Saif Nawaj (Supply Chain Head)

Dynamic procurement leader with extensive experience at Specialized Industrial Services Company (SISCO), KSA. Expert in strategic sourcing and risk management, driving supplier performance and achieving cost efficiencies. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while fostering team collaboration and ethical business practices. Committed to delivering exceptional results in high-stakes environments.

• Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) from APS, USA
• Saudi Aramco approved Procurement Manager
• Saudi Aramco approved Procurement QC Supervisor
• Saudi Aramco approved QC Inspector (SAP # 70009916)
• Member of ASNT, Saudi Arabia
• Member of Saudi Engineering Council
• Awarded Certificate of Appreciation by Saudi Aramco on completion of USTP Project
• Undergone hands-on-training from Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Haldia Refinery, India during 2001
• Undergone a month’s training at Burnet Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata during 2000
• Completed a comprehensive certification course on Reinforced Thermosetting Resin(RTR) fabrication & installation at Amiantit Bond strand, KSA in 2008
• Attended certified course on Weidmüller Product Workshop in 2015 on behalf of Al Gihaz Holding Co. at Al Khobar, KSA

Client: Saudi Aramco, 

1. JAFURAH MAINTAIN POTENTIAL WELL TIE-INS Project value: 2.2 Billion Saudi Riyals SCOPE: The development of grassroots gas surface facilities to produce, process and transport gas to satisfy In-Kingdom energy demands, 

2. 7-Wells Tie in project Project value: 766 Million USD SCOPE: Additional Tie-in of 7 Wells in system A & B, 

3. Project: Northern Area Unconventional Gas System B Project value: 2.4 Billion Saudi Riyals SCOPE: To process unconventional gas from gas wells in Surface Process Facilities & send to Industrial Support Facility, 

4. Project: Upgradation of Power Transmission System at Southern Area Oil Operation Project value: 420 Million Saudi Riyals SCOPE: To provide a reliable power supply to Arab Light Crude producing facilities for the Southern Area Oil Operations, 

5. Project: WASIT Lateral Line Tie In Project Project value: 500 Million Saudi Riyals SCOPE: To increase the capacity of existing facility of Berry Gas plant & Khursaniyah Gas plant, 

6. Project: Bulk Plant Additional Capacity Phase-II Expansion Project Project value: 600 Million Saudi Riyals SCOPE: Upgrade Bulk Plants and raise the storage capacity for gasoline in the Kingdom, 

7. Project: Upgrade of Sewage Treatment Project value: 220 Million Saudi Riyals SCOPE: Upgrade of Sewage Treatment Plant with procurement & installation of Membrane Bioreactor System (MBR), 

Client: SABIC,

 1. Project AR RAZI Flare Project (AR RAZI Methanol Plant- SABIC Affiliate) Project value: 180 Million Saudi Riyals SCOPE: Replacement of old flarestack with procurement & installation of new flarestack along with extension of

• Negotiated contracts with key suppliers, achieving an average cost savings of 10-15% and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
• Provide strategic supply base management including supplier selection, negotiations, and supplier relationship/ performance management
• Leading the procurement process of the project from temporary facility to project permanent, engineering & long lead items
• Chairing weekly Procurement Progress meeting with Client
• Responsible for developing supplier relationship management plans, selection of qualified suppliers for supply & services to company, performance appraisal of Vendors and Suppliers (local+overseas), vendor assessment & registration, briefing vendor performance in vendor review meeting with client
• Review/endorsing Purchase Requisition package and make sure that PR package contains all documents/ information relevant to that material outlined in the contract document
• Plan & schedule procurement activities to meet project schedules. Directing overall procurement/purchasing activities from selection of suppliers /vendors, methodical floating of enquiry (RFQ), technical bid evaluation (TBE) of suppliers/vendors proposals, negotiation of commercial terms and delivery with preparation of purchase orders including administration of PO until the receipt of purchased materials at the job site
• Adhering to company policies in particular with regard to accounting procedures
• Managing conflicts and material issues between procurement and Project team. Assess, manage and mitigate risks
• Leading & motivating team of buyers & expeditors for on time issuance of PO, negotiation with vendors, subcontract preparation, expediting approvals, inspections & delivery. Perform Quarterly / annual performance appraisals for the team members
• Coordinating with Project team for prior planning of material to have smooth sailing of procurement operation
• Maintaining rapport with QC department for confirming level of inspection & Purchase Requisition Package approvals from Saudi Aramco Vendor Inspection Department
• Responsible for finalization of subcontracts & scheduling regular meeting with contract administrator for monitoring the progress
• Review and Presentation of monthly reports for company executive meeting to brief procurement progress against achieved & target milestones, highlighting cumulative savings on procurement budgets.
• Supporting Project Control department with cash flow & project procurement status for invoicing to client
• Monitoring the inventory operation & material control section while generating inventory report for updating material status to project management
• Ability to gather and analyze data and to work with figures

Language Known: English, Bengali, Hindi

Ø Nationality: Indian

Ø Status: Married

Ø Permanent Residence: Kolkata, India