Seeking a leadership role in procurement or sourcing within IT, infrastructure, or goods. Looking for opportunities that offer strategic impact, career growth, cross-functional collaboration, and long-term stability. Open to public or private sector roles where I can apply my expertise in contract management, cost optimization, and stakeholder engagement
Mohammad khalid Alimkhail
@mohammadkhalidalimkh
Expert in IT, Infrastructure & Goods Procurement | $500M+ Managed -MCIPS
What I'm looking for
Procurement leader with 18+ yrs in IT, infra & goods. $250M+ managed. CIPS, SAP, MBA, UN & public sector
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Procurement Specialist (Global)
United Nations Development Programme
Sep 2024 - Mar 2025 (6 months)
Managed current and new rosters for contractors and suppliers, establishing robust procurement policies and SOPs. Facilitated the procure-to-pay process, applying cost reduction strategies and leading ITB processes for internet services valued at $5 million and pre-qualification for civil works valued at $30 million.
Global Procurement specialist
United nations development Programme
Sep 2024 - Mar 2025 (6 months)
• Led strategic sourcing for IT and telecom across 5 countries; negotiated $5M regional internet service contract with risk-adjusted savings.
• Delivered Oracle procurement optimization and contract compliance enhancements across regions.
• Consolidated supplier requirements for $30M renewable energy project, ensuring regulatory and technical alignment.
Procurement Specialist (Global)
United Nations Development Programme
Apr 2023 - Aug 2024 (1 year 4 months)
Negotiated contracts with suppliers to achieve best value and managed vendor contacts to resolve discrepancies. Prepared and issued competitive bid documents, leading a team of 10 experts and providing procurement advisory services.
Procurement Specialist
UNDP
Apr 2023 - Aug 2024 (1 year 4 months)
Led a 10-member procurement team, negotiated supplier contracts, managed vendor issues, and issued competitive bids. Oversaw $11M procurement for TB materials in 5 countries, managed $2M in global contractor deployment, and led a $5M RFP for community projects. Ensured value, compliance, and strategic impact across all initiatives
Head of Procurement
UNDP
Apr 2021 - Mar 2023 (1 year 11 months)
Led a team of procurement experts, implementing cost-saving initiatives and optimizing budget efficiency. Developed and enforced procurement policies, managed the entire procurement process including RFI, RFQ, RFP, ITB, and SLA, and supervised a $100 million project with 20 staff.
Procurement Officer
United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
Dec 2020 - Apr 2021 (4 months)
Negotiated pricing terms, payment terms, and delivery schedules, reviewing vendor quotations against established criteria. Managed inventory levels by tracking stock movements and established Long-Term Agreements for goods and services.
Procurement Associate
United Nations Development Programme
Feb 2017 - Dec 2020 (3 years 10 months)
Conducted market research and managed the procurement process for goods, services, and works, including RFQ, RFP, ITB, and local shoppings. Handled evaluation, contract issuance, contract management, and inventory management.
Head of Procurement
Asian development bank
Dec 2015 - Feb 2017 (1 year 2 months)
Managed procurement and consultant recruitment adhering to ADB guidelines, FIDIC, and government regulations. Developed procurement plans, provided advisory support for bid documents (ICB, NCB, RFP), and oversaw the creation of Bills of Quantities for civil works, managing over $1 billion in spend.
Procurement Officer
United Nations Development Programme
May 2013 - Jan 2016 (2 years 8 months)
Implemented proper monitoring and control of procurement processes, including RFQ, ITB, and RFP, ensuring compliance with UNDP rules. Prepared procurement plans for all projects and managed the entire procurement cycle, establishing long-term agreements for services and ICT equipment.
Procurement Officer (International Section)
Afghan Wireless Communication Company (AWCC)
May 2008 - May 2010 (2 years)
Reviewed vendor quotations against established criteria and managed inventory levels by tracking stock movements. Conducted regular audits of suppliers' accounts to verify invoice accuracy and payment dues.
Procurement Officer/Assistant
Consulting Group (ASAP Ministry of Agriculture contractor)
Jan 2006 - May 2008 (2 years 4 months)
Monitored contractor performance and recommended contract modifications when necessary. Contacted suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and resolve issues related to shortages or late deliveries.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
CIPS
CIPS-Level 4
Kardan University (Assessed by IQAS ALBERTA)
MBA
Tech stack
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Availability
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