Procurement Professional · Dubai, UAE

Ahmed
Elnema

Procurement Engineer  ·  Supply Chain Specialist
CIPS® Level 4  ·  PMP Certified

4+ years managing end-to-end procurement for multi-million-dollar engineering projects across the GCC — from Palm Jumeirah to Expo City Dubai.

Ahmed Elnema
4+Years
Experience
3GCC
Countries
20+Major
Projects
AED 500M+Contracts
Managed
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About Me

I'm a Procurement Engineer and Supply Chain Specialist with over 4 years of experience managing procurement cycles for complex engineering projects across the GCC — UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.

Currently at Al-Futtaim Group, I handle strategic sourcing, RFQ/ITT preparation, commercial bid evaluations, post-tender negotiations, and full PO and contract lifecycle management using SAP S/4HANA and SAP Ariba.

My background spans both the technical and commercial sides of procurement — holding a First Class Honours degree in Mechanical Engineering alongside CIPS Level 4 and PMP certifications. I bring deep GCC market knowledge and a track record of delivering value for money on high-stakes projects.

LocationDubai, United Arab Emirates
EducationB.Sc. Mechanical Engineering (First Class Hons.)
University of Khartoum
LanguagesArabic (Native) · English (IELTS 7.5)
SystemsSAP S/4HANA · SAP Ariba · Oracle · MS Dynamics
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Featured Projects

Como Residences
Nakheel · Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Como Residences

A 76-storey ultra-luxury residential tower on Palm Jumeirah with just 76 exclusive residences, standing over 300 metres tall. Features 180°–360° panoramic views, rooftop infinity pool, and a private sandy beach.

Luxury ResidentialPalm JumeirahHigh-Rise
Dubai Exhibition Centre
Expo City Dubai · UAE
Dubai Exhibition Centre

A 45,000 sqm state-of-the-art multipurpose exhibition and events venue at the heart of Expo City Dubai — one of the region's most significant infrastructure projects.

Exhibition VenueInfrastructureExpo City
Al Waha Residences
Expo City Dubai · UAE
Al Waha Residences

284 luxury apartments and duplex lofts across 4 buildings at Expo City Dubai. Reimagined from the iconic Expo 2020 pavilion architecture within a sustainable smart city.

ResidentialExpo CitySustainable
Eden House The Canal
H&H Development · Dubai Water Canal
Eden House The Canal

A boutique 6-storey building with 88 apartments and 7 villas alongside the Dubai Water Canal. Completed 2025, blending hotel-inspired comfort with premium residential design.

ResidentialBoutiqueCompleted 2025
Seddiqi Holding
Seddiqi Holding · UAE
Seddiqi Holding

Procurement support for the UAE's leading luxury conglomerate — 160+ brands, 90+ locations, spanning watches, jewellery, retail, and properties across the GCC.

Luxury RetailGCCProperties
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Experience

09/2023 – Present
Al-Futtaim Group
Procurement Engineer
  • Managed full-cycle procurement for multi-million-dollar engineering projects across the GCC (UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar), including RFQs, ITTs, and commercial bid evaluations.
  • Analyzed technical specifications and engineering drawings to define procurement requirements and achieve best value for money (VFM) aligned with project budgets.
  • Issued Letters of Intent (LOIs) and led post-tender negotiations to secure favorable commercial terms including warranty, price validity, delivery, and payment schedules.
  • Processed purchase orders (POs) and contracts in SAP S/4HANA, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution.
  • Conducted competitive online bidding and e-auctions for contracts exceeding AED 100K through SAP Ariba, driving cost savings and procurement transparency.
  • Maintained the approved vendor list (AVL), supporting supplier qualification and performance management across all project categories.
10/2022 – 09/2023
Centroid Technical Services (PMC)
Proposal & Tendering Engineer
  • Prepared Invitation to Bid (ITB) documents and technical service orders based on unit prices in accordance with contract terms.
  • Evaluated technical and commercial proposals from contractors using a structured grading system assessing capability, compliance, and cost competitiveness.
  • Led tendering for Block 6 facilities upgrade, Sudan Petro-energy E&P field projects, and closure of legacy surface facility contracts.
  • Developed piping material specifications including insulation, coatings, and manual valve selections based on project operating conditions.
01/2022 – 09/2022
UKCC
Associate Project Engineer
  • Managed asset valuation projects applying depreciation models incorporating salvage values and asset lifetimes.
  • Introduced new tender opportunities within the UNDP QUANTUM procurement environment, expanding the business pipeline.
  • Analyzed and evaluated four client commercial offers, participating in negotiations to secure favorable contractual outcomes.
  • Contributed to technical and commercial bids for EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) projects.
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Skills

Procurement
Strategic SourcingRFQ / ITT / ITBPurchase OrdersContract ManagementBid EvaluationPost-Tender NegotiationVendor ManagementCategory ManagementSpend AnalysisAVL Management
Systems & Technology
SAP S/4HANASAP AribaOracle ERPMicrosoft DynamicsM-FilesMS Office Suitee-Procuremente-Auctions
Domain Knowledge
Supply Chain ManagementGCC MarketEngineering ProjectsEPC ContractsProject ManagementMechanical EngineeringOil & GasValue for Money
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Certifications

CIPS
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply — Level 4
Membership ID: 9941307
PMI
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management Institute
Georgia Tech
Supply Chain Principles
Georgia Institute of Technology
Al-Futtaim Group
Continuous Performance Management
Corporate Training Program
University of Khartoum
B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering — First Class Honours
GPA: 7.46 / 10
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