Alaa Elshalaby

Procurement Manager @ Fahad H. Al-Dakheel EST.

About

I've spent my career turning procurement from a cost center into a strategic value driver. With 16+ years across strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier relationships, I've helped organizations achieve cost savings of up to 25% of procurement budgets without compromising quality, compliance, or long-term partnerships. My work spans high-value tenders, complex commercial negotiations, and building supplier ecosystems that don't just deliver today, but scale for tomorrow. I bring a structured mindset to every challenge: identifying risk before it becomes a problem, optimizing processes before inefficiency becomes costly, and creating agreements that protect the business while enabling growth. What drives me is simple: procurement should create value, not just manage spend. I've managed SAR 50M+ in annual procurement spend, reduced cycle times by 25%, and led cross-functional teams across construction, maintenance, and operations projects always focused on outcomes that move the needle. Beyond the numbers, I believe in the human side of procurement: mentoring teams, building trust with suppliers, and fostering collaboration that turns transactional relationships into strategic partnerships. I also believe in giving back to the profession, sharing practical insights with 10K+ followers across the SCM community. 📩 Let's connect if you're working on procurement transformation, supply chain excellence, or simply want to exchange ideas.

Country

Saudi Arabia

City

Al Madinah

Industry

Construction

Skill

Executive Support, Tender Management, Government Relations, Report Production, English Teaching, Educational Leadership, Computer Science Education, Computer Science, Meeting Planning, Adobe Photoshop, Quotations, Software Documentation, Business Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Sales, Human Resources (HR), Human Resource Planning, Financial Reporting

Experience

Procurement Manager

Fahad H. Al-Dakheel EST.

2009-8 - 2026-5 · 16 yrs 10 mos

Medina

"Led end-to-end procurement operations managing SAR 50M+ in annual spend — turning strategic sourcing into measurable competitive advantage." Achieved up to 20% cost savings on annual procurement spend through strategic supplier negotiations and category management, translating directly into millions of SAR in bottom-line impact. Reduced procurement cycle times by 25% by redesigning tender workflows and implementing structured procurement processes across multi-million SAR construction, maintenance, and operations projects. Built and led high-performing procurement teams, mentoring staff and fostering cross-functional collaboration that improved delivery timelines and stakeholder satisfaction. Ensured full compliance with Saudi legal regulations and OSHA standards across all contracts, mitigating legal and operational risk on complex multi-million SAR projects. Developed and managed strategic supplier relationships, creating sustainable partnerships that enhanced supply chain resilience and long-term value delivery. SAR 50M+Annual spend managed 20% Cost savings achieved 25% Cycle time reduction 17+ Years of experience in Procurement

Projects Coordinator & Administrative Manager

Fahad H. Al-Dakheel EST.

2004-8 - 2008-12 · 4 yrs 5 mos

Medina

Managed all official Arabic–English correspondence with government entities and private organizations, ensuring precise communication and full regulatory alignment — building early fluency in Saudi legal and governmental frameworks. Directly supported the Director General by managing his office operations, prioritizing schedules, and serving as a trusted point of contact — developing executive-level stakeholder management skills from day one. Delivered Arabic–English translation across contracts, reports, and official documents, enabling seamless cross-cultural business operations and laying the groundwork for future contract management roles. Managing executive operations, bridging language barriers, and taking the first steps into procurement and tendering. Produced high-impact project reports and executive presentations using Photoshop and PowerPoint — communicating complex project data to leadership and external stakeholders with clarity and visual precision. Designed and maintained a dual-format (physical and digital) document management system for contracts, correspondence, and project files — ensuring zero information loss and rapid retrieval across departments. Contributed to tender studies and supplier quotation processes — negotiating early-stage procurement deals and planting the seeds of what would become a 16+ year career in strategic sourcing and contracts management.