-evaluation scoring, enhancing reporting and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with project timelines, budget requirements, and organizational priorities.
Cost Control Engineer
Nesma & Partners Contracting Co. Ltd
Neom, Saudi Arabia
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Managed project budgets and tracked expenses to prevent budget overruns
- Monitored project expenditures and provided accurate cost reports
- Reviewed and approved invoices and change orders, ensuring financial accuracy
- Forecasted project costs, reducing unexpected expenditures by 10%
Civil Site Engineer
FTC Contracting Co
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Supervised project construction according to shop drawings, ensuring 100% compliance with standards
- Managed operations and provided technical guidance to construction teams
- Created time schedules for multiple projects, improving delivery timelines by 10%
- Conducted on-site inspections to ensure quality and safety compliance
Civil Site Engineer
Ashi & Bushnag Co. Ltd
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Executed ARAMCO projects, managing operations and maintenance tasks
- Renovated villas and compound facilities, ensuring high-quality standards
- Reviewed and coordinated BOQs, improving project estimation accuracy
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil & Environmental Engineering
Sharjah University
Sharjah, UAESkills
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- Primavera P6
- SAP
- Microsoft Office
- Data Analysis
- Problem Solving
- Reporting and Communication
- Project Planning
- Leadership & People Management
- Performance Monitoring
Languages
Arabic
English
Languages
6,6
Certification
- Fundamentals of Primavera P6 Professional, IPMC, 2021
- Fall Protection Working at Heights Course, FHM, 2020
- Safety and Behaviour Course, FHM, 2019
- ARAMCO Contractor Work Permit Receiver, FHM, 2020
- Building Technology and Economics, SCE, 2021
- Managing Logistics, 2024
- Project Management, 2024
- Negotiation Foundation, 2024
Accomplishments
- Certificate of Appreciation , Almarai 2025
- Certificates of Appreciation, ARAMCO, 2019, 2021
- Certificate of Appreciation, Ashi & Bushnag, 2019
Timeline
Cost Surveyor Engineer
Almarai Company
06.2024 - 11.2025
Cost Control Engineer
Nesma & Partners Contracting Co. Ltd
03.2023 - 05.2024
Civil Site Engineer
FTC Contracting Co
01.2022 - 02.2023
Civil Site Engineer
Ashi & Bushnag Co. Ltd
01.2018 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Civil & Environmental Engineering
Sharjah University