Ahmed (Mohammed) Mohammed hassan

Freelance procurement consultant

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Khartoum, Sudan

Experience

Mar 2023 - Present
2 years 11 months

Freelance procurement consultant

Apr 2018 - Feb 2023
4 years 11 months
Khartoum, Sudan

Senior Buyer

Bashayer Pipeline Company - BAPCO

  • Carry out capital expenditure to purchase, track and expedite MRO supplies, parts and services for crude pipeline operation of 800-mile transportation
  • Own buying and sourcing processes leading to savings, negotiations, account management, vendor management and order management
  • Manage the PO lifecycle and demonstrate market intelligence for procurement categories
  • Prepare, execute and manage long-term purchase agreements with diverse suppliers and categories
  • Provide alternative sources, products and suppliers that optimize order fulfillment
Nov 2008 - Mar 2018
9 years 5 months
Khartoum, Sudan

Buyer

Petrodar Operating Company

  • Successfully placed and fulfilled 2.8K perfect orders worth $50M–$70M annually
  • Executed diverse purchase/service agreements, O&M and technical advisory/support contracts
  • Provided source-to-pay solutions ensuring product/service quality, quantity, timing, price and source compliance
  • Accountable for purchasing and expediting complex engineered materials, components, parts, equipment and services to support upstream and midstream onshore oilfield operations including power plant components, tubing, casing, piping, wellhead systems, pumps, valves, boilers, air compressors, regulators, fittings, flanges, separators, pressure gauges, turbocharging units, hoses, filters, bearings, sensors, mechanical seals, heat exchangers, ESD systems, electrics, electronics, switchgear, fans, mixers, motors, control devices, cabling, software, coatings, chemicals, lubricants, foam, diesel, PPE, firefighting equipment, workshop and assembly tools, welding and electro-mechanics
Mar 2007 - Oct 2008
1 year 8 months
Khartoum, Sudan

Assistant Administrative

Petro-needs Intl (subcontractor of PDOC)

  • Supported senior procurement team in strategic sourcing and supplier management activities
  • Conducted spend analysis and cost modeling to identify savings opportunities and support decision-making
  • Assisted in preparation of RFPs/RFQs and evaluation of supplier proposals to ensure best value
  • Coordinated with suppliers to resolve issues related to quality, delivery and pricing
  • Maintained procurement databases and generated reports to track performance metrics and compliance
  • Registered new suppliers in the purchasing system after capabilities evaluation and accreditation

Summary

Results-driven Senior Strategic Buyer with 15+ years of international experience in the Oil & Gas industry. Proven record of driving multi-million-dollar cost savings, optimizing procurement for capital projects, and mitigating supply chain risks. Expert in strategic sourcing, contract management, ERP, cloud based & AI.

To perform a variety of purchasing and or contracting initiatives in order to buy goods, materials ,components ,works and services, by validating ,communicating and implementing of strategic sourcing solutions, portfolios & programs to identify, select and engaging reliable -suppliers ,ODM ,OBM & OEM , to deliver effectively and efficiency purchasing function and contract management across divisional business units, manage all aspects of procurement strategies within the supply base in a professional, innovative, structured, disciplined and transparent/flexible manner to drive cost saving/ reduction, competitive advantage , mitigate supply chain risk and disruption.

Skills

  • Prepare And Issue Of Procurement Plan, Contracting Strategy, Commercial Evaluation To Meet The Given Budget.

  • Verify Technical Specification And Product Description, Verify Accuracy And Terminology.

  • Appraise Of New Suppliers By Conducting Prequalification Questionnaires And Manage Approved Suppliers List.

  • Executing Of Purchase Requisition “Pr” Generated Requirements By Way Of Purchase/service /Work Order.

  • Strategic Sourcing Of Goods, Suppliers And Potential Alternatives In Accordance With Relevant Procurement Policies, Procedures And Regulations.

  • Formulating And Floating Of (Rfq, Rfp, Rfi, And Itt Documents) /Tender Packages To Restrict- Selected Suppliers And/or (Major Oem’s) To Obtain Best Value Quotation/proposal With Technical Details, Specifications And Catalogues To Facilitate Technical And Commercial Bids-evaluation And Award Recommendation.

  • Obtaining Information About New Products And Services Within The O&g And Energy Industry.

  • Apply Of The “4c” Negotiation Techniques To Improve Prices Discount, Terms, Conditions And Contract With Suppliers In Order To Meet Specified A High Level Of Quality Acceptance, Service And Competitive Bid.

  • Clarify Of Discrepancies And/or Difficulties Among End-users, Shareholders, Contractors & Suppliers.

  • Po Amendment By Change-order Compliance With Procurement Strategy And Policy.

  • Implement And Manage Of Long-term Pricing / Purchase Agreement Through Blanket Order.

  • Expediting Critical Project Materials For Timely Delivery To Final Destination To Meet Demanding, Deadlines And Scheduled Need Dates “Experience Procuring Materials Just In Time-jit And Otif Deliveries By Navigating Or Sourcing Of Nearshoring Suppliers.

  • Develop Alternate Sources And/or Risk Mitigation Plans For Single Source Basis.

  • Liaise With Legal Dept. To Ensure That Contract Terms And Conditions Are Fitting And Applicable.

