Fahhad AlQahtani
Address Riyadh Al Qirawan Area, 3305
Email: ********@*****.*** Tel: +966-***-******
Profile
An influential C Level leader that has the ability ensure that the business has a clear strategy and strong guidance for the Procurement and supply chain. Excellent communication, business development and negotiation skills, with a proven ability to seize opportunities, whilst building long lasting trust, and mutual respect at all levels. With 30 years of compelling success working in senior Procurement/Supply Chain positions. Highly motivated and results orientated with the ability to drive business operations, manage large budgets and Procurement teams, influence stakeholders and develop and implement Procurement strategies.
Signature Skills
Procurement
Negotiation
Supply Chain
Logistics
Supplier Management
Contract Management
Global Trade Control
Developing strategic objectives
Policies & Structures
Excellent communication & presentation skills both internally & at senior level
Strong leadership, team work, coaching & motivation skills to reach targets
Building & managing agile teams
Results & target driven
Strong supply chain finance knowledge
Multi-tasking & analytical task prioritizing
Commercially aware
Building effective & mutually beneficial partnerships
Strong levels of service delivery
Product sourcing
Career Overview
Tatra Procurement Co.
Senior Consultant. – Dec 2021 – Current.
Identifying client need.
Writing the policies and procedures for Supply Chain, Procurement,Purchasing, logistics and Warehousing functions.
Support the client to select the suitable ERP along with the customization.
Hire the right talent for our clients.
Boeing Saudi Arabia Ltd. Riyadh
Procurement & Supply Chain GM – Jan 2012 – March 2020.
Lead all BSA procurement, import and export operations to meet agreed Program Service Level Agreements and cost requirements.
Managing procurement & logistics teams ensuring that business objectives are defined and implemented across the business.
Lead the negotiation for all new Procurement and Logistics activity across the group and identified opportunities to synergize costs
Lead the review of Procurement policies, practices, structures and spend to produce a prioritizing plan for change.
Taking ownership of the e-sourcing strategy with involvement in Technology Procurement and Offshoring and Outsourcing.
Achieving buy in from senior internal stakeholders as well as managing critical and strategic suppliers.
Coordinating with legal department to identify and improve contract terms for new and existing agreements.
Ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with customer project methodologies as required.
Establishing and managing key supplier relationships to deliver outstanding performance in cost, service and quality
Producing regular reports on performance, provide management information and in-depth analysis when requested.
Import & export all items for Local & international clients following the international logistics roles & regulations, Global Trade Control & ITAR.
Providing an analysis of current market situation following comprehensive market intelligence and market surveys.
Perform as the Program leader interface to the Functional Teams to ensure all Programs are supported to agreed requirements.
Manage the Department & Programs General /Administrative budget, working with Finance and the Functions, to meet the saving target.
Provide oversight, working with Program Leaders, Finance, and BSA/Boeing Functions, of BSA Forward Pricing Rates and proposals.
Notable Achievements:
4 billion USD - Successfully managed Procurement expenditure across the company footprint resulting in business cost savings for 1.20% = 54M USD.
Successfully managed the import & export more than more than ONE Million pieces during last 7 years with notable cost & lead time saving.
Created and executed the category strategy resulting in improvements in efficiency and value.
Bombardier Transportation Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
Project Supply Manager / Systems Division Procurement
King Abdullah Financial District, Monorail Project – Jan 2010 – Dec. 2011.
Monitoring and reviewing supplier performance ensuring that contracts and agreements are in line with the organizations legal and operational requirements.
Providing Procurement support and representing Procurement in product introduction reviews.
Undertaking monthly and annual appraisals with staff and addressing any issues in performance through following required performance management procedures.
Notable Achievements:
250M USD – RFP for delivering, installation and commissioning Monorail vehicles from US and Canda to KSA
Created a Procurement strategy and schedule before implementing spend category management strategies.
Reviewed of existing policies, practices, structures and spend and implemented a prioritized plan for change.
Defined and managed key supplier relationships and delivered outstanding performance in cost, service and quality.
Overview of Earlier Career
Alfaisal University: Procurement Manager – from Jan 2008 to Dec. 2009.
Etihad Etisalat (Mobily): Purchasing Officer – from Dec. 2004 to Dec. 2007.
BAE Systems: Buyer – from Nov. 1994 to Nov. 2004.
Education
Master of Business Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration
Diploma of Commercial Accounting
Professional Development
2001: Advanced Certificate in Purchasing & Supply (Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply), UK
2016: Program Management Training- Boeing Leadership Center – Saint Louis USA.
2019: Executive Program Manager Workshop Advanced Level. Boeing Leadership Center – Saint Louis USA.