Mohammed Khalifa Mohammed Ali

Mobile No: 00964-771-7884966

00964-750-8311292

Email: mohdkhalifa05@gmail.com

Nationality: Iraqi,

Driving License: UAE and IRAQ

Languages: English / Arabic

SENIOR PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS MANAGER

CERTIFIED INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS MANAGER (CICCM)

PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS

Senior Procurement Management Professional offering the benefit of a successful 25 year’s progressive experience

in Procurement (local & International) serving leading companies in UAE / Iraq and Libya. Proven record of spearheading national and global purchasing programs and vendor souring plans that have continually provided

timely and support to critical operations, reduced acquisition costs and improved net profitability.

Maintaining close ties with vendors and able to demonstrate skill at analysing competitive bids & contracts.

Delivered over Millions in total cost savings through expertise in forecasting, planning, budgeting, and effective

leadership of multi-million international purchasing network. Excellent in communication skill (verbal and

written), strong analytical skill and the ability to work in a fast-faced, self-directed environment; highly respected

builder and leader of winning teams; able to assemble, motivate, and retain a high quality workforce of talent.

Committed to performing professionally and effectively to contribute to the success of the company.

CORE COMPETENCIES

►Global Vendor Sourcing & Cost Analysis

►Materials Management & Tracking System

►Suppliers Continuous Improvement Programs

►Executive-Level Negotiations

►Procurement Management

►Team leader

►Negotiating & Managing Strategic Agreements

►Strategic Planning

►Profit Maximization / Expense control

►Vendor Relationship Management

►Tenders Management / Contract Administration

►Technical & Commercial Negotiation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Freelance Procurement Consultant-IRAQ Dec.2013 – Present

Analyse work processes, systems, organizational function and structures to determine where and how to generate

measurable benefits in procurement aspects of the client's activities and trains client individuals in the effective use

of procurement management systems, tools, techniques, group problem solving and team building development

skills.

Initiate innovative solutions where required and work closely with the management to ensure they are installed for

the most effective impact in the procurement area.

Identifying & locating possible product suppliers

Advice on the procurement methods

Advice on alternative products and specifications

Advice on the recommendation process

Reviewing tenders and bids.

Advice on the cost saving approach.

Developing sourcing strategies.

Promoting best practice across the company.

Involved in writing a contract.

Overseeing staff training.

Establishing effective procurement policies, initiatives and processes

Al Ain Wildlife Park & Resort (AWPR) Dec.2009 – July 2013

Al Ain Zoo is a true family destination, providing entertainment and learning experiences in a natural outdoor

environment founded in 1968, Al Ain Zoo is a proud member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquaria

(WAZA).

Contracts Manager Al Ain, UAE

Responsible for managing the contracts and purchasing management function of this leading company.

Directly supervise 7 staff and reporting to the Director of General Services & Administration.

Perform supervisory functions at the level established by management for the position.

Negotiate and secure the most competitive terms on long term procurement agreements with preferred

vendors ensuring firm fixed pricing, delivery schedules and terms and conditions are clearly defined and

understood by all parties.

Create Request For Proposal (RFP) and request for Quotation (RFQ) and work closely with End User to

create scope of work

Ensure quality control, specification conformity, volume assessment, monitoring and verification of

deliveries.

Develop contracting strategies, tendering procedures, prequalification criteria of bidders for specific

projects and finalization of bidders list and direct the call for tender ensuring that proper tender

documents are compiled and completed from technical, contractual, commercial, financial and legal points of view as well as all relevant criteria are approved and included in the invitation to tender.

Controls the issue of Letter of Award to the approved contractor and handled Contract Management for

Works, Services, Operations, Maintenance and Lease

Prepare and administer Purchase Orders and Contract Agreements for products purchased by the company

Checked bids for completeness of technical / commercial data. Prepare commercial recommendations

and final submission for review and approval

Collaborated with management to develop and implement purchasing policies and procedures as per the

International Standards.

Implemented Oracle release 12 with training program

Abu Dhabi polymers Co. Nov.2008 –Dec.2009

Borouge is a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions. A joint venture between the Abu

Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), one of the world’s major oil and gas companies, and Austria based

Borealis, a leading provider of chemical and innovative plastics solutions.

Purchasing Specialist Abu Dhabi, UAE

Responsible for planning, forecasting, create Long Terms Price Agreement (LTPA) with vendors and approval

process for high value products.

