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Rebel Bassam

@rebelbassam

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Strategic Contracts & Procurement Leader in Oil & Gas and ICT.

Iraq

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that values strategic thinking and offers opportunities for professional growth in procurement and contract management.

I am a Strategic Contracts & Procurement Leader with a solid foundation in Petroleum Engineering and over a decade of experience driving commercial success in the Oil & Gas and ICT sectors. My expertise lies in leading end-to-end procurement processes, managing complex vendor negotiations, and overseeing high-value contract management. I have a proven track record of delivering measurable cost savings while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.

In my current role as Business Core Manager at Al-Marafaa Company, I oversee procurement and strategic partnerships, managing multimillion-dollar contracts with top-tier vendors. My ability to navigate both field and boardroom dynamics has allowed me to build high-performing teams and secure favorable pricing strategies that enhance project execution. I am dedicated to translating technical and commercial needs into actionable strategies that protect client interests and create long-term value.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Business Core Manager

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Al-Marafaa Company for General Trading & Information Technol

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Oversaw procurement, contracts, and strategic partnerships across Oil & Gas and ICT sectors. Managed vendor negotiations, regulatory compliance, and execution of high-value client projects.

Procurement Contract Management Regulatory Compliance Team Leadership Business Development Strategic Partnerships Supply Chain Management

Procurement Lead

Al-Marafaa Company for General Trading & Information Technol

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 (11 months)

Managed end-to-end procurement, vendor negotiations, and tender support across Oil & Gas and ICT projects. Coordinated sourcing, logistics, and contract execution in alignment with client and regulatory requirements.

Procurement Tender Management Sourcing Logistics Client Relationship Management

Procurement Specialist

Al-Marafaa Company for General Trading & Information Technol

Mar 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 9 months)

Managed day-to-day procurement activities, vendor follow-up, and bid documentation for critical projects. Supported contract execution and logistics coordination across multi-vendor supply chains under pressure.

Procurement Vendor Management Bid Documentation Logistics Coordination Supply Chain Management Customs Clearance Record keeping

Sales and Procurement Engineer

National Petroleum Services Company

Oct 2020 - Feb 2021 (4 months)

Handled procurement, technical proposals, and client coordination across Oil & Gas tenders and service contracts. Supported sales operations by aligning vendor offers with project requirements and client specifications.

Procurement technical proposals Sales Operations Tender Management Contract Negotiation Business Development

Marketing Assistant

Anton Oilfield Services DMCC

Jul 2019 - Sep 2020 (1 year 2 months)

Supported technical marketing, project intelligence, and client communication for major Oil & Gas development projects. Conducted research, reporting, and stakeholder coordination on SIIP and Kurdistan region opportunities.

Technical Marketing Project Intelligence Client Communication Research Reporting Technical Developments Project Coordination Market Research

Projects Development Engineer Trainee

Basra Gas Company

Jun 2018 - Sep 2018 (3 months)

Attended classroom instructional sessions and performed job preparation tasks under supervision. Conducted site visits to the NGL/LPG Plants and monitored gas plant equipment.

Technical Training NGL LPG Plants Safety Procedures Data Collection Reporting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Basra, College of Engineering

Bachelor of Petroleum Engineering, Petroleum Engineering

Grade: Best Graduation Project

Activities and societies: Chairperson – Society of Petroleum Engineers, UOB Chapter (2018–2019). Led academic-industry initiatives, technical events, and student engagement. Awarded Best Graduation Project for research on drilling fluid optimization in southern Iraqi oilfields.

Completed a Bachelor of Petroleum Engineering degree. Focused on core engineering principles relevant to the oil and gas industry.