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Firas Nafech

Head of Contracts and Procurement

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Procurement Expert with civil engineering background and over 22 years of work experience in the construction industry with reputed international firms, handling all types of structures of hospitality, educational, mixed used complexes, infrastructures, industrial and oil & gas projects nature. Work Experience

Head of Contracts and Procurement

National Investment Corporation (PJSC) – Abu Dhabi Feb 2023-present

• Lead the end-to-end procurement cycle including supplier selection, prequalification, preparation of tender documents, tender clarification and evaluation, negotiation and award.

• Post award vendor management including coordination with engineering and construction team for supplier performance and resolve any issues.

• Collaborate closely with all departments; including project management, finance, and legal, to support project delivery and ensure smooth operations.

• Develop and implement procurement strategies, policies, and procedures to optimize procurement processes and ensure cost-effective procurement practices.

• Establish achievable KPIs for each member of the team as well the overall Procurement department KPI

• Represent the department in front of external and internal auditors and make sure that the team, entities and subsidiaries are adhering to policy and procedures.

• Manage pre/post contracts stages to assure best implementation of company policy and smooth operations of suppliers/contractors activities as well minimizing potential risks.

• Closely monitor the ERP system implemented and coordinate with IT department for enhancement wherever is required.

• Prepare and monitor the group annual procurement plan incorporating all departments and subsidiaries annual plans into one consolidating plan.

• Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers, evaluate their capabilities, and negotiate favorable terms and conditions.

• Prepare, update and monitor Procurement tracking report of all departments and subsidiaries insuring service delivery on a timely manner.

Procurement and Sub-Contracts Manager

Ghantoot Group - Abu Dhabi May 2017 to Jan 2022

• process continuous improvement and implementation of best practice Procurement and contracting methodology and utilize up to date tools to enhance department efficiency.

• Prepare and update department reports such as Procurement planning report, budget, subcontractor prequal Assessment, tracking, inventory...

• Oversees all Procurement activities assigned to the team in accordance with Project and Client 2 Page

schedules, specifications and budgets.

• Manage pre/post Sub-contracts including technical and commercial evaluation, Award recommendation, preparation, negotiation and finalization of sub-contracts, claims, payments, disputes...

• Attend individual Projects weekly progress meeting to discuss all procurement related issues.

• Continuously identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and value creation within the procurement function.

• Monitor supplier performance, resolve any issues, and foster strong relationships with key suppliers.

• Closely supervise and monitor the procurement team, assign the day by day tasks and track the progress and delivery of these tasks.

• Liaise and coordinate with other departments to understand the requirements and setup a Projects procurement plan.

• Manage, Control and audit annual inventory of stores for both materials and assets and update inventory reports accordingly in coordination with financial department.

• Continuously assess and evaluate team members based on their daily performance, encourage teamwork and friendly and healthy environment between department members and with other departments.

Sr. Procurement Engineer

Al Shafar General Contracting - Dubai March 2015 to February 2016

• Prepare Tender documents to the Client standards, prepare adequate list of vendors and submit it to Client for approval accompanied with associated prequalification documents.

• Prepare internal and external Procurement Tracking Report and submit the last to the Client.

• Arrange for bid opening meetings with the clients, process bids Technical & Commercial Evaluation by preparing Evaluation Matrix, comparing with budget and propose value engineering solutions in coordination with design team and consultant to achieve the budget for any of the over budgeted packages.

• Prepare and submit CPR (Contract Package Recommendation) to the Client.

• Prepare, submit, and update Budget Tracker Report for Lump Sum & Provision Sum packages on weekly basis for awarded packages.

• Attend Weekly internal and Client Procurement Progress Meetings addressing challenges, achievements and look ahead plan.

• Prepare Scope Gap Report in coordination with Technical and design team.

• Support buyers and JR. Staff for the direct purchases of materials and equipment. Sr. Procurement & Contracts Engineer

SAMSUNG C & T - Dubai June 2013 to February 2015

Dubai Parks Project - Jabal Ali

• Handle coordination with vendors such as PQQ documents, Evaluation and Analysis Reports as to select final list of vendors for each tender.

• Prepare JR (Job Requisition) as per submitted SOW (Scope of Work) from construction team, prepare and issue RFP (Request for Proposal) to approved vendors.