Maintain steps for Purchase Requisition process By Using SAP ECC 5.0/ P50 as follows:

Receiving the PR

Prepare the Bidders list

Obtain approval of bidders list base on DOA according to PR estimated value

Issue RFQ to the approved bidders list

Receive and open the technical and commercial bids

Forward the technical bids to the user for evaluation

Obtain the technical clarification from vender

Carry out the commercial evaluation

Select bid with best value for company

Issue PO ,LTPA and RO

Worked closely with management to create valuable idea to improve the process

Attend monthly meeting

Checked bids for completeness of technical / commercial data. Prepare commercial recommendations and

final submission for review and approval

TATWEER (DUBAI HOLDING GROUP) April 2006 – Sept. 2008

Procurement Manager Dubai, UAE

Responsible for managing the purchasing management function of this leading company which is part of Dubai

Holding Group with 10 subsidiaries under its umbrella with business interests in Energy , Healthcare, Leisure and

Entertainment, Industry & Real Estate by ensuring the flow of goods from vendors in an efficient, cost effective

way to meet business requirements with minimum interruptions to service. With total staff strength of 700. Directly

supervise 3 staff and reporting to the Corporate Chief Service Officer.

Plan and manage departmental operating, capital, direct/indirect and overall procurement budgets.

Planning, developing and implementing strategies for managing the centralized purchasing functions for

procurement and introducing the processes and procedure required to support business operations and improve financial performance.

Responsible for sourcing, negotiating and managing the annual purchases of – Products & Services worth

AED. 200 Million p.a from local market in support of business operations using ERP Oracle E-Business

Suite Release 11i.

Liaise with user departments as required, ensuring inventory levels of items are maintained.

Negotiate and secure the most competitive terms on long term procurement agreements with preferred

suppliers ensuring firm fixed pricing, delivery schedules and terms and conditions are clearly defined and

understood by all parties.

Ensure on time availability of material. Maintain follow up with suppliers on goods delivery; handle all

queries and relevant complaints.

Prepare and administer Purchase Orders and Contract Agreements for products purchased by the company

10 subsidiaries.

Ensure quality control, specification conformity, volume assessment, monitoring and verification of

deliveries.

Develop and administrate the implementation of cost reductions initiative relative to suppliers and keep

adequate records to report on progress.

Continually strive to increase understanding of material and processes associated with product assigned for

purchase.

Responsible for complete tender process management.

Developed operating guidelines as per ISO-9001 Quality Standards.

SEIDCO GENERAL CONTRACTING April 2004 –Aug. 2005

Procurement Manager Dubai, UAE

Managed and coordinated through subordinates the operations of the Purchase Department for purchasing function

ensuring timely and cost effective acquisition of products in support of business operations of this leading company

having business interest in Civil and Electro-Mechanical Contracting and producing AED. Two billion in

Annual Revenue. The company had 500 staff and reported to the General Manager. Directly supervised 2 staff.

Responsible for sourcing and procurement of Products and Services related to Civil, Electrical /

Mechanical & Plumbing from local and international suppliers for meeting business requirements

and projects delivery schedules. Negotiated and managed annual purchases worth AED. 50 Million

p.a

Responsible for complete tender process management from pre-qualifying and preparation of a qualified

bidders list for the requisitioned items, preparation of enquiry packages covering all commercial, technical

and inspection requirements, follow up with bidders to ensure timely submission of bids and carry out

opening of bids as per company policy.

Checked bids for completeness of technical / commercial data.Prepare techno-commercial

recommendations and final submission for review and approval

Collaborated with management to develop and implement purchasing policies and procedures as per

the International Standards.

Conducted comprehensive research on products and suppliers to ensure that they meet and maintain all

standards and quality.

Coordinated with the Department for analyzing material requirement.

Prepared instructions regarding purchasing systems and procedures. Prepared and issued purchase orders

and change notices.

Analyzed market and delivery conditions in order to determine present and future material availability.

Prepared market analysis reports.

Processed all shipping documents and coordinated with suppliers for shipping schedule, classification of

imported goods, including coordination with customs for customs clearance of imported goods.

Established delivery schedules, monitored progress and ensure on time arrival of good. Liaised with Port

Authorities and Negotiated with Freight Forwarders and carriers.

Initiated opening of L/Cs with proper coordination with the Finance Department and authorized payment

on all invoices.

Developed operating guidelines as per ISO-9001 Quality Standards.

Performed supervision of all insurance coverage for the purchase.

