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.