
Ihab Elrefaei
Utilities / Energy
About Ihab Elrefaei:
Highly experienced Procurement Manager / Senior Procurement Professional with over 15 years of hands-on operational procurement experience across UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, supporting EPC projects, Oil & Gas operations, ADNOC vendor environments, government and semi-government entities, and large corporate organizations. Strong execution-focused procurement operations and governance-driven sourcing, including RFQs, supplier coordination, technical & commercial evaluation, purchase order processing, delivery follow-up, invoice matching, and vendor reconciliation.
Extensive practical exposure to SAP S/4HANA and Oracle ERP, with daily usage covering Procurement, Accounts Payable, Vendor Management, GR/IR reconciliation, and ERP reporting. Actively contributed to ERP migration from Oracle to SAP, ensuring uninterrupted procurement and AP operations.
Proven ability to operate in high-volume, fast-paced environments, processing 1,500+ POs monthly, managing relationships with 4,500+ suppliers globally, and supporting procurement activities with average annual spend exceeding USD 10 million. Well-versed in ADNOC compliance requirements, EPC procurement workflows, audit readiness, and governance-driven procurement processes.
Experience
Highly experienced Procurement Manager / Senior Procurement Professional with over 15 years of hands-on operational procurement experience across UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, supporting EPC projects, Oil & Gas operations, ADNOC vendor environments, government and semi-government entities, and large corporate organizations. Strong execution-focused procurement operations and governance-driven sourcing, including RFQs, supplier coordination, technical & commercial evaluation, purchase order processing, delivery follow-up, invoice matching, and vendor reconciliation.
Extensive practical exposure to SAP S/4HANA and Oracle ERP, with daily usage covering Procurement, Accounts Payable, Vendor Management, GR/IR reconciliation, and ERP reporting. Actively contributed to ERP migration from Oracle to SAP, ensuring uninterrupted procurement and AP operations.
Proven ability to operate in high-volume, fast-paced environments, processing 1,500+ POs monthly, managing relationships with 4,500+ suppliers globally, and supporting procurement activities with average annual spend exceeding USD 10 million. Well-versed in ADNOC compliance requirements, EPC procurement workflows, audit readiness, and governance-driven procurement processes.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in MIS & Business Administration
Delta International University of Science and Technology, Egypt | 2008
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