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Safa Ahmed

@safaahmed

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I lead procurement, commercial, and contract governance for billion-dollar EPC and real estate programmes.

Egypt

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What I'm looking for

I'm immediately available to relocate to KSA/GCC for a senior procurement, commercial, or contracts leadership role on EPC, infrastructure, or real estate mega-programmes.

At Mountain View, I directed commercial and procurement strategy for a USD 700M residential capital programme across integrated communities, smart cities, and mixed-use developments. I sustained zero cost overrun, delivered consistent annual savings above 12%, and protected margins through inflation and market volatility.

I built the company-wide procurement function, commercial policies, SOPs, and approval matrices from inception, achieving 100% audit compliance across eight annual cycles. I also led an Oracle ERP transformation that cut procurement cycle times by 50% and created a fully paperless infrastructure.

Previously at Hassan Allam Holding, I governed a USD 900M procurement and contract portfolio across power, airport, residential, and retail programmes under FIDIC Red, Yellow, and Silver Book conditions. I advised on Saudi Aramco and Saudi government tenders, aligning commercial delivery with IKTVA and Saudization requirements.

Across 25+ years in EPC, infrastructure, and real estate development, I've negotiated contracts, resolved claims before escalation, governed cost-to-complete reporting, and developed more than 20 procurement and commercial professionals into leaders.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Procurement & Contracts Director

Mountain View

Jan 2017 - Jan 2026 (9 years)

Directed commercial and procurement strategy for a USD 700M residential capital budget programme, sustaining zero cost overrun and +12% annual savings. Architected company-wide policies and led Oracle ERP transformation, cutting cycle times by 50%.

Procurement Strategy Contract Management FIDIC Oracle ERP Power BI Vendor Management Cost Control Risk Mitigation Team Leadership

Commercial / Contracts & Procurement Manager

Hassan Allam Holding

Jan 2013 - Dec 2016 (3 years 11 months)

Managed a USD 900M procurement and contract portfolio under FIDIC conditions across power, airport, residential, and retail projects. Provided cross-border tender advisory for Saudi mega-programmes including Saudi Aramco.

FIDIC Contract Administration Procurement Tender Management Budgeting Cash Flow Management Team Leadership

Area Technical Sales & Projects Manager

Zamil Steel International

Jan 2005 - Jan 2013 (8 years)

Served as primary commercial and technical lead for British and Turkish accounts on complex EPC programme deliverables, bridging engineering specifications with client execution requirements.

Technical Sales Project Management EPC Client Relations Specifications