NOURA S. ALABBAS
Riyadh,KSA
Summary
Senior procurement specialist with over 10 years of expertise in strategic sourcing and contract negotiation. Skilled in leveraging ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, and Microsoft Dynamics to optimize procurement workflows. Proven track record in project and time management, driving operational efficiency, and achieving organizational goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Procurement Specialist
Veolia Water Technologies Co.
Riyadh, KSA
08.2022 - 09.2025
- Managed procurement of direct and indirect purchases to align with project objectives.
- Negotiated supplier contracts to secure competitive pricing and terms.
- Oversaw vendor relationships to ensure continuous supply availability.
- Collaborated across departments to enhance sustainability and compliance efforts.
- Executed over 1000 purchase orders annually, achieving a 12% reduction in costs.
- Secured savings exceeding €176K yearly through strategic vendor management.
- Streamlined payment terms of 30/60/90 days to improve cash flow flexibility.
- Utilised Oracle ERP systems for efficient management of procurement transactions.
Procurement Specialist
The Luxury Roses Trading Co. (Floward)
Riyadh, KSA
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Created a supplier evaluation database using Excel to streamline procurement processes.
- Automated purchase order email dispatch, improving order cycle times.
- Coordinated purchasing activities to ensure timely delivery within budget constraints.
Passenger Handling Agent
Saudi Ground Service Co. (SGS)
Riyadh, KSA
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Delivering exceptional front-line service to passengers, consistently achieving sales KPIs.
- Resolving comfort requests with professionalism, ensuring passenger satisfaction and comfort.
- Improving passengers' trust by establishing open lines of communication and effectively handling enquiries.
Procurement Coordinator
Samir Odeh Trading Co.
Riyadh, KSA
07.2018 - 11.2021
- Optimising operational efficiency by utilising procurement workflow within SAP ERP.
- Developing comprehensive supplier and product databases to enhance sourcing processes.
- Identifying potential suppliers, broadening selection options during procurement.
Procurement Assistant
Top Value Trading Co.
Riyadh, KSA
08.2016 - 12.2017
- Coordinated food supply procurement and vendor management to ensure seamless operations.
- Created detailed procurement reports and maintained accurate documentation.
- Assisted in the preparation of purchase orders, ensuring precision in data entry.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
Leads College
UK 01.2023 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Education - Curriculum and Teaching Methods
Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University
KSA 06.2009 - 02.2014
Diploma - Procurement and Supply (Level 4)
CIPS
UK 03.2024 -
Skills
- Strategic sourcing and contract negotiation
- ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics)
- Supplier and stakeholder management
- Procurement optimization
- Cost management and budget control
- Project and time management
Websites
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Advanced
Timeline
Diploma - Procurement and Supply (Level 4)
CIPS
03.2024 -
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
Leads College
01.2023 - 12.2023
Senior Procurement Specialist
Veolia Water Technologies Co.
08.2022 - 09.2025
Procurement Specialist
The Luxury Roses Trading Co. (Floward)
02.2022 - 08.2022
Passenger Handling Agent
Saudi Ground Service Co. (SGS)
11.2021 - 02.2022
Procurement Coordinator
Samir Odeh Trading Co.
07.2018 - 11.2021
Procurement Assistant
Top Value Trading Co.
08.2016 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Education - Curriculum and Teaching Methods
Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University
06.2009 - 02.2014