Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic
Nouf  Aljohani-CPPM

Nouf Aljohani-CPPM

Riyadh ,SAUDIA

Summary

Director of Shared Services Excellence with 9+ years of progressive experience leading strategic procurement, supply chain, logistics, warehousing, and contract operations. Proven expertise in transforming service delivery through strategic sourcing, supplier governance, digital enablement, and performance reporting. Certified Professional Purchasing Manager with a strong track record of aligning operational excellence with organizational objectives and Vision 2030.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work history

DIRECTOR – SHARED SERVICES EXCELLENC

Salam Telecom
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
05.2025 - Current
  • Lead enterprise-wide shared services covering procurement, supply chain, logistics, warehousing, and both corporate and commercial contract management.
  • Drive strategic sourcing initiatives and operational transformation aligned with Salam’s corporate strategy and Vision 2030.
  • Oversee supplier performance, risk governance, compliance frameworks, and contract lifecycle governance.
  • Collaborate with executive leadership to implement KPIs, dashboards, and performance reporting tools that support informed decision-making.
  • Champion process optimization and digital enablement across all shared service functions, improving efficiency and service delivery.
  • Align departmental goals with strategic corporate objectives, enhancing cost control and service value.

Senior Procurement Manager ( section head)

Emkan Finance - Al Rajhi Bank subsidiary
Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
02.2022 - 04.2025
  • Established the procurement department from scratch, developing policies and operating procedures that improved process automation by 80%.
  • Led the implementation of ERP systems, reducing procurement cycle time and improving cross-departmental visibility.
  • Managed the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for multimillion-SAR projects—from market approach to contract issuance.
  • Directed vendor qualification, selection, and contract negotiations, securing long-term partnerships with key suppliers.
  • Achieved full compliance with SAMA standards and mitigated delivery risks through effective contract and performance management.
  • Successfully closed backlog projects, ensuring delivery within budget and schedule constraints.
  • Managed and mentored a team of procurement professionals, focusing on their growth and development.

Senior Procurement Manager

Huawei
Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Led procurement operations for major infrastructure and technology projects, ensuring cost-effective sourcing and timely material availability.
  • Spearheaded supplier qualification and performance improvement initiatives, enhancing vendor compliance and service delivery.
  • Negotiated high-value contracts and implemented sourcing strategies that delivered 10%+ cost savings annually.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams including finance, engineering, and legal to ensure contract alignment and risk mitigation.
  • Developed procurement reporting dashboards to track spend, savings, and supplier KPIs.
  • Mentored junior procurement staff and contributed to building a high-performance procurement culture.

Project Procurement Manager

Huawei
Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
12.2016 - 12.2019
  • Supported procurement projects operations, assisting in vendor sourcing, RFQ preparation, and bid analysis.
  • Coordinated purchase requisitions and basic contract processing to support project timelines and operational needs.
  • Maintained supplier databases, tracked delivery schedules, and followed up on order confirmations and issues.
  • Gained hands-on experience in ERP systems, procurement documentation, and supplier coordination.

Founding Member

Educational Institution
Jeddah , Saudi Arabia
01.2014 - 11.2016

Established a private school.

Education

Master of Science - The University of Salford

Procurement, Logistics & Global Supply Chain Management
06.2025 -

Bachelor Degree - Prince Noura University

Home Economics And Art With Honor Degree
2013

Cranfield University

Leadership Development Program
06.2023 -

Workshop - Al Rajhi Bank

Project Management Professional Fundamental
Riyadh, Saudi
2022

Certificate - American Purchasing Society

Certified Professional Purchasing Manager (CPPM)
2021

Certificate - American Purchasing Society

Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP)
2021

Certificate - Huawei

HCIA-5G Electronic Certificate
2020

Certificate - Huawei

Cyber Securtiy Certificate For Service Work
2020

Certificate - University of Cambridge

The International Diploma in IT Skills
2017

Certificate - Direct English

English Language
2015

Skills

  • Strategic Procurement & Sourcing
  • Contract Lifecycle Management
  • Vendor Management
  • Strategic Transformation & Automation
  • Governance Management
  • ERP Systems Implementation
  • Operational Efficiency & Process Improvement
  • Performance Analytics & KPI Dashboards
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Stakeholder Engagement

Timeline

Master of Science - The University of Salford

Procurement, Logistics & Global Supply Chain Management
06.2025 -

DIRECTOR – SHARED SERVICES EXCELLENC

Salam Telecom
05.2025 - Current

Cranfield University

Leadership Development Program
06.2023 -

Senior Procurement Manager ( section head)

Emkan Finance - Al Rajhi Bank subsidiary
02.2022 - 04.2025

Senior Procurement Manager

Huawei
01.2020 - 01.2022

Project Procurement Manager

Huawei
12.2016 - 12.2019

Founding Member

Educational Institution
01.2014 - 11.2016

Bachelor Degree - Prince Noura University

Home Economics And Art With Honor Degree

Workshop - Al Rajhi Bank

Project Management Professional Fundamental

Certificate - American Purchasing Society

Certified Professional Purchasing Manager (CPPM)

Certificate - American Purchasing Society

Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP)

Certificate - Huawei

HCIA-5G Electronic Certificate

Certificate - Huawei

Cyber Securtiy Certificate For Service Work

Certificate - University of Cambridge

The International Diploma in IT Skills

Certificate - Direct English

English Language
Nouf Aljohani-CPPM