Abdullah A.

Experience

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  Annahdah Medical Co. Ltd.

  Oct 2001 - Mar 2009

  Purchasing Administrator

  1. Developed a process for the review and processed of PRs and POs for the procurement of goods and services.2. Implemented a tracking of orders process to ensure timely delivery.3. Saved the company 12% through negotiation with freight forwarders.4. Prepared bids, developed specifications, researched, and evaluated potential vendors.5. Developed relationships with the ministry of health affairs.6. Conducted monthly stock analysis and communicate it to stakeholders.

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  TriHopes Ltd

  Dec 2011 - Dec 2013

  Director

  Worked with Tri-Hopes as a volunteer to re-shape it's direction and organized training workshops for the Saudi community in the UK.• The training sessions took place in London and Manchester.• Trained more than 300 Saudi students from various educational levels (bachelor , masters and PHDs).• Conducted a 2 weeks custom training program for senior professionals from the ministry of Education.

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  Scientific Society for Saudi Students in the UK

  Jan 2014 - Feb 2015

  Head of Legal Studies and Management Science Committee

  During my education in the UK, I was honored to be part of the team who established the Scientific Society for Saudi Students in the UK (SSSS UK). I volunteered to head the Legal Studies and Management Science Committee, during which I have:• Participated in board meetings to draw the strategic plan for the committees and the general guidelines.• Interviewed, selected and recruited a team of five members to lead the committee.• Called for, organized and managed committee meetings.• Brain stormed for ideas, assigned tasks and delegated responsibilities for each member.• Planed a group of activities for the committee members. • Prepared periodic reports for the board.• As a result, we have have successfully delivered the 8th Saudi Scientific Conference in London 2015. Show less

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  Annahdah Medical Company

  Apr 2015 - Dec 2018

  1. Analyze and identify areas needing improvements and provide recommendations for business growth.2. Led a project of optimizing the ERP system and monthly reporting.3. Initiated and led the development of SOP's manual for the warehouses.4. Implemented forecasting and supply planning tools.5. Managed a procurement portfolio of SAR 150 million.6. Increase inventories availability & turnover while reducing excess stock by 57%.

  • Board Member

    Sept 2017 - Dec 2018

  • Assistant Manager, Materials and Distribution

    Apr 2015 - Apr 2018
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  AHB Group

  May 2018 - Oct 2019

  Business Development Officer

  AHB Group have multiple pharmacies in Jeddah, Makkah and Taif.• Performed business analysis, identified areas for improvements and provided recommendations for risk mitigation and growth strategy.• Supported with financial data analysis and developing plans to reduce business costs and increase revenue.• Led the conversion project from manual bookkeeping to ERP system to support business reporting and growth.• Initiated the development of SOP's manual for the warehouses.• Implemented forecasting and supply planning tools.• Conducted meetings with business owners and potential investors to present company offerings and negotiate business deals. Show less

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  Aramco (SMP/ISEC)

  Nov 2019 - now

  • Developed a Project Performance Analysis (PPA) tool for ongoing projects.• Led a team to develop and improve FCO processes, setting benchmarks, resolving close out challenges and reducing the closeout duration by 70%.• Developed and implemented new controls and dashboards for monitoring project deliverables & KPIs.• Developed and implemented weekly progress report for ‘IFC / as-built’ drawings status, which led to 90% reduction in due drawings.• Review expenditure variances (monthly / YTD / YE) and ensure proper explanations are being provided by the team for all projects.• Monitor budget availability across all projects before processing change orders.• Support unit head with to produce weekly projects controls reports.• Provide technical support and guidance to cost engineers, and train new hires to expedite their on-boarding. Show less • Successfully managed multi-billion-dollar budgets of MPP through execution to financial closeout (FCO).• SME in financial closing of complex MP projects, closed 7 legacy BIs (increments 2007-2013).• Review expenditures, ensure proper allocation against correct scope, GL accounts and coding (EPC).• Performed cost analysis, monitored cashflow plan vs actual and explained capex variances.• Prepared and initiated several Project Change Requests (PCRs).• Developed cost estimates for projects Expenditure Release actions (Scope Redefinition, Supplement Fund & Partial Cancellation).• Updated and monitored project budget (expenditures, commitments, forecast, ETC & EAC).• Review contractors progress invoices, force accounts and process the cost allocation. Show less

  • Sr. Cost Engineer

    Dec 2023 - now

  • Cost Engineer

    Nov 2019 - Dec 2023