Ahmed Al Thanayan CIPM LSSBB CICM

I ensure optimal functionality of all procurement and supply chain activities through delivery of strategic leadership informed by professional expertise in vendor management and contract administration. In doing so, I own responsibility for identifying strategic sourcing initiative to maximize department resources and build operational capacity. I also oversee design, development, and implementation of procurement strategies, guiding formulation of service contracts and monitoring for adherence to service level agreements. Some of my proudest achievements to date include: • Developed highly effective procurement policies and procedures for the movement and transfer of goods and services; playing an integral role in a number of instances of securing significant cost-savings. • Created a robust procurement governance, compliance Assurance, conflict of interest avoidance and code of ethics. • Proved highly efficient in performing strategic sourcing and spend analyses that resulted in remarkable opportunities for procurement savings. • Recognized by senior management team for having in-depth knowledge attaining outstanding results in management of supplier contracts. • Pioneered procurement strategy that revolved around establishment of contracts register to assure compliance with corporate policies and procedures.

During this time, I held concurrent responsibility for driving integration of overall operational management strategies and planning coordination and implementation of business plans through marketing and customer relationship activities. Effectively, I defined company’s first key performance indicators to monitor performance and generate evidence for change management initiatives. Some of my most memorable achievements include: • Strengthened team performance through delivery of astute and conscientious performance especially production, engineering, supply chain, commercial, capability insertion, and business development. • Led implementation of development initiatives resulted in a focused busines development direction. • Boosted the Tornado business, increasing the sale price by 80%, monthly arisings by 1400% resulted in 2600% increase in revenue. • Decreased Turnaround Time(TAT)in Tornado business from 90 days to 30 days (66% decrease in TAT) • Created the 10-year growth plan targeted to reach 600M SAR in annual revenue. • Enabled company's qualification to bid for 2 Billion SAR F-15 contract and a 300M SAR Bell Helicopter contract with Royal Saudi Air-force. • Spearheaded institution of organization’s premier operations function, leading transformation following acquisition of Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI). • Introduced the project management culture and assign project Manager for every project to control and monitor properly. • Played a major role in creating company’s Vision, Mission, strategic goals. • Drove operational excellence by decreasing TAT and provide top level performance resulted in customer satisfaction and increase in order intake.

With this organization, I provided comprehensive leadership to procurement teams tasked with facilitating execution of procurement activities in two programs: • BAE Systems Training & Naval Program [ LOA1(BAE HAWK Engines), LOA3(Training Aircrafts), LOA14(Mine Hunters) & HAWK In kingdom Final Assembly (IKFA) ] • BAE Systems Tornado Fighter Jet support program ( LOA7) For the Training & Naval Program I was managing a procurement teams in three locations (Riyadh, Tabuk and Jubail) supporting different fleets (Cirrus SR22, Pilatus PC-21, HAWK, BAE Mine Hunters and the simulators) along with supporting the Cadets in the Air Academy with necessary equipments and clothing to conduct training programs. For the Tornado Fighter Jet Program comprised of four major suppliers, including Panavia and its Partner Companies, AACC, AEC and Leonardo Sky Shadow RADAR Jamming Pod. I structured and hired a procurement resources with a clear term of references to achieve the annual Function and Project targets whilst ensuring quality control and compliance with the Company’s policies and procedures and export control. Some of my most significant contributions include: • Succeeded in building a highly effective procurement team that enhanced operational turnaround time in Tornado K-70 Program by approximately 75%. • Negotiated and signed Suppliers Multi-Million contracts (Pilatus CHF150M /Rolls Royce £80M/ BAEMO £65M and others) • Promoted to position after serving successful tenure as Procurement Manager of Training & Naval Program. • Led the local content activities to transfer Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO)capabilities to local repair shops. • Led the Initiatives along with the Panavia Partner Companies (PPC's) to enhance the turnaround time (TAT)

Within this capacity, I guided administration of Multi-year Multi-Million dollars Complex contracts with Royal Saudi Air Force, platforms (C-130, BELL205/212/412 Helicopters, CASA CN-235, F-15, AWACS, GSE). Entrusted to approve new supplier agreements and facilitate annual revaluation process. Prepared and delivered company meetings in conjunction with RSAF Airbases/HQ on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. I then, prepared annual budget and monitored departments expenditures for adherence to forecasted projections. Some of my proudest achievements include: • Gained significant experience managing administration of multi-million SAR contracts. • Delivered more than 1 Billion SAR worth of materials and technical services in support of Royal Saudi Air Force Aircraft Fleets. • Led a team to bid and won a tender to support F-15 Fighter Jet with a value of 2 Billion SAR • Hired as Assistant Logistics Specialist and was promoted, successively, to Procurement Specialist, Senior Procurement Specialist, and Project Manager, and Sales & Marketing Manager before assuming Director of operations role overseeing daily business activities, improving overall business functions, managing budgets, Co-approve Supplier payments / Payroll / operating expenses, developing strategic plans and communicating business goals.

- Training in multiple departments : - Fiber Optic - Main Exchange and sub exchange - Operation at the main office - Networks - Antennas and broadcasting