Mohammed Jamal Obaid
Address: Hamad Town, Bahrain
E-Mail: ****************@*****.***
Contact: 38389891, 36303073
Management Professional
Dedicated professional with decades of experience in different industries such as Telecommunication, IT, Heavy Machinery and HVAC. I have helped companies accomplish long and short goals while excelling in Driving Procurement, Business Development, Contract Administration and Team Management. I have a track record of continual results in efficiency improvements & cost savings, seeking challenging assignments in Procurement and Contracts with an organization of repute.
Key Accomplishments
Champions, and implements continuous improvement opportunities in Procurement’s processes, procedures and systems
Continually provided thought leadership that is recognized across the company. Identified and implemented new opportunities for cost savings, cost avoidance and proactively tracks progress.
Established strategic plans and objectives to enhance win probabilities and foster customer and supplier relationships that facilitates administration and negotiations of contracts.
Developed and maintained strong relationships with business units and penetrating company by continually demonstrating value
Drove for results by consistently achieving goals and pushing to complete tasks by their deadlines
Elevates Procurement’s status and advocating on Procurement’s behalf with executives
Career Summary
A business professional with over all 24 years of experience in Procurement & Contracts in various fields i.e. Telecommunications, IT, Heavy Machinery and HVAC. Driving Procurement, Business Development, Contract Administration and Team Management.
A planner with expertise in implementing cost saving measures to achieve reduction in terms of logistics cost.
A keen planner & implementer with demonstrated abilities in devising & optimizing the procurement operations activities.
Successfully managed the tendering process of multiple projects and milestones while ensuring that the projects are complied with all cost and scope specifications.
Exposure of contract management including negotiating cost, terms and conditions in contracts and ensuring compliance with the terms and conditions.
Documenting and agreeing any changes that may arise during implementation or execution.
Gained past experience in handling Air Conditioning/ Refrigeration, repair the technical problems/faults and heat load estimation and other relating to HVAC.
Results-oriented, self-driven leader and collaborator with proven aptitude to analyse, structure, negotiate, document complex transactions, formulate/implement strategies and achieve operating goals while balancing risks.
An effective communicator with management and problem solving skills.
Work Experience
Procurement Manager (Telecom Networks & IT) 08/2011 – Present
Batelco The largest telecommunication company in Bahrain. Through Batelco, Bahrain has promoted itself as a regional telecommunications center, connecting the countries of the gulf region with the broader world.
Key Tasks:
Manage tendering processes from the invitation to tenders, evaluation, recommendation, and negotiation, ensuring that the most competitive supplier is selected and the contract is finalized.
Ensure that all purchase orders/ contracts are duly processed and that associated purchase orders/contracts are properly constructed.
Develop contracts in order to meet user and Company’s needs in terms of contractual and legal protection.
Carry out ad-hoc project work as directed, to meet users’ persistent and unplanned requirements.
Highlights:
Handled biggest and highest value projects for Batelco for IT and Telecommunication Network projects.
Reducing the OPEX which have a high profitability to Company.
Assure the best selection of Vendor, highest product quality, highest saving and shortest tendering period.
Representative Office Manager (Bahrain & Qatar) 12/2008 – 07/2011
Zamil Group Holding Company - Eastern Morris Cranes Ltd., UK/KSA
The largest telecommunication company in Bahrain. Through Batelco, Bahrain has promoted itself as a regional telecommunications center, connecting the countries of the gulf region with the broader world.
Key Tasks:
Administering complete Office Work, sales and service teams.
Coordinating with Manufacturer & Service Provider.
Sales Manager
Zamil Commercial Division
Key Tasks:
Managed procurement process, resourcing and signing deals with new suppliers.
Importing Material.
Preparation of government bids, tender responses/ contracts and Sales.
Earlier Experience
Teacher -Air-conditioning and Refrigeration 09/2004 – 11/2005
Ministry of Education
Preformed theoretical classes and conducted practical workshops.
Delivered course material, assessing students, and supervising students enrolled in selected courses in the School.
Sales Engineer 05/1998 – 05/2004
Yateem Air-conditioning WLL Co.
Highlights:
Reviewed business plan for the previous year and prepare a business plan for the next year (forecast).
Handled re-ordering levels of the items.
Prepared a continuous sales comparison between Months/Quarters/Years.
Education
B.Sc. (Mechanical Engineering) - University of Bahrain (1998)
High School Certificate - SH. Abdulla Bin Essa Al Khalifa Technical Secondary School (1991)
Key Skills
Purchasing Procedures
Management and documentation skills
Contract Management
Ability to manage multiple complex projects
Inventory Management
Crisis management
Knowledge of procurement systems and other systems such as (AutoCAD, HRMS, HCM and SAP)
Windows, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
Deep understanding of telecom industry terminology and practices
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Personal Details
Date of Birth: 27th February, 1974
Languages: Arabic & English
Nationality: Bahraini