ABU DHABI GOVERNMENT
The position demanded mastery over core procurement processes , from contract negotiation and supplier relationship management to strategy development and meticulous budgeting . Collaboration with global suppliers provided valuable international experience , sharpening his understanding of diverse procurement systems and exposing the power of strong strategic partnerships .
One of Al Saeedi ’ s proudest accomplishments was fostering team development , prioritising training that saw many team members earning CIPS certification for the first time . This achievement elevated the team ’ s professional standards and cemented a legacy of transformative leadership .
“ I transformed the procurement team into a best-in-class operation by implementing streamlined policies and procedures that reduced lead times , optimised procurement costs and introduced effective spend categorisation ,” he proudly explains . “ These advancements weren ’ t just operational improvements ; they were strategic shifts that elevated the department ’ s role within the organisation .”
Driving Abu Dhabi ’ s digital revolution Every new journey Al Saeedi embarks on is characterised by the encompassing of digital procurement transformation .
“ To me , digital transformation in this field represents more than just implementing new systems – it ’ s a fundamental shift in how procurement
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Number of government entities whose digital procurement Al Saeedi oversees through the Government Digital Procurement Platform
can drive value , enhance transparency and create resilience in the supply chain ,” he asserts .
Al Saeedi has seen this firsthand , from implementing a new ERP system back in 1998 to the implementation of a Government Digital Procurement Platform – an initiative which aimed to standardise procurement across more than 50 public entities .
He continues : “ I ’ ve since witnessed how each step forward in technology has helped procurement move from a purely transactional role to a strategic one . Today , digital transformation is crucial for the industry ’ s future .”
Through the project , Al Saeedi homogenised procurement best practices such as category management and supplier performance tracking in order to promote a more strategic sourcing approach and strengthen local supplier relationships .
His current focus lies in elevating digital services and systems across Abu Dhabi ’ s government through cutting-edge
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