Salman Abdalla
Yanbu City,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Adaptable professional with robust understanding of electrical systems and keen interest in innovative problem-solving. Skilled in circuit design and project management, coupled with strong analytical and communication abilities. Ready to drive impactful solutions in Procurement or Electrical technician role. Both backgrounds are keeping me ahead of my colleagues, Engineering makes Procurement work more efficient and more organized.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Procurement specialist
ٍِASK Cement Board Factory Company
Yanbu City, Saudi Arabia
06.2022 - 12.2025
- Maintained stock of over 5,000 mechanical and electrical spare parts for cost efficiency.
- Negotiated contracts for firefighting services and leased vehicles, achieving significant savings.
- Utilised SAP to manage supplier data, conduct evaluations, and generate detailed reports.
- Achieved budget targets through strategic planning and resource allocation.
- Actively listened to customers to understand requests and resolve concerns.
- Organised files to enhance operational efficiency and traceability.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align procurement goals with organisational objectives.
Purchasing Representative
Nibras Plastic Factory
Al Qaseem Unaizah, Saudi Arabia
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Spearheaded the procurement and commissioning of a new production line, achieving significant cost savings by ensuring all materials met technical specifications and were delivered on time.
- Adjusted civil work to accommodate the new line, successfully negotiating and honoring new contracts, resulting in seamless integration and operational efficiency.
- Secured new industry license, enhancing the factory's compliance and operational capabilities.
- Produced high-volume orders to effectively meet customer demand.
- Prepared orders to deliver excellent presentation and quality standards.
- Managed procurement processes for materials ensuring timely delivery to production teams.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Bhagwant University
Ajmer India 08.2015 - 05.2018
Diploma - Electrical engineering
Sudan University of Science and Technology
Khartoum Sudan 08.2011 - 07.2014
Skills
- Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Clear scopes Of Works
- New Vendor Development and evaluation
- SAP S4HANA knowledge
- High Communication skills
- Cost Reduction
- Contract terms Negotiation
- Project budget Estimation
- Microsoft office
- Team management
- Budget management
Certification
- Certified International Procurement Professional, International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management, 2024
- Certified International Procurement Manager, International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management 2024
Languages
2,1,5
Custom
https://www.linkedin.com/in/salmanabdalla-36a002154
Languages
Arabic
Native language
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
German
Beginner
Affiliations
- Free swimming
- Books and Articles reading
- Video Games
Accomplishments
During my work in Nibras Plastic Factory, which change my live from a fresh in the market engineer to handle one of the factory production lines as purchasing, implementing and running the line worth of 3 million Saudi Riyal, with the help of a great team, we have completed the task with very fruitful results, this gave me the correct experience in how to build something from scratch.
Also, During my work in ASK Cement Boards Factory, we did the same but with different tools and higher budget the cost was above 20 million Saudi Riyal. our part was to fulfil all the needs of the new line Spare parts, services, contractors. We manged the project from zero to running.
Timeline
Procurement specialist
ٍِASK Cement Board Factory Company
06.2022 - 12.2025
Purchasing Representative
Nibras Plastic Factory
01.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Bhagwant University
08.2015 - 05.2018
Diploma - Electrical engineering
Sudan University of Science and Technology
08.2011 - 07.2014