Senior Procurement Professional
Resume:
Waad Raja Taha
acqifh@r.postjobfree.com
SENIOR PROCUREMENT PROFESSIONAL
Buyer and Electrical Design Engineer with more than 10 years of broad experience in the Oil & Gas and Electricity generation industries in Canada and Internationally. Proven track record of developing and implementing creative commercial strategies and adopting the latest techniques and technology for major projects located in extreme environmental conditions. A self-motivated and hardworking professional with a demonstrated ability to work in a team environment or independently.
Highlights of Experience:
Extensive experience issuing Request For Quotations, evaluating commercial bids, negotiating terms and conditions, effectively managing relationships, monitoring vendor performance and coordinating vendor meetings.
Skilled in the use of software for issuing RFQs and vendor communication (SAP and PM+), relay coordination (ETAP Star and Power Plot) and for lighting calculations.
Managed collaboration with cross-functional team members to ensure compliance with engineering requirements and technical specifications.
Well versed in the entire procurement process, including Quality Management, inspection, acceptance testing and site commissioning assistance for both electrical equipment and electrical interfaces.
Comprehensive knowledge of engineering and design calculation for all types of electrical equipment and systems, including hardwired and serial communication logics.
Technical procurement skills enhanced by three years of previous experience as an Operation and Maintenance engineer for Gas Turbine Stations (Frame 9, Frame 5), Mobile units (Solar, Alsthom), and Diesel engines.
CAREER HISTORY
SNC-LAVALIN, Calgary and Toronto June 2012 – 2014
Project Buyer
Charged with managing the detailed procurement of Several Packages, preparing Bidder list, Issuing RFQ to Vendors by email or GPS.
Followed up with Vendors to get the quotations on time, sending quotations to Engineering for technical evaluation and following up with them for technical queries.
Prepared bid tab and letter of recommendation, commercial negotiation with bidders securing best pricing and issued PO to the awarded Vendor.
PETROFAC INTERNATIONAL LTD., Sharjah, United Arab Emirates July 2004 – Mar 2012
Buyer (May 2009 – Mar 2012)
Promoted to work on a Major US$1 billion Project – Gas Sweating Facilities in Messaied and Dukahan (SRU Upgrade and AGRU), on behalf of Qatar Petroleum (QP).
Charged with managing the detailed procurement of Bulk items, including Line Pipes, Induction bends, Pipes, Valves and Flanges and Fittings, including preparing and issuing RFQ’s for Sour and Sweet Gas Line Pipes (30 Inch, 28 Kilometer)
Responsible for project estimation, contract acquisition, preparation of proposals, contract negotiation and ensuring those equipment vendors provided timely and quality input into the design package.
Procurement Engineer (Aug 2008 – Apr 2009)
Selected to work on the US$300 million Kauther Depletion Compression on behalf of Petroleum Development Oman (PDO), and charged with managing the detailed procurement of Bulk items including Pipes, Valves, Flanges, Fittings and Gaskets.
Managed all aspects of the proposal and procurement process including the selection of bids that met stringent company and client requirements.
Electrical Design Engineer (July 2004 – July 2008)
Independently managed proposal and procurement for a new $80 million gas processing plant for Crescent Petroleum Company located in the Sajaa Area in Sharjah, UAE, consisting of Amine Sweetening, Sulphur Recovery and Associated Utilities, used to process 600 MMSCFD dehydrated sour gas.
Managed major packages including Gas Turbine Generators, Diesel Generators, transformers, MV/LV Switch Gears, Power Distribution Control System, Remote Terminal Units, System Studies and Relay Coordination.
Other major projects included: the US$1.4 billion Pearl GTL development located at Ras Lafan Industrial City (RLC) in the state of Qatar, producing 140,000 bbl/sd GTL products and 90,000 bbl/sd NGL (Deep LPG recovery mode).
Worked on major proposals including the Khalda Concession Development Lease area, a new gas processing train in the Egyptian Western Desert, and the Zarzaitine Gas Lift Compression in Algeria, on behalf of Sontrac-Sinopec.
BAGHDAD EAST POWER STATION, Baghdad, Iraq Apr 2002 – Mar 2004
Electrical Engineer
Hired as Construction and Commissioning Engineer for a US$250 million, 500 MW Gas Turbines Power station plant consisting of four units (MS9001E, each 125 MW), Transformers, Switchgears, Cables, Diesels, Oil Treatment, Water Treatment, and Two Boilers. The plant connected to national grid with 1.5 line grid type.
Ministry of Electricity, Baghdad, Iraq Oct 2001 – Mar 2002
Electrical Engineer
Served as Operation Engineer in a 135 MW Gas Turbine Power Station consisting of six Mitsubishi Frame 5 units.
Managed the Purchasing Department and maintained spare parts and replacement of damaged parts.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
B.Sc., Electrical Engineering, 1999
University of Technology, Baghdad, Iraq
PowerPoint system course
Institute for Graduate Studies, Iraq
MS9001E Gas turbine, Basic Study and Maintenance, 2001
General Electric Energy Product Co., France
Certified, I&C Laboratory Equipment, 2002
Dong Fang Electric Company
Certified, Gas Turbine Power Plant, Fire Alarm and
Fire Fighting Control system, 2002
ELT PATHWAYS-Sheridan College – Oakville- Ontario
Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP), 2012
Certified Purchasing Professional Manager (CPPM), 2012
American Purchasing Society (APS)
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