Procurement Specialist Strategic Sourcing

Mohammed Naseeruddin

Procurement Director Strategic Sourcing & Commercial Contracts Leader

+966-********* *******************@*****.*** Linkedin Riyadh, Saudi Arabia PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Strategic and results-driven Procurement Director with over 20 years of experience managing complex sourcing, vendor management, and commercial contracting for NEOM, defense, telecommunications, aerospace, and public sector mega-projects. Adept at translating business needs into cost-effective procurement strategies that ensure compliance, mitigate risk, and deliver measurable savings. Proven track record in managing multi-billion SAR portfolios, optimizing supplier performance, and implementing ERP-based systems (SAP, Oracle, Ariba) for operational transparency and control. Known for building high-performing teams and aligning procurement with cross- functional business goals.

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CORE COMPETENCIES

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Transformation Contract Negotiation & Commercial Governance Vendor Management & Supplier Partnerships Budgeting, Cost Planning & Payment Controls SLA Compliance & Risk Mitigation Cross-functional Stakeholder Engagement Mega-project Procurement

NEOM, Defense, Telecom

Performance Metrics, Compliance & Reporting

Tendering & Bid Evaluation

RFP, PIT, PR, TP

ERP Procurement Systems

SAP, Oracle, Ariba

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Lead Manager – Procurement Contracts

NEOM

06/2022 - 10/2024 Sharma, Tabuk

Increasing fulfilment and profitability through cost reduction and quality enhancement while leading the creation and use of department KPIs, procurement operations, and order fulfilment efficiency. Managed SAR 1.2B contracts for public safety infrastructure; led procurement initiation, PIT preparation, scope finalization, and commercial term drafting.

Coordinated contract negotiation and supplier onboarding across legal, finance, and technical teams. Developed billing verification systems, milestone tracking, and risk registers to ensure contract compliance and claim prevention. Achieved 15% cost savings through strategic vendor consolidation and performance-based contracting. Commercial Cost Manager

NEOM

11/2021 - 05/2022 Sharma, Tabuk

Oversaw procurement cost forecasting, budget planning, and vendor deviation analysis. Developed commercial terms and billing schedules aligned with project execution and financial controls. Head of Operations & Contracts Management

TGC

06/2019 - 12/2021 Riyadh

Led procurement, contract administration, and operations across defense and public sector initiatives. Negotiated bid terms, structured sourcing strategies, and ensured end-to-end execution planning. Reduced procurement turnaround by 20% through workflow automation and policy updates. Ensured full regulatory, tax, and labor law compliance throughout the procurement lifecycle. Procurement Manager Process & Tools Manager Supplier Contract Manager Procurement & Facilities Manager (General Services)

THALES KSA

2010 - 2019 Riyadh

Successfully held positions managing end-to-end procurement, supplier contracts, and general services in support of the SAR 2.5B Saudi Mobile SNFN Project.

Oversaw contract reviews, NDAs, teaming agreements, and change orders in pre- and post-award stages. Implemented tools and process governance to enhance procurement transparency and SLA adherence. Coordinated with legal and project teams to mitigate risk, resolve disputes, and ensure on-time fulfillment.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Contracts & Procurement Manager

EXi Saudi Arabia (NOVIAcom)

2001 - 2010 Riyadh

Established and managed a robust procurement function with effective subcontractor engagement. Reviewed and approved purchase orders, quotation assessments, and requisitions for materials from local and international sources. Built strong supplier relationships, creating a collaborative, high-performance procurement culture through communication, reviews, and issue resolution.

Led turnkey sourcing strategies for telecom projects involving Ericsson, Huawei, and NSN. Senior Purchasing Coordinator

Jarir Bookstore

1997 - 2001 Riyadh

Procured inventory for over 10 showrooms, managing global vendor relationships and pricing agreements. Led order placement, logistics tracking, and vendor evaluation to ensure timely and cost-efficient delivery. EDUCATION

MBA – Supply Chain Management

Kazian Global School of Business Management

2013

Post graduation – Business Management

Mahatma Gandhi Central University

2014

CERTIFICATION

Pursuing CIPP / CIPM

Blue Ocean Academy

FIDIC Claims & Contract Management

Cornerstone, UK

Contract Drafting for Non-Lawyers

IIR, Middle East

Essentials of Contract Management

Alison, UK

Effective Sourcing & Procurement

Alison

OSHA Professional Course

OSHA Academy

TECHNICAL SKILLS

ERP Platforms

SAP (Preferred), Oracle, Ariba, MS Dynamics

Tools

MS Office Suite, SharePoint, Power BI

LANGUAGES

Arabic Advanced English Native Hindi Native

Urdu Native

LEADERSHIP & AFFILIATIONS

Board Member

IISR (Embassy of India, Saudi Arabia)

Tenure: 2013–2018, 2022–2023 (Appointed under Saudi Ministry of Education) PASSIONS

Badminton Table

Tennis Cricket

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