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Sara Bin Dawood

@sarabindawood

Procurement Assistant Manager at MDLBEAST, leading sourcing for SoundStorm and a team whose 2025 event portfolio saved SAR 22.9M+.

Saudi Arabia

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At MDLBEAST, I lead procurement operations across events including SoundStorm, 1001 Nights, Balad Beast, Formula E, Formula 1 and LIV Golf. My team’s 2025 event portfolio delivered SAR 22.9M+ in savings, including SAR 11.9M+ across categories I personally owned.

I led a zero-cost supplier development programme that attracted 500+ suppliers, expanding access to Saudi market capabilities. I also serve on the Commercial Committee, providing recommendations on value, risk, sourcing strategy and compliance.

At QIDDIYA INVESTMENT COMPANY, I managed vendor relationships and tenders, negotiated commercial terms, and established a contract close-out process that cleared a backlog of legacy contracts. Earlier, at MDLBEAST, I helped build procurement processes and introduced vendor prequalification and performance evaluation standards.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Procurement Assistant Manager

Current

MDLBEAST

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 10 months)

Led a six-member procurement team, managed category allocation across flagship events, and served on the Commercial Committee. Delivered SAR 11.9M in direct savings and launched a supplier development programme attracting 500+ suppliers.

Strategic Sourcing Category Management Commercial Governance Supplier Development P2P Contract Management Team Leadership SAP Ariba Oracle Odoo

Senior Procurement Specialist

MDLBEAST

Jan 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 11 months)

First hire on the new procurement team, built operating processes, initiated vendor prequalification standards, and streamlined P2P workflows. Directed procurement for Onyx Arena, Beast House, and ATTACHÉ.

Procurement Operations Prequalification P2P Workflow Implementation Stakeholder Management SAP Ariba Oracle Odoo

Procurement Associate, Vendor Relationship Management

Qiddiya Investment Company

Jan 2020 - Dec 2022 (2 years 11 months)

Managed strategic vendor relationships, led tenders and RFX processes, and negotiated terms. Established a contract close-out process that cleared a backlog of legacy contracts.

vendor relationship management Tender Management RFx P2P Contract Management Negotiation

Contracts Representative

Qiddiya Investment Company

Jan 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 11 months)

Assessed, drafted, and amended contracts for Six Flags rides and attractions, monitored contract cycles and supplier performance, and developed contract templates.

Contract Management Contract Drafting Supplier Performance Monitoring

Executive Assistant, Parks & Attractions

Qiddiya Investment Company

Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 11 months)

Supported the Executive Director and leadership team with executive coordination, board materials, and cross-functional business activity.

Executive Support Coordination Board Materials

Recruitment Representative

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre

Jan 2016 - Dec 2018 (2 years 11 months)

Managed end-to-end recruitment processes from application through hiring across medical, administrative, and operational roles.

Recruitment Talent Acquisition Hiring

Hospital Assistant

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre

Jan 2014 - Dec 2016 (2 years 11 months)

Supported administrative operations, staff scheduling, and daily reporting within a complex healthcare environment.

Administrative Support Scheduling Reporting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

London Business School

Mastering Decision Making Through Better Judgement, Decision Making

Completed the Mastering Decision Making Through Better Judgement program at London Business School in 2025.

Coursera

The 4 Core Change Principles, Change Principles

Completed The 4 Core Change Principles course on Coursera in 2024.

World Commerce & Contracting

CCMP, Commercial & Contract Management Practitioner, Commercial & Contract Management

Earned the CCMP, Commercial & Contract Management Practitioner certification from World Commerce & Contracting in 2024.

MISK Foundation

MISK Launchpad Entrepreneurship Programme, Entrepreneurship

Participated in the MISK Launchpad Entrepreneurship Programme by MISK Foundation in 2022.

LEORON

CIPP, Certified International Procurement Professional, Procurement

Earned the CIPP, Certified International Procurement Professional certification from LEORON in 2020.

Niagara College

Business Administration, Business Administration

Grade: Distinguished Honoree

Completed a Business Administration program at Niagara College, Canada, graduating in 2014 as a Distinguished Honoree under the KFSH&RC Scholarship Program.