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Syed Khaja Moinuddin

Syed Khaja Moinuddin

Khobar,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Results-driven professional with expertise in high-value project management, strategic sourcing, and budget control. Demonstrates exceptional skills in supplier relationship management, cost-reduction strategies, and commercial negotiation to deliver measurable business outcomes. Adept at maintaining composure under pressure while fostering collaboration as a team player. Committed to leveraging proven competencies to drive operational efficiency and achieve organisational goals.

Work history

August 2022- Current

Tecnimont Arabia Ltd.- Procurement Lead, Khobar

Project Details- AMIRAL (SATORP EXPANSION)
PACKAGES 2 & 3
Client – SAUDI ARAMCO & TOTAL ENERGIES


  • Establish and maintain alignment with the PMT and Contractor on project procurement needs, objectives, and requirements, including compliance with project procurement processes and procedures.
  • Establish project coordination procedures for procurement and expediting and oversee the development of other coordination procedure, including review and approval of Contractor’s procurement procedures and processes and documentation of Lessons Learned.
  • Develop and execute Procurement Plans that support the project’s goals and objectives, covering collaboration with Contractor to develop and implement overall and individual purchasing plans Contractor’s Purchasing and Materials Management plans in addition to Closeout and Materials Reconciliation plan and lessons Learned documentation.
  • Communicate with PMT on project procurement and subcontracting administration support activities, progress and issues and report schedule and cost data to PMT with regards to procurement activities, in close liaison with appropriate members of PMT (Engineering, Construction and Source Inspection Coordinator).

July 2017- July 2022

Saipem Saudi Arabia Ltd.-Assistant Procurement Manager, Khobar

Project Details- (Khurais, Jazan PKG 1 & 2, SGCP, PETRORABIGH)
Client - Saudi Aramco


  • Plan for effective use of Contractor’s materials management system. Ensure Contractor effectively manages procurement interfaces Appraise Contractor’s performance and enhance as appropriate. Resolve any materials-related claims. Cooperate with IPR and audit teams with respect to procurement. Ensure orderly turnover of project (with regards to procurement) to the operating organization.
  • Provide Spare Parts Coordination for the project, interface with project overall Spare Parts Coordinator for planning, processes, expectations and to align synergies. Furthermore, establish and implement plan for spare parts management and acquisition.
  • Communications and Working Relationships –Incumbent shall ensure effective communication, initiative, flexibility, and an ability to induce collaboration. Effective team player with the highest level of integrity, leadership, interpersonal understanding and self-confidence.
  • Decision Making Authority and Responsibility –demonstrate able to work within a defined role with limited supervision, and to make decisions and solve problems related to a specific procurement transaction and process.

Oct 2014- March 2017

HITACHI Ltd., Infrastructure Systems Company - Lead Buyer-Static & Rotary Equipment, Khobar

Project Details: JAZAN Aramco Refinery; EPC-13-Common Utilities Package;
BI No: 10-01055-0013
Client - Saudi Aramco


Lead sourcing initiatives and develop, execute and manage sourcing strategies
with local and Global suppliers.
· Working closely with Global Team: Americas, Europe, and Middle East & Asia.
· Issued RFQ's to the Aramco approved Manufacturers/ Vendors as per the Material
Requisition (MR) & 9COM number's RVL
· Handling of Static / Fire Equipment's, Piping and Bulk.
1. BAHX-Brazed Aluminium Heat Exchanger.
2. Pressure Vessel/Shell-N-Tube Heat Exchanger.
3. Skid/Modules/Column/Deaerator Package/Steam Turbine Generator/Reformer
Casing/Inlet and Outlet system/Manual valve/ Pipe and fittings/Filters/Cone Roof
Tanks/ Vaporizer & Condenser/ Purification Vessels/ Water Chiller Towers/Heaters/
Adsorbents/ Insulation Materials/Chemical Dosing Package/ Condensate Polishing
Package/ Fired Water Pumps/Air Compressor Package/Nitrogen Package/ Air Dryer
Package.
· Lead sourcing initiatives and develop, execute and manage sourcing strategies.
· Solving critical issues related to procurement.
· Follow up with vendors for NMR-601 & 602 submissions on time & coordinates
with Engineering to get approvals of NMR-601 & 602 on time.
· Coordinates with TPI for the inspection activities and make sure that all
inspection activities will be performed on time.
· Attends weekly Project Procurement progress meeting with SAPMT.

August 2006 - September 2014

Rajeh H Al-Marri & Sons Company - Procurement engineer, Khobar

Project Details: Shaybah NGL 36” Pipeline Project (633 KM); BI No: 10-00168
Client - Saudi Aramco


Execute the procurement activities, ensuring that all work within a specific area of
purchasing activity is carries out in an efficient and procedurally complaint
manner.
· Participating the client-SAPMT meetings to discuss & update the overall status of
project procurement.
· Assist to project control team by updating the procurement status & cash flow
preparation.
· Works closely with C & F agents, logistics service providers, vendors and
manufacturers to speed up the fabrication process, Monitor the inspections and
ensure they are carried out for Hold points, ensure the shipment in proper manner
per PO agreed terms.
· Field Expediting Visit at vendor premises & Produce Expediting report which
contains the progress status, outstanding issues, Area of concerns and remedies.
· Conducting Kick off Meetings with vendors & Project team to resolve existing
issues of post award related.
· Co-ordinate with Inspection Dept. for IAP preparation, PIM & Inspection
arrangements [FAT & IRC].
· Initiate & further follow up for Documents [NMR] submission from suppliers,
Follow up with Engineering / Client for approval.
· Final Documentation & Close out of POs – with confirmation of Completion of delivery.

Education

Engineer's degree - Mechanical Engineering

Jawaharlal Technological University
India

CPPM & CPPM -

American Purchasing Society-USA

Software ERP Tools -

SAP ARIBA & SAP

Skills

  • Team player
  • Calm under pressure
  • High-value project management
  • Strategic sourcing
  • Budget control
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Cost-reduction strategies
  • Commercial negotiation

Languages

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Arabic
Beginner

Timeline

Engineer's degree - Mechanical Engineering

Jawaharlal Technological University

CPPM & CPPM -

American Purchasing Society-USA

Software ERP Tools -

SAP ARIBA & SAP
Syed Khaja Moinuddin