REEMA BIN SAREEA
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Summary
Results-driven procurement professional with a strong commitment to adding value within dynamic, growth-oriented organizations، Skilled in aligning procurement strategies with organizational goals, optimizing resources, and fostering professional development ، Actively seeking new challenges to leverage expertise in budgeting, leadership, and strategic management to drive impactful outcomes and sustainable business success
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Tendering and Purchasing Expert
Ministry of Culture
02.2020 - Current
- Developed and executed strategic procurement plans for various request types, ensuring high quality and timely delivery.
- Aligned internal procurement processes with Ministry of Finance regulations, including full transition to the Etimad government platform.
- Assessed and enhanced procurement templates to meet the evolving needs of different business units and projects.
- Created a centralized dashboard for tracking ongoing projects and procurement KPIs to support data-driven decision-making.
- Supported executive leadership in policy development and implementation across procurement functions.
- Led critical projects by managing small task forces to ensure strict adherence to regulations and eliminate procedural errors or fraud.
- Acted as the Ministry’s representative in procurement and financial matters with other government entities.
- Directed procurement strategies for events and investment initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and regulatory compliance.
- Managed end-to-end tendering processes including RFP/RFQ creation, bid evaluation, vendor negotiations, and contract finalization.
- Oversaw a portfolio of high-value contracts across diverse cultural and investment projects, ensuring quality execution within deadlines.
- Improved procurement workflows and documentation for better efficiency, clarity, and accountability.
- Collaborated with legal, finance, and operations teams to mitigate risks and ensure procedural compliance.
- Mentored junior procurement professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, transparency, and continuous improvement.
- Managed and maintained audit and compliance registers related to risk management, regulatory compliance, and cybersecurity.
- Successfully addressed and closed all observations from internal control units and external regulators, including the General Court of Audit and Nazaha.
Education
Bachelor of Business Technology -
Technical & Vocational Training Corporation
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 03.2022 - 06.2024
Diploma in Business Administration -
Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 06.2014 - 05.2017
Skills
Risk & Compliance Management
Audit Follow-up & Observation Closure
Leadership & Team Management
Decision-Making & Problem-Solving
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
Analytical Thinking
Certification
•Certified International Procurement Professional - CIPP
•Certified International Purchasing Manager - CIPM
•Certified International Procurement Consultant - CIPC
Timeline
Bachelor of Business Technology -
Technical & Vocational Training Corporation
03.2022 - 06.2024
Tendering and Purchasing Expert
Ministry of Culture
02.2020 - Current
Diploma in Business Administration -
Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University
06.2014 - 05.2017
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