I am looking for a procurement manager role where I can drive strategic sourcing, cost reduction, ERP-enabled process improvement, and develop teams within a collaborative, growth-focused organization.
Mahmoud Abu Awwad
@mahmoudabuawwad
Procurement leader driving cost savings and supply chain efficiency across construction sectors.
What I'm looking for
I am a Procurement Manager with 17+ years' experience leading strategic sourcing, tendering, vendor management, and supply chain optimization across construction, real estate, malls, and healthcare. I design and implement procurement strategies that align with corporate objectives to maximize efficiency and control costs.
I have delivered measurable cost reductions through strong supplier negotiation, contract management, ERP-driven process improvements, and inventory optimization. I’ve led cross-functional teams, mentored procurement staff, and overseen end-to-end procurement lifecycles for major projects while ensuring compliance and mitigating risk.
I bring hands-on experience with multiple ERP systems, procurement automation, and stakeholder collaboration, and I seek to apply this expertise to drive procurement excellence, improve financial performance, and support operational growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Procurement Manager
Mohammad Al Habib Real Estate Co.
Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)
Orchestrated procurement plans and logistics coordination to optimize material delivery for construction projects and delivered cost-saving initiatives to improve financial performance.
Procurement Manager
Domathah Construction & Real Estate
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 10 months)
Designed and implemented procurement strategies that improved efficiency and reduced costs while ensuring timely delivery and compliance for construction and real estate projects.
Procurement Manager
ABR Contracting
Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)
Managed full procurement lifecycle, negotiated strategic agreements to secure competitive pricing and service levels, and mentored procurement teams to boost performance.
Procurement Manager
Cities Hill for Contracting
Jan 2017 - Jan 2019 (2 years)
Established procurement policies and supplier evaluation frameworks, built long-term vendor partnerships to control costs and ensure quality, and monitored contract execution to mitigate risks.
Senior Procurement Specialist
Asala Holding
Jan 2014 - Jan 2017 (3 years)
Conducted supplier market research and led RFQ/RFP and contract drafting processes, improving vendor selection and inventory forecasting to prevent stock shortages.
Procurement Coordinator
STS - Al Ta'afuf Co.
Jan 2012 - Jan 2014 (2 years)
Oversaw critical resource procurement and supervised warehouse operations to optimize storage and retrieval efficiency for project needs.
Procurement Supervisor
Astra Construction
Jan 2006 - Jan 2012 (6 years)
Designed and enforced procurement policies and led supplier qualification processes to improve vendor selection and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Procurement Coordinator
Astra Construction
Jan 2001 - Jan 2006 (5 years)
Handled end-to-end procurement administration including purchase orders and supplier invoicing while maintaining stakeholder communication to ensure smooth execution.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Intermediate University College
Bachelor of Computer Science, Computer Science
1996 - 2000
Completed a Bachelor of Computer Science program at Intermediate University College from 1996 to 2000.
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