Jawad Minhas

I lead and partner with senior leadership to shape Shurooq’s long-term procurement direction. I focus on providing structured insights, governance advisory, and strategic sourcing guidance across multi-billion-dirham development portfolios. I work closely with executive teams to ensure procurement practices remain aligned with organizational priorities and support informed decision-making across major projects. I lead the development and refinement of procurement frameworks—Policies, SOPs, DOA, RACI structures, risk models, evaluation standards, supplier governance, and market intelligence to promote transparency, consistency, and value realization. I partner with project teams across Real Estate, Data Centers, Hospitality, Entertainment, Destinations, Construction, Infrastructure, and ICT to strengthen sourcing readiness, market assessment, bidding strategies, and evaluation methodologies. My contributions are to ensure governance alignment and competitive procurement outcomes. I drive digital and process transformation efforts such as Oracle Fusion procurement readiness, data governance, supplier intelligence, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance overall process maturity. My key contributions include supporting major real estate and destination programs such as Ajwan, Maryam Island, Jabal Retreats, and House of Wisdom; providing sourcing expertise for high-value construction and infrastructure packages; and leveraging lessons from my hyperscale Data Center experience (Microsoft Qatar) to strengthen technical and commercial preparedness. I have introduced sourcing templates, PS package governance tools, variation control models, and evaluation frameworks now adopted across multiple programs. Throughout, I maintain a collaborative and supportive approach mentoring teams, building capability, and helping shape a procurement environment that is reliable, future-focused, and aligned with best practice.

I lead procurement strategies across real estate, hospitality, marketing & events, investment portfolios, incubators, hotel management, state-backed infrastructure, entertainment construction & operations, and F&B for food chains. My role focuses on enhancing procurement excellence, digital transformation, and strategic sourcing to optimize costs, improve efficiency, and support Sharjah’s economic vision. Key Responsibilities & Achievements 1) Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Leadership Oversee end-to-end procurement lifecycle, ensuring cost optimization, compliance, and supplier performance. Lead sourcing for high-profile developments, from hospitality and leisure projects to state-backed infrastructure. Optimize procurement for hotels & retreats construction, entertainment venues, F&B chains, and investment portfolios, securing best-value contracts. 2) Digital Transformation & Process Optimization Spearheaded e-procurement implementation, integrating automation and AI-driven analytics. Enhanced spend visibility, supplier evaluation, and sourcing efficiency, reducing procurement cycle time. Strengthened contract compliance, governance, and risk mitigation. 3) Cost Savings & Value Creation Negotiated multi-million-dollar savings across procurement categories. Improved supplier collaboration, driving cost reductions without compromising quality. 4) Governance & Compliance Excellence Enforced transparent procurement policies, ensuring alignment with state investment regulations. Implemented sustainability-driven sourcing to meet ESG standards. By optimizing procurement operations and driving supplier innovation, I contribute to Sharjah’s investment attractiveness and sustainable development. With 27+ years of expertise in procurement, supply chain, and strategic sourcing, I am committed to delivering high-value procurement solutions that drive long-term success.

* Responsible for leading the Category Management function covering the products and services under Corporate Services & B2B Function i.e. State of Art Data Centers , Civil/MEP Construction , 3rd Party Consultancies & Professional Services, Resource Hire , Power Systems , Fuel, Transport and Commodity , Facilities Management Services (Soft & Hard Services) with Long Term Contracts, FWA (Frame Work Agreements) , Marketing & Events and Network Technology Sourcing. • Approximately USD One Billion Spend per annum. • All Procurement procedures of RFI or RFP / Contracts via E – Procurement Software SAP ARIBA. • Develop the Category profile and strategy in cooperation with business stakeholders and the overall Ooredoo strategic sourcing policy. • Develop, maintain and regularly update the annual sourcing plan for the Category, in consultation with the business stakeholders. • Develop and execute sourcing strategies related to this Category, in consultation with all internal stakeholders. • Select and prioritize strategic sourcing initiatives for the Category. • Evaluate sourcing strategies on regular basis and make any necessary changes to ensure that Ooredoo is always ‘ahead of the game’ and is proactive in its management of its activities. • Align procurement decisions with internal stakeholders and Group functions (if relevant). • Develop savings targets and related action plans for the Category on an annual rolling basis. • Input into the development of and implementing a cross functional process for measuring supplier performance – ensuring there is a process for liaison and input from internal clients with regards performance inputs. • Manage the process for supplier certification and supplier audits ensuring the outputs are captured, analyzed, communicated and actions identified and taken. • Manage the reporting requirement for the function and track compliance. • Monitor and push through adequate controls to ensure quality and best prices.

