About
With over two decades of experience in procurement and supply chain management, I've evolved into a tech-savvy industry leader. My expertise spans traditional procurement strategies to cutting-edge AI and automation solutions, offering a unique blend of skills that drive innovation and efficiency in today's rapidly changing business landscape.
Procurement & Supply Chain Innovator
Blending traditional expertise with cutting-edge tech solutions to drive business value through strategic procurement, AI integration, and automation systems.
- Experience: 20+ Years
- Website: www.givemethemicofficial.com
- City: Dubai, UAE
- Degree: B.Eng. Electronics & Communication
- Certifications: FCIPS, PMP, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP
- Email: samerkhaddad@gmail.com
- YouTube: @givemethemic22
I bring a unique combination of traditional procurement excellence and cutting-edge technological expertise. My approach transforms supply chains, leverages AI for decision-making, and implements automation to drive efficiency and innovation. With a proven track record of delivering bottom-line impact and optimizing processes, I offer a rare blend of skills that position me as a forward-thinking leader in procurement and supply chain management. My YouTube channel, reaching over 1000 professionals weekly, showcases my commitment to industry education and technological advancement.
Impact Metrics
Driving tangible results through innovative procurement strategies, technological integration, and team empowerment.
Cost Reduction
Process Optimization
Team Motivation
Professionals Inspired
Core Competencies
Driving business transformation through strategic procurement, technological innovation, and value chain optimization.
Professional Journey
A career marked by strategic innovation, technological integration, and transformative leadership in procurement and supply chain management across Fortune 500 and mega-scale EPC projects.
Executive Profile
Samer Haddad
Visionary Procurement and Supply Chain Leader with a proven track record of driving organizational transformation and delivering substantial cost savings in global Fortune 500 environments. Expertise in leveraging cutting-edge AI and technology solutions to revolutionize procurement processes and drive innovation. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, managing complex stakeholder relationships, and executing multi-billion dollar projects across diverse industries.
- Dubai, UAE
- samerkhaddad@gmail.com
Education & Credentials
B.Eng., Electronics & Communication Engineering
2006
Princess Sumaya University for Technology
Professional Certifications
- Chartered FCIPS, Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)
- PMP, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP, Project Management Institute
Professional Experience
MEA Regional Director, Project Procurement & Contract Management (PPCM)
2020 - Present
Emerson Automation Solutions, Dubai, UAE
- Spearheading a global technology and organizational transformation project, integrating supply chain and procurement across the organization, expected to result in a 10-40% improvement in team efficiency, cost reduction, and process optimization.
- Led diverse global teams to achieve up to 20% cost savings through innovative sourcing solutions and strategic initiatives.
- Secured high-value contracts through strategic sourcing and risk management, directly contributing to business growth and profitability.
Strategic Sourcing Lead & Manager MEA
2013 - 2020
Emerson Automation Solutions, Dubai, UAE
- Developed and implemented regional procurement strategies aligned with business goals, driving continuous improvements and boosting profits.
- Orchestrated smooth transitions from proposal to execution phases, ensuring competitive market pricing and high ROI & Hit Rates on major projects.
Senior Procurement / Contract Management Engineer
2006 - 2013
Consolidated Contractors International Company, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Progressed from Site Engineer to Senior Procurement roles, demonstrating adaptability and rapid professional growth.
- Drove procurement excellence in mega-projects, including the $550M Shah Sulphur Station and $1.8B Ras Laffan Expansion Project.
- Managed all aspects of supply chain operations for EPC projects with values up to $4 billion, focusing on procurement, bidding, and lifecycle support.
Personal Values
These core principles guide my professional conduct and decision-making, ensuring ethical and innovative leadership in procurement and supply chain management.
Ethical Procurement
Upholding the highest standards of integrity and transparency in all procurement processes and decisions.
Innovation
Continuously seeking and implementing cutting-edge solutions to drive efficiency and value in supply chain management.
Collaboration
Fostering strong partnerships and teamwork across departments and with suppliers to achieve mutual success.
Continuous Improvement
Committed to ongoing learning and process optimization to deliver ever-increasing value to the organization.
Excellence
Striving for the highest quality in all aspects of work, from strategic planning to execution and delivery.
Sustainability
Integrating environmental and social considerations into procurement decisions for long-term business and global benefit.
Customer Focus
Prioritizing the needs and satisfaction of both internal and external customers in all procurement activities.
Risk Management
Proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks to ensure robust and resilient supply chains.
Executive Value Proposition
As a seasoned procurement and supply chain leader, I bring transformative strategies and innovative solutions that drive organizational success and competitive advantage.
Strategic Cost Reduction
Implement data-driven strategies to significantly reduce costs without compromising quality, enhancing overall profitability and financial performance.
Supply Chain Optimization
Streamline and enhance supply chain processes, leveraging AI and automation to improve efficiency, reduce lead times, and increase overall operational agility.
Organizational Transformation
Lead change management initiatives that align procurement and supply chain functions with overall business strategy, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Risk Mitigation Strategies
Develop and implement comprehensive risk management frameworks to ensure business continuity, enhance supplier reliability, and navigate global market uncertainties.
