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Raid Alharbi

IT Procurement Specialist | Contract Negotiation | RFX & Vendor Management | CIPP | CIPM | Mobily

Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaEtihad Etisalat - Mobily
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12+

Years

5

Companies

20

Skills

3

Certs

About

12 years in procurement, supply chain, and logistics, with deep experience across warehouse operations, vendor management, and IT procurement at one of Saudi Arabia's largest telecoms. Reduced inventory discrepancies by 15% through tighter controls and process discipline. Holds three international certifications: CIPP, CIPM, and CILT.

Key Highlights

  • Managed end-to-end RFI, RFQ, and RFP processes for IT goods and services at a major Saudi telecom, covering vendor selection through contract award.
  • Negotiated supplier contracts and pricing terms to deliver cost savings across IT procurement categories.
  • Cut inventory discrepancies by 15% through improved warehouse controls and operational processes.
  • Collaborated with legal teams to review contract terms and confirm compliance across IT procurement agreements.
  • Ran warehouse and logistics operations across multiple sites, overseeing inventory management, inbound and outbound flows, and team supervision.

Skills

Vendor ManagementIT ProcurementStrategic IT ProcurementContract NegotiationSupplier Relationship ManagementVendor Evaluation and SourcingRFX Process Management (RFI, RFQ, RFP)Procurement DocumentationBidding Document PreparationCost OptimizationBudget TrackingOracle EBSOracle FusionERP Data ManagementPower BIMicrosoft ExcelInventory ManagementStock Control and AuditingWarehouse ManagementLogistics Coordination

Experience

IT Procurement Specialist

Etihad Etisalat - Mobily

Aug 2022 – Present

  • Led end-to-end IT procurement processes, managing RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs to secure solutions aligned with business and technical requirements.
  • Negotiated contracts and pricing terms with IT vendors to achieve cost savings across hardware, software, and services categories.
  • Evaluated vendor proposals and bidding documents against technical and commercial criteria to support sourcing decisions.

Logistics Supervisor

United Wires Factories - Aslak

Jan 2022 – Aug 2022

  • Supervised warehouse operations covering receipt, storage, and dispatch of wire and cable materials, ensuring accurate inventory handling across inbound and outbound flows.
  • Coordinated truck loading schedules and worked with the logistics team to identify suitable delivery methods for finished wire and cable products.

Warehouse Manager

Kabli Holding

Apr 2019 – Dec 2021

  • Managed day-to-day warehouse operations for a trading and industrial holding group, directing warehouse staff across inbound, storage, and dispatch activities.
  • Maintained inventory accuracy using Oracle EBS, ensuring stock records matched physical counts and resolving discrepancies promptly.

Storekeeper

Fine Hygienic Holding

Jun 2015 – Feb 2019

  • Received and verified incoming raw materials and finished goods against purchase orders, confirming quantity and quality before acceptance into the warehouse.
  • Organized and stored hygiene and tissue products according to regulatory storage policies, keeping materials accessible for production and dispatch teams.

Assistant Storekeeper

ALRAJHI CO. FOR TRADING & INDUSTRY

Apr 2014 – May 2015

  • Received and verified incoming materials against purchase orders, checking quantities and specifications to confirm accuracy before storage.
  • Stored and organized inventory across warehouse sections to maintain accessibility and support smooth daily operations.

Certifications

Certified International Procurement Professional (CIPP)

2024

Certified International Procurement Manager (CIPM)

2024

International Certificate in Logistics and Transport (CILT)

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport · 2020

Education

Al Qassim University

Mathematics

2013

Languages

EnglishProfessional

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