IBRAHIM AFANEH SENIOR PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT
IBRAHIM AFANEH
SENIOR PROCUREMENT MANAGER
Strategic Sourcing Contracts & Subcontracts Construction Procurement Vendor Management Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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Saudi Arabia + Canada Experience
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Senior Procurement and Supply Chain professional with 15+ years of specialized experience across Saudi Arabia and Canada, including extensive construction and infrastructure procurement experience in Riyadh. Proven track record managing end-to-end procurement with annual procurement spend exceeding SAR 250 million, depending on project portfolio and annual requirements and a sourcing network of 2,000+ suppliers and subcontractors. Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, tendering, commercial evaluation, contract and subcontract negotiation, supplier prequalification, BOQ analysis, cost optimization, expediting and stakeholder management. Experienced in supporting major Saudi projects including Riyadh Metro, Jouf University and Arab National Bank Headquarters, with a strong focus on cost, compliance, quality and on-time delivery. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
SAR 250M+
Annual Procurement Spend
2,000+
Suppliers & Subcontractors
15+ Years
Procurement & Logistics
GCC + Canada
Market Experience
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Strategic Procurement & Sourcing • Supply Chain Management • Construction Procurement • International & Domestic Purchasing
• Supplier & Vendor Management • Contract & Subcontract Management • Commercial Negotiation • Cost Reduction & Optimization
• RFQ / RFP Management • Tendering & Bid Evaluation • Supplier Prequalification • BOQ & Material Requisition Analysis
• Purchase Order Management • Procurement Budget Control • Logistics & Expediting • Inventory & Warehouse Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PROCUREMENT MANAGER May 2022 - Present
Four Corners for Safety Equipment Co. Winnipeg, Canada
• Lead sourcing, procurement negotiations and supplier development for industrial, safety and technical product requirements.
• Prepare and manage RFPs; participate in technical and commercial evaluations to support objective supplier selection.
• Develop strategic relationships with suppliers and business partners and negotiate pricing, delivery, payment and contractual terms.
• Analyze supply chain and procurement data and provide management reporting to support sourcing and business decisions.
• Monitor supplier agreements, purchasing activities and international sourcing requirements from inquiry through order placement. PURCHASING SPECIALIST Feb 2007 - Mar 2021
Al Hashimeah Contracting Co. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Managed end-to-end procurement activities across major Saudi construction, infrastructure, data center, telecom and industrial projects, with annual procurement spend exceeding SAR 250 million, depending on project portfolio and annual requirements.
• Developed and maintained a sourcing network of 2,000+ suppliers and subcontractors across construction materials, equipment, services and project requirements.
• Analyzed material requisitions against approved BOQs and specifications; issued RFQs and prepared comprehensive technical/commercial comparison sheets.
• Negotiated pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules and contractual conditions, generating material cost savings through competitive sourcing and supplier optimization.
• Prepared and administered purchase orders, supply agreements, contracts and subcontracts; managed supplier and material prequalification documentation.
• Participated in tender estimation and pricing, coordinated procurement budgets with Project and Finance teams, and supported project mobilization.
• Monitored procurement schedules, deliveries, warehouse stock and supplier performance to minimize material shortages and schedule disruption.
IBRAHIM AFANEH SENIOR PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT
SELECTED MAJOR PROJECT EXPERIENCE - SAUDI ARABIA
Riyadh Metro System – Lines 1 & 3 Major rail infrastructure procurement exposure covering Line 3 Station 3E2 and Line 1 deep underground stations.
Jeddah Hotel Project – Jeddah Large-scale high-rise development with approximately 185,000 m built-up area and four towers up to 28 floors.
Arab National Bank – Head Office Major corporate headquarters development in Riyadh with approximately 75,000 m built-up area. Mobily Fursan Data Center –
Dammam
Mission-critical data center facility with approximately 29,500 m built-up area, including 8,000 m of white space.
STC – Riyadh Disaster Recovery
Center
Mission-critical data center project incorporating 4 300 KVA UPS systems and downstream Tier IV configuration.
Shuaibah III Expansion II
Desalination Plant – Jeddah
Major industrial and infrastructure project supporting a desalination facility with 250,000 m /day capacity. Jouf University Projects – Sakaka Multiple large educational developments including College of Pharmacy and College of Management & Humanitarian Science.
EARLIER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LOGISTICS COORDINATOR Dec 2004 - Dec 2006
Al Salam Transportation International Co. Amman, Jordan
• Coordinated and tracked gas transportation shipments from Aqaba Port to storage facilities in Amman.
• Liaised with Aqaba Port authorities on loading schedules; reviewed transportation expenses, billing documentation and fleet maintenance.
CREDIT EXECUTIVE OFFICER Nov 2000 - Apr 2004
Jordan Kuwait Bank Amman, Jordan
• Analyzed credit facility requests, clients' financial positions and credit risks; prepared submissions for Credit Committee approval.
• Reviewed Letters of Credit (L/Cs), commercial/shipping documents and Certificates of Origin, and coordinated with beneficiary banks. EDUCATION
Applied Business Analysis Certificate University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Canada May 2021 - Apr 2022 Bachelor of Business Administration Philadelphia University Amman, Jordan Jan 2000 - Apr 2003 SYSTEMS, SKILLS & LANGUAGES
ERP: Briton ERP Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint Procurement: RFQ/RFP, Bid Evaluation, BOQ Review, PO & Contract
(Administration Languages: Arabic (Native), English (Professional Working Proficiency