Basil O

🔹 Lead indirect procurement activities focused on construction and facilities management 🔹 Manage a high-performing team of 6 procurement professionals 🔹 Oversee complex tendering exercises, ensuring transparency and compliance 🔹 Handle tenders and sourcing initiatives valued in the billions of Saudi Riyals 🔹 Drive sourcing strategies that optimize cost, timelines, and service quality 🔹 Ensure alignment with corporate governance, policies, and regulatory frameworks 🔹 Build and sustain strong supplier relationships across local and regional markets 🔹 Collaborate cross-functionally to support facility upgrades and construction projects 🔹 Conduct commercial and technical evaluations to secure best-value contracts 🔹 Monitor vendor performance and enforce SLAs for continuous improvement 🔹 Contribute to strategic planning, procurement reporting, and budget control 🔹 Champion ethical sourcing, risk mitigation, and process efficiency

🔹 Held a key procurement role during the project initiation phase prior to CEER's official incorporation, contributing to foundational sourcing strategies, tender structuring, and early-stage supplier engagement

🔹 Lead procurement for three core categories: hard blocks, precast, and concrete 🔹 Manage and mentor a team of 6 buyers, driving cost control and best practices 🔹 Oversee procurement operations for 4 manufacturing facilities and multiple projects 🔹 Ensure compliance with procurement standards, ethics, and regulations 🔹 Coach and develop team performance through continuous feedback and training 🔹 Source competitive suppliers locally and globally to expand product portfolios 🔹 Support budgeting, KPI tracking, and strategic procurement planning 🔹 Implement policies and frameworks aligned with business objectives 🔹 Drive sourcing strategies to meet quality, cost, and delivery targets 🔹 Build strong vendor relationships to secure favorable contract terms 🔹 Conduct spend analysis to identify savings and optimize procurement spend 🔹 Champion team engagement and alignment with organizational goals 🔹 Maintain productive relationships with strategic suppliers through regular reviews

Managed procurement operations across four manufacturing plants producing precast, hard blocks, and concrete with an annual spend exceeding AED 200M. Directed sourcing for industrial materials, MRO, logistics, and CAPEX equipment supporting production continuity and expansion. Led ERP implementation for procurement and inventory management, improving transparency and efficiency across operations. Co-developed procurement governance frameworks and policy documentation, ensuring process integrity and accountability. Supervised a team of seven purchasers and one analyst, instilling performance-driven and ethical procurement practices. Achieved measurable savings through supplier consolidation, negotiations, and data-driven sourcing strategies.

Managed procurement and warehousing activities supporting multiple industrial and construction projects. Mentored junior staff in best practices for sourcing, negotiation, and documentation, strengthening team capability. Enhanced supplier engagement and evaluation systems, improving contract terms and service reliability. Implemented Just-in-Time and Lean procurement principles, reducing inventory by 30% and increasing operational efficiency.