Ahmed Baraka

Procurement and Operations Manager @ RAK Ceramics

About

Procurement & Operations Manager with over 14 years of experience across retail, project supply, education, and hospitality sectors in Saudi Arabia. Proven track record in managing end-to-end procurement operations, strategic sourcing, and ERP system implementation, with direct involvement in high-value project procurement exceeding SAR 100M. Experienced in strategic sourcing, project and retail procurement, contract negotiation, and supplier management, with a strong focus on cost control, commercial evaluation, and procurement governance. Hands-on in managing procurement operations, ERP-enabled workflows, and cross-functional coordination across sales, finance, warehouse, and project teams. Open to procurement leadership opportunities within stable organizations where structured processes, commercial discipline, and operational excellence are valued. Interested in roles that involve project and operational procurement, cross-functional collaboration, and long-term value creation.

Country

Saudi Arabia

City

Al Madinah Al Munawwarah

Industry

Consumer Goods

Skill

Procurement Management, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Negotiation, Project Procurement, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Vendor Management, Cost Management, Purchasing, Budget Management, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Vendor Relations, Supplier Management, Procurement Consultant , Procurement, Contract Management

Experience

Procurement and Operations Manager

RAK Ceramics

2023-11 - Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia

Lead end-to-end procurement and operations for retail and project supply across ceramics, porcelain, and sanitaryware. Managed strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, and procurement planning aligned with sales and operational targets. Submitted project proposals totaling SAR 104.9M, supporting the company’s strategic project portfolio. Led the replacement of a legacy ERP system, improving procurement, warehouse, and sales integration. Achieved SAR 1.8M in direct sales alongside procurement responsibilities. Proposed cost-effective in-house product alternatives to improve margins and project competitiveness.

Procurement Manager

Modern Quality Co.

2021-6 - 2023-3 · 1 yr 10 mos

Medina, Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia

Established procurement operations and policies in a startup environment. Managed end-to-end procurement, logistics, and supplier coordination. Led vendor onboarding and reseller registrations. Secured partnerships with Fortinet, Dell, Lenovo, and Microsoft.

Procurement Manager

University of Prince Mugrin

2019-1 - 2022-11 · 3 yrs 11 mos

Medina, Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia

Managed the full procurement cycle, including sourcing, purchasing, contracts, and supplier management. Implemented ERP system to enhance procurement controls and visibility. Managed a SAR 1.2M petty cash fund with full accountability. Provided interim procurement supervision support to Bunyan Company (UPM-affiliated startup) during its early operational phase.

Procurement Specialist

University of Prince Mugrin

2017-7 - 2018-12 · 1 yr 6 mos

Medina, Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia

Supported procurement operations, including sourcing, purchase orders, and supplier coordination. Assisted in policy implementation and procurement documentation.

Business Owner

Shawarma King

2010-6 - 2016-12 · 6 yrs 7 mos

Bangalore

Established and managed three restaurant branches with full P&L responsibility. Oversaw procurement, supplier sourcing, inventory, and cost control. Recruited and managed operational teams across all branches.