  • Providing Aids To Accounts Payable In The Processing Of Invoices And Resolving Invoice Queries/disputes.

  • Negotiate Pricing And All Other Elements Of The Contract Terms And Conditions.

  • Develop Supplier Performance And Relationship Through A Documented, Quantitative /Qualitative Supplier Evaluation Program.

  • Identify Opportunity For Cost Reduction/savings And Pricing Analysis.

  • Perform Continual Market Analysis/intelligence/survey And Monitor Supplier’s Progress.

  • Deeply Understanding Of Safety Parameters (Hse) Associated With Buying Process And Supplier’s Selection.

  • Provide Daily, Weekly And Monthly Procurement Status Reports.

  • Ensure Agreed Objectives And Targets Are Achieved Appropriately.

  • Exploit Of Ai Technology And Digital Solutions To Improve Procurement And Supply Chain Via Native Cloud Platforms, Business Networks, B2b Marketplaces, Collaborative Commerce Portal, E-hub , Industrial Buying Engines & E-sourcing Solutions.

  • Lead Of Innovative Business Networks Such B2b Digital Commerce Initiatives, E-procurement ,E-business Initiatives, E-auction, E-reverse Auctions, E –Tendering, E-invoicing, Directories And Collaborative Commerce.

  • Sound Knowledge And Researching Of Business Process Management (Bpm), Business Process Reengineering (Bpr) And Business Intelligence (B.i).

  • Demonstrate Knowledge Of Erp Systems Functionalities And Erp-cloud Based Services.

  • Sound Knowledge On Six Sigma Lean Processes.

  • Perceiving And Familiar With O Standards “Api, Ansi, Asme, Astm, Ieee, Ciq, Iso”.

  • Deploy Effective Supplier Performance Management, Ranking And Rating.

  • Solid Experience In Contract Strategy & Negotiation.

  • Executing Of Material Requirement Planning “Mrp” And Ensure That The Inventory Levels Are Sufficient.

  • Power Of Customer Relationship Management “Crm” And Supplier Relationship Management “Srm”.

  • Excellent Knowledge Of Incoterms, Shipping Methods And Payment Terms.

  • Strong Knowledge Of Purchasing Fundamentals Including Strategic Procurement And Category Management & Expediting Principles.

  • Review Catalogs, Drawing Industry Periodicals, Directories, Trade Journals, B2b Portal/vortal/ Marketplace And Consult With Departments To Access Necessary Goods And Services.

  • Can Function Both Independently And In Team-work.

  • Orchestrated Multiple Cross-functional Projects, Optimizing Workflows And Enhancing Team Productivity By 30% Through Strategic Delegation And Streamlined Task Prioritization Methods. Ability To Work Under Tight Time Deadlines, With Frequently Changing Priorities And Sometimes-high Stress Levels.

  • Paced -Quick Learner, Passion For Excellence, Development & Progression.

  • Meet Work Demands And Expectations In Efficient And Effective Manners.

  • Able To Work / Communicate And Appreciate Multi-cultural Business Environment.

  • High Level Of Accuracy And Analytical Skills With Attention To Details, Complexities And Conflict.

  • Practice Creativity, Pro-active, Self-motivated And Eager To Acquire Knowledge For Progression.

  • Ability To Work Globally, Independently, Remotely, Multinational And Self-directed.

  • Self-motivated, Demonstrate Problem Solving Abilities, Continuous Improvement And Decision-making Skills.

  • Flexibility, Leadership, Ownership Of Tasks, Problem-solving, Analytical And Collaboration Skills.

  • Ability To Operate With Minimum Guidance And Able To Communicate Effectively At All Levels Of The Organization.

  • Operate Consistently In Line With Company Values Of Safety, Environment , “Csr”, Courage , Integrity, Innovation And Inspiration.

  • Financial Management, Organizational Skills, Technical Capacity, Ethical Conduct, Collaboration And Strong Commercial Acumen/negotiating Skills.

  • Excellent Written And Verbal Communication Skills And Details-oriented.

  • Delivering A Delightful Experience And High Degree Of Satisfaction And Customer- Centricity.

  • Topis.

  • Cloud Computing “Saas”.

  • Good Knowledge Of Sap - Ariba.

  • Odoo.

  • Experience And Knowledge Of Sap Ariba , Coupa, Zycus, Directindustry, Ivalua ,Kompass, Commerceone, Waxdigital , Europages , Metoree, Thomasnet, Globalspec ,Machmall , Rigzone , Quipbase , Made-in-china ,Mfg , Trade Wheel , Mfg, Gltrd ,Industrynet , Hktdc ,Global Sources , Zoro, Ecvv , Globalspec , Hktdc Sourcing , Instrumart , Wiautomation ,Iqsdirectory , Metoree , Wlw.de Etc.

Languages

Arabic
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Feb 2000 - Dec 2005

University of Gezira, Faculty of Engineering and Technology

Bachelor (Honors) of Computer Engineering · Computer Engineering · Wad Madani, Sudan

Certifications & licenses

CSCIE

PMP

Contract Management

Dubai

Advanced Supply Chain Management

Dubai, and UAE

Tendering Procedures & Bid Evaluation

Khartoum, Sudan

CIPS –Sudan Branch Committee Member

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