Heading Overall Global Operations of Business with Branches in USA, Pakistan, China & GCC. In today's competitive market environments, Keeping a Huge Procurement and Supply Chain Function within a company may be big liability on company, Here we come with an extensive and oldest ways of sourcing systems in place since decades in United States and European Regions. The Companies Hire Procurement and Sourcing Services even to develop systems and policies and to implement those services. We are here to support our clients. We can provide procurement and supply chain services Project basis as well where needed , No need to have a complete liability for 3/4 people in companies and you out source all such support services to have more profits with high efficiency and effectiveness.

Job Profile: • Developed and implemented standard operating procedures, policies, templates and internal control procedures for supply chain operations including in-house manufacturing & construction at projects sites overall the GCC & MENA Region. • Responsible for being the focal point for the treatment of all-contractual issues and also involved in organising and controlling working relationships within the business partners. • Provided all strategic and tactical support to tender department and have been able to secure good projects for the company. • Developed tender list for suppliers and subcontractors with alternate source with better financial options. • Hands-on experience in managing construction sub contract agreements. • Develop and Manage Subcontract agreements in line with FIDIC and local territorial legal requirements. • Facilitating the re-negotiation of existing contracts & need of hiring additional subcontractor to achieve the project milestones. • Devising and executing procurement performance measurements through monitoring and assuring that desired results are achieved by all the stakeholders. • Maintaining auditable documents & records regarding procurement plans and ensuring that they are within the procedures & compliances for management review. • Conducting market research & statistical data to identify new sources of supply. • Providing quick resolution of all queries & issues of key strategic suppliers and other external parties.

1) Served as an In-charge of all purchasing, MM & SCM activities for manufacturing, engineering & distribution for architectural aluminium & Glass factory, Steel Fabrication line, Glass Processing & Aluminium composite factory inclusive of In-house and On Site Logistics planning and coordination. 2) Managed direct & indirect head count of around 97 people. 3) Carried out contract bidding and approval activities. 4) Managed all legal aspects of the contract documentations and ensured that construction project was in accordance with company’s quality standards and contracts are all in line with FIDIC and local bodies. 5) Carried out supplier-related tender activities including supplier tender, bid evaluation, supplier selection, negotiation and award (sub contract agreements / purchase orders) 6) Ensured that all suppliers meet HSE, quality, delivery & service targets 7)Handled daily import & export logistics related issues, maintained supply chain database and submitted reports within the time frame 8) Identified alternative suppliers & products through research, catalogs, trade journals and by attending trade fairs & demonstrations 9) Updated consultants & clients with complete technical data & samples submitting of different materials to be used in the project 10) Established purchasing department structure and recruited a team to provide comprehensive procurement services. Highlights: • Steered efforts in carrying out liquidation of non-moving inventory of 50 Million Dirham’s to 26 Million Dirham’s using existing projects within 7 months. • Developed and Supervised Subcontract Agreements in line with FIDIC and Local Legislation. • Major Cost reductions Achieved over all cost reduction of around 25%, with better effectiveness in house and on Project sites. • Secure placement of materials, housing keeping in all the storage areas, proper protection of inventory and safe storage of hazardous materials.

1.Select the right purchasing approach for each purchase. 2.Select suppliers for short and long term success. 3.Manage Suppliers. 4.Implement measurement of suppliers. 5.Deciding what goods, services and equipment need to be bought. 6.Forecasting the levels of stock or components needed to make sure that supply keeps up with demand. 7.Finding reliable suppliers. 8.Assessing bids from suppliers. 9.Negotiating prices and agreeing contracts. 10.Making sure that items are delivered on time and that suppliers are paid. 11.Researching alternative suppliers and products, for example by catalogues and trade journals or attending trade fairs and demonstrations. 12.Provide consultants and clients with complete technical data and samples submittals of different materials to be used in the project. 13.Established the Purchasing Department structure and instrumental in recruiting a team to provide a comprehensive procurement service. 14.Attending presentation and meetings where ever necessary. 15.Reporting to the Managing Director / Chairman. 16.Make necessary arrangement for materials submittal and approvals. (Attend Meetings with Consultants and Contractors where ever required).