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Samir Ali Syed

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Procurement Projects Manager at SAMI Airbus, leading strategic procurement for government programs and advancing localization and industrialization.

Saudi Arabia
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At SAMI Airbus, I lead strategic and special procurement projects across complex government programs. I develop procurement strategies and support localization and industrialization initiatives, including CAPEX planning for infrastructure such as MRO facilities, GSEs, and aircraft hangars.

At Airbus Defence and Space, I led procurement teams and managed procurement and logistics across aircraft, airport, GSE, cargo, and support services. I also developed procurement governance and supplier strategies aligned with Vision 2030 and LCGPA objectives.

My work spans strategic sourcing, contracts, and multimodal logistics, with a focus on data-driven decisions and supply chain improvement. I’m pursuing doctoral research in aviation management and global supply chain, with applied research into operational efficiency and procurement and logistics strategies.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

SA
Current

Procurement Projects Manager

SAMI Airbus

Oct 2025 - Present (1 year)

● Lead & manage full-lifecycle of Strategic & Special Projects across complex government programs.
● Lead the design, development, implementation, & governance of Project Procurement Strategies.
● Orchestrate Supply Chain strategies supporting Local Content (LCGPA) & Industrialization initiatives.
● Lead CAPEX planning & execution of infrastructure projects, including MRO facilities, GSEs & Aircra

SA

Procurement Manager

SAMI Airbus

May 2024 - Oct 2025 (1 year 5 months)

This position includes all previous responsibilities from my last role in Airbus Saudi Ltd.

Airbus Defence and Space logoAS

Procurement Team Leader

May 2022 - Apr 2024 (1 year 11 months)

● Led end-to-end direct & indirect procurement for aircraft, airport, GSE, cargo, & support services globally
● Managed OPEX & CAPEX of SAR 200+ Mn, while controlling budget & spend for material & services
● Led team of 8 Procurement Specialists managing diverse procurement & supply chain activities effectively
● Developed & led procurement strategy & governance, driving operational excellence & i

Airbus Defence and Space logoAS

Procurement & Logistics Officer

May 2016 - May 2022 (6 years)

● Lead end-to-end multi-modal logistics, transport procurement commodities across multi-modal supply networks
● Managed Supply Chain & Intelligent Transport for multiple aircraft fleets, ensuring material & service delivery
● Used advanced Technologies for automation of Transport, Procurement, Logistics & Warehouse systems
● Aligned Procurement, Transport & Logistics policies, procedures, complian

PA

Procurement & Logistics Officer

Promedic Saudi Arabia

Apr 2014 - May 2016 (2 years 1 month)

● Lead & optimize end-to-end procurement, multi-modal logistics, transport & supply chain operations
● Ensured Procurement, Transport & Logistics processes remained fully compliant & consistently up to date
● Ensured material availability while developing alternative sourcing strategies to mitigate supply risks
● Benchmark, & enhance end-to-end supply chain performance through data-driven KPI & in

PA

Procurement Officer & Technical Assistant

Promedic Saudi Arabia

Apr 2011 - Apr 2014 (3 years)

● Lead the creation of offers, POs, delivery notes according to the BOQ received from the client.
● Facilitate the accurate & timely writing, editing, & preparation of all documents from draft to distribution.
● Full Control over logistics, shipment tracking & bulk delivery for International & local clients.
● Organizing & recording of Stock Levels with high accuracy.
● Designed efficient filing s

ST

Technical Support Specialist

stc

Dec 2010 - Mar 2011 (3 months)

Worked as Technical Support Specialist at stc.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

IU

International American University

Doctor of Philosophy, Aviation Management & Global Supply Chain

2025 -

A dual-focus doctoral program with applied research on aviation management & global supply chain trends. My work focuses on developing innovative, data-driven solutions to enhance operational efficiency, procurement & logistics strategies, end-to-end supply chain performance, with an intense focus within aviation, which is a highly regulated industry.

PR

Pakistan International School, Riyadh

HSSC Certification, Pre-Engineering

2008 - 2010

BE

Binary University College of Management and Entrepreneurship

Bachelor’s Degree, BA (Hons) Business & Management

2014 - 2018

CU

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Master's degree, Business Administration, Management and Operations

2018 - 2020

BU

Buckinghamshire New University

Master's degree, International Business/Trade/Commerce

2020 - 2022

II

IPSCMI, The International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute

Certified International Procurement Manager (CIPM)

Apr 2023 · Expires Apr 2028

II

IPSCMI, The International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute

Certified International Procurement Professional (CIPP)

Apr 2023 · Expires Apr 2028

AI

Airbus

Leadership Development Workshop

Jan 2023

SA

SAMI Airbus

Human Factors Initial

Nov 2024

ME

Misk Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship Workshop

Dec 2024

SA

SAMI Airbus

Ethics & Compliance - Advance

May 2025

SA

SAMI Airbus

Suspected Unapproved Parts, Dangerous & Hazmat Material

Oct 2025

SA

SAMI Airbus

Suspected Unapproved Parts (SUP)

Oct 2025

AL

Alison

ISO 20400: Principles of Sustainable Procurement

Oct 2025

SA

SAMI Airbus

C295 Maintenance Organization Exposition (MOE) & Operational Procedures

Oct 2025

AL

Alison

Agile Project Management

Dec 2025

AE

Anexas Europe

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Jul 2025

SA

SAMI Airbus

EASA Part 145

Feb 2025 · Expires Feb 2027

SA

SAMI Airbus

Safety Management Specialist (SMS)

Mar 2025 · Expires Mar 2027

SA

SAMI Airbus

AS9110 QMS Awareness

Jan 2025

SA

SAMI Airbus

MRTT Maintenance Organization Exposition (MOE) & Operational Procedures

Sep 2025

IN

INSEAD

Generative AI and Blockchain in Industrial Applications

Apr 2026

AL

Alison

Diploma in Transport Management

Apr 2026

PI

Project Management Institute

Introduction to PMI certified Professional in Managing AI (PMI-CPMAI)

Feb 2026

PI

Project Management Institute

Practical Application of Generative AI for Project Managers

Feb 2026

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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