AI and Tech Integration
Harness cutting-edge AI and technology solutions to revolutionize procurement processes, enabling data-driven decision-making and predictive analytics capabilities.
Strategic Partnerships
Forge and nurture strategic supplier relationships and industry partnerships to drive innovation, ensure competitive advantage, and create mutual long-term value.
Project Beneficiaries
Notable companies and organizations that have benefited from projects I've contributed to throughout my career in procurement and supply chain management.
Testimonials
Hear what colleagues and industry professionals have to say about my work and leadership.
Samer is an incredible leader. He built a work culture of mutual trust between the team, always communicated with honesty, and helped me to develop my career. Samer is very supportive, passionate, empowering and stay approachable no matter his workload. For me, he became an example.
Khadija EL AISSAOUI
Implementation Lead - SRM/S2C/P2P certified
He is true leader who leads by example, extremely innovative and a passionate supply chain professional. He is an active member of CIPS and represents team in global supply chain forum. Apart from an ethical professional, he is also a good human being.
Saurabh Dashputre
Global Commodity Manager - IT @Siemens | B.E. MBA
Open mind, leader as team player, he is the perfect director for a company that knows that procurement is a key element of success. I recommend him with absolutely no doubts.
Alain GUTIERREZ
Senior Consultant at AGBUYERS
Samer was always willing to collaborate and share information helpful to my job. He is a very innovative thinker always looking for ways to improve work processes for himself and for the whole team. Despite being part of a remote global team, Samer was a proactive participant in all initiatives.
Errol Packard
Principal Product Manager, Supply Chain @ Amazon
I found Samer highly energetic, active, intelligent and willing to create difference positively. He is an astute leader. I wish him all the best for his career.
Nelesh Pathak
Senior NPI Repair Industrialization Leader
One of his key strengths is resolving cross function issues through confronting and collaborative approach, thus satisfying stakeholder's needs and exceeding their expectations. I highly recommend Samer to be part of a professional organization that is looking for highly qualified and versatile Engineer.
Fadi Touma, P.Eng., PMP
Project Manager at TC Energy
Samer is one of the best engineers I have worked with; he goes deep in details on his work and well organized. He is the one you can depend on in difficult situations and hard issues to solve. I'm sure that he will be a true asset to any company that he works for.
Jihad AlHarathani, PEng, PMP
Projects Manager
His good work ethic and interpersonal skills enable him to build excellent rapport with all his colleagues and suppliers. He constantly demonstrates willingness to assist his fellow colleagues in their tasks. He is very keen in improving himself by taking trainings and programs. Samer is a team player and would make a great asset to any organization.
Mohamed Tahir
Strategic Sourcing
Samer is amazing, he has found a way to integrate his work with his passions and he makes a difference. Samer has an outstanding work ethic and it shows through his work. He works so intelligently and uses social media tools to increase the value of his work. He always stays on top of the current trends. Anyone would be lucky to work with him - he is a great partner to me.
Ala' Hamed
Lead Procurement Engineer at NMDC Group
I had the pleasure working with Samer at CCC in several major projects. Samer was dedicated and energetic procurement engineer. His attention to details and deep knowledge was key for the success of the contracts he managed. I admired mostly his passion to learn and his excellent capability to challenge the status quo. I am confident that he will be an asset for any team he joins.
Sari Al.Husseini, PMP
Senior Commercial Manager at Baker Hughes
I worked with Samer in CCC (Construction Management Division) in Al Taj Mall project; Samer was a young professional at the time with eagerness to development and learning; his hunger for knowledge lead him to earn an important position in the 150 M$ project working as an Electromechanical Engineer. Samer's responsibilities were set by the additional jobs he was willing to undertake so he basically was involved on different levels in all aspects of the project Material/ Control/ Management…etc. Samer is a positive, friendly, team player, hard worker, passionate, well organized, detailed and a highly professional employee; I wish him all the best in his career.
Amal Mansi, PMP
PCS Manager at Turner International Construction Company
I'm having the privilege working with Samer at the same office as he is a perfectly organized, inspiring hard worker. His Perception, Analytical and Strategic Thinking skills are derived from his endless knowledge in the field attained through his work experience, educational path and professional certifications. His enthusiasm and eagerness to learn more encouraged me to start working on my academic competency.
Bassem Al Sharif - MCIPS
Procurement Manager - MEA at Emerson Automation Solutions
Samer has a very confident and cheerful character. He proved to be an eminent team player with great potential to be a very successful leader. I enjoyed sharing with him a personal friendship experience as well as a professional one. I certainly recommend Samer to any client or employer looking for an enthusiastic character that can make things happen.
Andrew Keddis
Technologist
Eng. Samer Haddad is one of the few ambitious professional people I have worked with throughout my career. He acquired a goal oriented and responsible character. He was always focused on his work and continuously tried to learn and improve himself. He has a friendly personality as well, a sociable person and a great team player. I recommend him for any international organization that appreciates such characters as he will definitely be considered as an asset.
Nawaf EL-Uteibi - MBA, PMP, MSP
Enhancing organisational performance, by providing strategic projects controls "PMO set up" advisory services for major infrastructure initiatives & visions
Contact
Let's connect and explore how we can drive innovation and efficiency in procurement and supply chain management.
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
samerkhaddad@gmail.com