TOLEDO Elec. and Mech. Works Est. June 1997 – Jan. 2004

Purchasing Manager Abu Dhabi, UAE

Appointed to increasingly responsible position of Purchase Manager Position in the year 1997, with the ultimate

authority for planning, developing and implementing strategies for managing the centralized purchasing functions,

introduce sound purchasing and inventory management function.

Understood Company Business Plan and contributed significantly through effective negotiations with

suppliers on special terms and discounts.

Successfully managed Annual Purchases worth AED. 5 Million From local and overseas suppliers.

Reviewed all purchase requests / related approvals prior to authorization and obtained clarification if

required.

Executed large scale purchase orders related to MEP Contracting and established delivery schedule.

Performed Stores Control and updated supplier’s database. Prepared and issued purchase orders and change

notices. Analyzed market and delivery conditions in order to determine present and future material

availability.

Prepared market analysis reports.

Reviewed purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.

Ensured on time availability of material. Maintained follow up with suppliers on goods delivery, handle all

queries and relevant complaints.

Earlier Jobs Technical Institute Libya 1994 – 1997

Trainer Libya

Technical Institute –Iraq 1991 - 1994

Trainer Iraq

Ministry of Industry and Metallurgy 1988 – 1991

Site Engineer Iraq

ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering -1988 College of engineering

University of Mosul-Iraq

Certified International Commercial Contracts Manager CICCM-2012

at International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute (IPSCMI)-USA

Study in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) membership-UK

Purchasing & Procurement Centre membership-Malaysia

TRAINING COURSES

International Quality Auditor – By Excellence Management Services -2004

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) – By Zabeel Cultural Institute-2006

Logistic and Supply Chain Management – By Zabeel Cultural Institute-2006

Time Management and Goal Setting Program by INSIGHT-2006

Management Skills – By Coaching and Mentoring International-2006

Team Building Skill – By Knowledge Horizon-2006

Project Management (PM)-By X.Pert Academy-2007

Business Finance – By K2S-2007

Presentation Skills – By Katrina Prentice, London, UK-2007

Finance for Non-Financial Managers By- DC Gardner Training, London, UK-2007

Leadership Mastery – By Ashridge, UK-2007

Up Your Service- By Ron Kaufman-2008

Strategic Procurement Conference 2010.TCQ

Post-Conference Master Glass ,TCQ-2010

2nd Annual Arab Outsourcing Conference & Expo, TCQ-2010

Contracting and Governance Master Class, TCQ-2011

Project Managements Skills, Meirc-2011

Coaching Skills, Orbit-2011

Change Management, Orbit -2011

Achieving Excellence In Procurement And Supply Chain, CIPS 2011

ERP-Oracle E-Business Suite Release 11i and Business Objective.

ERP-Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12

SAP ECC 5.0/ P50

Certificate of Appreciation

From: Tatweer Admin & Procurement Dept.-2008

From: Higher Colleges Of Technology-2010

From: Al Ain Zoo (AWPR)-2012

Certificate of Achievement

From: Al Ain Zoo ( AWPR)-2011

Mohammed Khalifa Vision, Mission, Objectives, Strategy, and Value (VMOSV)

Vision: • To provide a world-class procurement management function in support of the

company mission by creating value through strategic sourcing, efficient processes, policies and professional service.

Mission:

• To promote the best practice in the procurement management system. • Work closely with the management to ensure they are installed for the most effective

impact in the procurement area. • To develop e-procurement and e-source function.

Objectives:

• Continuous supply (to ensure that a continuous supply of materials, parts, and

components is available)

• Minimize Inventory Investment (This requires balancing the costs of carrying

material against the possibility of potential disruption in supply. The ideal, of course,

is to have needed materials arrive just at the moment they are scheduled to be used in

the operation process, in other words, just-in-time (JIT).

• Quality Improvement (Company and its suppliers need to be committed to a

continuous quality improvement initiative)

• Suppliers Development (Locating ,selecting, evaluating ,developing and analyzing

suppliers capabilities and working with them to achieve continuous improvement

• Tendering and bidding procedures(to insure complying with company process and

procedures)

Strategy:

• Partner with suppliers to develop business relationships and solutions that optimize

value for the company

• Drive down total cost of ownership (TCO) and promote new revenue opportunities

through effective sourcing and contract management

Value: • Excellence, Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Collaboration, Diversity, Sustainability,

Respect and Transparency