Mohammed Ahsan Rahim

Managing Director

About

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Transformation Executive | Fractional CPO | Global Supply Chain AdvisorAn accomplished Procurement and Business Transformation Executive with over 35 years of international leadership delivering strategic sourcing initiatives, high-value capital procurement, and supply chain optimization across shipbuilding, defense, engineering, and technical services. Author of the professional reference books Supply Chain Management, Policy, Procedures and Processes for Shipyard and Procurement Strategy, establishing recognized thought leadership in institutionalizing governance and operational excellence. Having served as Chief Procurement Officer for Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) and Director Purchase for Naval Weapons & Equipment, I specialize in bridging complex engineering requirements with lean, modern supply chain frameworks. My expertise spans enterprise-wide process mapping, business process reengineering (BPR), contract lifecycle management, and navigating complex international supplier networks. Core Capabilities:Procurement Transformation: Modernizing policies, procedures, and ERP-driven controls to maximize performance. Fractional & Interim Leadership: Steering organizations through rapid change, organizational redesign, and cost-reduction initiatives without the overhead of a full-time executive hire. Contract & Commercial Governance: Mitigating risk across multi-million-dollar international tenders, OEM contracts, and joint ventures. 🌐 Available Worldwide for Remote Consulting, Fractional CPO Roles, and Short-Term Interim Assignments.📧 Connect or reach out directly at: ahsan.rahim@alamco.ae

Country

United Arab Emirates

City

Dubai

Industry

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Skill

Management, Supervisory Skills, Project Management, MS Project, Project Planning, Navy, Procurement, Program Management, Commissioning, Pressure Vessels, Engineering, Team Leadership, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Operations Management, Maritime, Risk Management, Inspection, Project Coordination, Logistics

Experience

Managing Director

Alamco Technical Services LLC

2022-1 - Present · 4 yrs 9 mos

Dubai UAE

Head of Procurement

Marine Square Marine Services

2018-1 - Present · 8 yrs 9 mos

UAE

Extensive interaction with senior managers at international levels in Hospitality Industry / Health Care / Marine Technology/ Road Engineering / 4th Industrial Revolution ( Certified Blockchain Consultant)/ Education / Tier 1 and Tier 2 Auditing Firms and Financial Institutions.

Freelance Writer

Self-employed

2017-1 - 2022-11 · 5 yrs 11 mos

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Manager Supply Chain

Marine Square Marine Services

2014-11 - 2017-1 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Musaffah, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Involved in Supply Chain Management of Logistics Support of various type of commercial and military vessels operating in off UAE Coast line.

Head of Procurement - Major Projects

ADSB

2011-4 - 2014-10 · 3 yrs 7 mos

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Procurement Manager, Major Projects

ADSB

2005-6 - 2011-10 · 6 yrs 5 mos

Musaffah Industrial Area, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Responsible for Procurement of wide variety of Platform and Combat Systems for both Commercial Vessels constructed, refitted and refurbished at Abu Dhabi Ship Building for various UAE Maritime Organizations.

General Manager (Projects)

NED University / Naval Engineering College - PNS Jauhar

1997-8 - 1998-9 · 1 yr 2 mos

PN Dockyard, Karachi, Pakistan

General Manager (Projects) (08/97-09/98) PN Dockyard, Karachi, Pakistan  Planned, controlled and coordinated all activities pertaining to the installation and trails of the various combat, communications and electronics system onboard PN Ships and Establishments.  Responsible for in-depth evaluation of complex interfaces between various Shipboard Command, Control and Communication systems.