Dr.- Eng. Mohamed Sayed

About Dr.- Eng. Mohamed Sayed

As a Senior Project Procurement Manager at Siemens Energy, I bring more than 22 years of international experience leading strategic procurement and supply chain organizations across large-scale energy, infrastructure, telecommunications, and industrial projects.My career has been built on transforming procurement into a strategic business function that drives profitability, strengthens supply chain resilience, accelerates project execution, and creates long-term enterprise value. I have extensive experience managing multi-million-dollar procurement portfolios, leading high-performing cross-functional teams, negotiating complex commercial agreements, and developing strategic partnerships with global suppliers.I specialize in procurement transformation, strategic sourcing, contract and commercial management, supplier relationship management, risk mitigation, digital procurement, and operational excellence. Throughout my career, I have consistently delivered measurable improvements in cost optimization, cash flow, supplier performance, and project delivery while maintaining the highest standards of governance and compliance.Beyond procurement, I am passionate about business strategy, organizational leadership, and sustainable growth. I believe that exceptional leaders create value by empowering people, fostering innovation, making data-driven decisions, and building collaborative cultures that deliver outstanding business results.As a lifelong learner, I continuously invest in expanding my leadership capabilities and business acumen.Professional Certifications:• Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)• MCIPS – Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply• CSCP – Certified Supply Chain Professional• PMP – Project Management Professional• IPMA – International Project Management Association• CIPM – Certified International Procurement ManagerCore Competencies • Procurement Strategy & Cost Reduction • Contract Negotiation & Risk Mitigation • Supplier Development & Performance • Project Procurement for Mega Projects • ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, Ariba) • Legal & Compliance (FIDIC, CLAC) • Leadership & Talent Development • Digital Transformation in SCMAwards & Achievements • Best Section Performance – Ezzsteel • Top Saving Rate – Ezzsteel • Result Orientation Award – Siemens • Zero Harm Recognition – Siemens “Procurement is no longer a support function—it is a strategic driver of competitive advantage, innovation, and sustainable business growth.”

Experience

1. Education Liaison Officer

   CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply

   Mar 2022 — Present · Cairo, Egypt

   Initiate and monitor Branch relationships with educational institutions, offering solutions to enhance educational standards and educational centers as needed. Promote CIPS Qualifications and engage students in local study centers.

2. Senior Project Procurement Manager

   Siemens Energy

   Mar 2016 — Present · Egypt

   . Manage EPC renewable energy projects (wind) from procurement perspective across challenging environments and large scale projects within Africa, Middle East and Europe. . Meeting with cross-functional partners and participating in project/sales meetings at an early stage to optimize the supplier selection and optimize cost. • lead the procurement scope, implement the procurement plan to maintain cost, quality and on time delivery. . Proactively accommodate and lead the project contingencies and unforeseen changes, modifications in the updated project plans. • Identifying Procurement risks, opportunities, potential market changes during the entire project as well mitigate associated risks. • Supporting project calculation with reliable and up-to-date cost data, including supplier innovations that improve the company’s cost position. • Act as the interface between the project manager, project team and suppliers, ensuring and leading seamless communication. • Manage and coordinate internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely issuance of deliverables. • Track progress, regular reviews, and meetings with suppliers in terms of the fulfilment of all contractual requirements. • Leading price negotiations to secure project targets with optimum conditions as well as administering long-term contracts and monitoring supplier performance. • Mitigating and ensuring that the potential disputes are covered in the contracts and handling claims to secure company’s position. • Establishing a preferred supplier list, conducting supplier qualifications and project-specific supplier evaluation and supplier development activities. • Developing and implementing policies and procedures consistent with organizational requirements to ensure meets international best practice standards and as per the Compliance process. • Develop purchasing strategies and oversee the purchasing team in their daily activities of sourcing suppliers and purchasing products, equipment, and services.

3. Project Procurement Manager

   Siemens

   Mar 2016 — Apr 2017 · Cairo, Egypt

   . Evaluate pre-qualification packages from subcontractors and vendors, ensuring they meet our quality, safety standards and owner requirements. • Request, receive, review, analyze, and qualify proposals from subcontractors and vendors. • Develop, negotiate and draft contracts, scopes of work, and supply agreements. • Negotiate terms and conditions of contracts, including schedules and other key terms. • Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and subcontractors. • Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications. • Preparing cost estimates and managing budgets. • Working to improve purchasing systems and processes. • Create and improve procurement processes, working with the broader cross-functional team, to improve efficiency.

4. Foreign Procurement Manager

   EZZSTEEL

   Jun 2004 — Feb 2016 · 54TH LEBANON ST., MOHANDESSIEN, 12411 , GIZA, EGYPT

   . Leading the procurement department’s strategies, including setting cost saving targets, a procurement plan, and an annual budget. • Leading the bidding process (e.g. prepare specifications, evaluate bids, recommend the successful vendors, conduct bid meetings, etc.) for the purpose of securing raw materials and spare parts needed by the plant within the planned budget and in compliance with standard requirements. • Negotiating and developing unified corporate processes with main vendors. • Implementing FIDIC Contracts included all commercial, contractual and legal terms. • Handling smooth claims and relevant contractual disputes. • Performing cost benefit analysis, risk scenarios and benchmarking. • Developing a solid relationship with suppliers to reduce costs and improve quality along with on- time deliveries. • Following up with the vendor for delivery and to get the material at the right time with the right quantity and the right quality at the right cost at the required locations and ensure all purchased items comply with the company policy and procedures. • Conducting market research and selecting the most favorable rates and best quality materials for the business. • Managing the logistics part including the shipping, handling and storage to ensure the optimal total cost of ownership. • Leading cost control and value engineering. • Developing a savings achievements report and tracking regular reports on key performance indicators (KPI) and provide comprehensive management information and in-depth analysis, including cost avoidance, procurement cycle time, procurement ROI, spend analysis, savings secured and potential savings in order to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness. • Attending ISO audit sessions and responding to auditor queries and fully aware of competition law

5. Sales Engineer (Technical Support)

   El Sewedy Electro-meter Egypt

   Oct 2003 — Jun 2004 · 6th October City

   . Understanding of the Egyptian local meter market. . Crafted a market analysis for annual sales projection. . Review Tenders before submission. . Assist in foreign and overseas tenders. . Manage pilot projects.

Education

• Faculty of Engineering Ain Shams University

  Engineer's Degree · Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  1998 — 2003

• Maastricht School of Management

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) · Doctor in Business Administration

  2012 — 2015

• Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport

  Master of Science (MSc) · Electrical Engineering

  2008 — 2010

• Saint Fatima, Language School

  High School 95%

Skills

• Negotiation
• Business Strategy
• Manufacturing
• Supplier Negotiation
• Microsoft- Project, Primavera
• Materials
• Feasibility Studies
• Project Engineering
• Continuous Improvement
• Global Sourcing
• Business Planning
• Matlab
• Procurement
• Six Sigma
• MRP
• International Business
• Materials Management
• Management
• Applications
• Budgets
• Renewable Energy
• AutoCAD
• Minitab Statistical Software
• Project Planning
• Cost Control
• Team Leadership
• Supply Chain Management
• Business Analysis
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Engineering
• Factory
• Supply Chain
• Project Management
• Value Engineering
• Oracle Applications
• SAP SCM
• Problem Analysis
• Contract Management
• ISO
• 5S