• Arrange for bid opening meetings with the clients, process bids Technical & Commercial 3 Page

Evaluation by preparing Evaluation Matrix using a formulated scoring system.

• Prepare and submit Award Recommendation Report to the Client for the nominated vendor, and the related contract based on the mentioned report.

• Prepare Contract Analysis report based on actual awarded contracts vs allocated budget.

• Recommend Payment schedule based on submitted Payment Application from the Contractor and the assessment submitted by construction team.

• Handle inquiries received from all sites over GCC by processing all needful procurement tasks

(send inquiries, receive quotes, prepare comparison sheet, perform negotiations, finalize orders, prepare LPOs/ Contracts).

• Prepare Procurement Market Intelligence (PMI) for major construction commodities (Steel, Concrete, Cement, Cables) on weekly and monthly basis.

• Perform vendor monitoring Quarterly for approved vendors as well monitoring for new vendors prior adding them to the approved network following company standard forms and procedures. Procurement Engineer

Al Habtoor Leighton Group - Abu Dhabi June 2008 to May 2013 Paris Sorbonne University - Abu Dhabi

St. Rigis Hotel, Saadyat Island - Abu Dhabi Khalifa Port City (KPIZ)- Al Taweelah, Abu Dhabi Upper ZAKUM 750K (ZADCO)-Offshore Oil & Gas Project

• Prepare and update Project Vendor List based on nominated subcontractors / suppliers and company record for the previous similar jobs.

• Operate procurement process by sending inquiries, receiving quotes, preparing vetting sheets and maintain final negotiations with nominated vendors, raising recommendations to management.

• Ensure that materials/services provided by the vendors at site are conforming with project budget in coordination with commercial team.

• Call for Kick-off meeting with the selected vendor in conjunction with Engineering, Commercial, Construction and QA/QC managers.

• Attend weekly procurement meeting to discuss progress and all concerned issues.

• Examine project specifications, shop drawings and BOQ to prepare inquiries and forward it to listed vendors for quoting.

• Receive quotations from suppliers, review & evaluate them, and perform necessary negotiations.

• Prepare vetting sheets commercially and technically with recommendation and submit them to the Procurement Manager for approval.

• Monitor preparation of material requisitions using ERP system and follow up deliveries, receipt, issue, and usage of materials.

• Discuss with consultants and obtain their acceptance of substitute materials.

• Procure all plant equipment required by the site. Project Engineer cum Material Engineer

Technical Stone Co - Abu Dhabi May 2001 to May 2007- Abu Dhabi Trade Center Emirates Palace / ADTC Phase 4&5 - Abu Dhabi

• Prepare material submittals and sub-contractors prequalification for consultant/client approvals.

• Prepare Material Approval Requests M.A.R. and submit it to consultant.

• Monitor receipt, issue, and usage of materials to keep stocks at an adequate level and to 4 Page

determine and report on wastage.

• Prepare materials delivery schedules in accordance with the overall and detailed work programs.

• Review material delivery schedule to ensure that materials will be available on site when required.

• Submit all project requirements of material, equipment, tools to Construction Manager in timely manner.

• Apprise and address to Construction Manager all problems and concerns encountered.

• Prepare daily and weekly progress reports formally and state major problems encountered.

• Monitor and closely supervise the progress of works on daily basis, and immediately rectify deficiencies where found.

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tishreen University 2000

Certifications and Licenses

MS PROJECT

Diploma certificate from Al Noor Institute in MS PROJECT 2000 Grading: Very good STAD PRO

Diploma Certificate in STAD PRO from Ugarit Institute Grade: V. Good. Computer Skills

• ACAD (10+ years)

• MS Project (3 years)

• STAAD PRO (2 years)

• MS OFFICE (20+ years)

• ERP (10 years)

Additional Skills

- Reporting and presentation skills using.

- Strong Representation of the company with The Client and End user.

- Good understanding of contractual, commercial, and financial aspects.

- Negotiation and communication skills, commercial acumen and attention to detail.

- Strong leadership and teambuilding skills Supervisory experience. Languages

Arabic – Mother language

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English – Fluent (Read, Wright, Speak)

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