imad alburgan

Dear Sir/Madame

I have extensive experience and successful track record in Contract Management and Purchasing covering over 20 years in a variety of high-profile organizations. As you will see from my attached resume, I closely meet your requirements and possess the skills, qualifications and vital experience necessary to make a very significant contribution at your company.

As a commercially astute and highly motivated business leader I have repeatedly cut costs and exceeded expectations throughout my career. I build strong teams and develop innovative strategies through detailed analysis to optimize performance and minimize risk. Key among the numerous achievements you will find on my CV are:

• Key contributor, one of 3 on unification of ADNOC Group procurement policy and procedures, suggestions led team reduction from 11
• Worked with Legal to novate ongoing contracts for ADNOC entities
• Implemented In-Country Value (ICV) program for Emiratization
• Designed a comprehensive Contractor Performance Evaluation System, incorporating proper grading and detailed procedure

I am accustomed to managing multicultural and cross-disciplinary teams optimizing varied experiences and skills to great benefit. Utilizing excellent communication skills, I am able to foster a motivated and cohesive team dynamic committed to business outcomes.

I am now seeking an opportunity to invest my extensive skills in a forward-thinking organization where I can produce similar results and gain further professional development.

Please do not hesitate to call me so we can arrange an interview to discuss my application in greater depth.

Sincerely Yours
 

Imad Burgan

ADNOC LOGISTICS & SERVICES [Abu Dhabi, UAE] 

Contracts Team Leader - Procurement Services              May  2007 - present

Category Lead for a team of representatives from various Group Companies for tendering and award of a major, long term, $200M pa category; gathering and analyzing data and selecting optimum strategies, for the most efficient and cost-effective services; initially recruited to ESNAAD, transitioning to ADNOC Logistics & Services following 2016 merger of ESNAAD, IRSHAD and ADNATCO

Currently seconded as Procurement Lead, handling $250M+ tenders for the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), due to be hosted by UAE in December 2023

• Key contributor, one of 3 on unification of ADNOC Group procurement policy and procedures, suggestions led team reduction from 11   
• Worked with Legal to novate ongoing contracts for 2 ADNOC entities
• Implemented In-Country Value (ICV) program for Emiratization 
• Designed a comprehensive Contractor Performance Evaluation System, incorporating proper grading and detailed procedure 
• Re-constructed tender documents, standardizing contracts for Works, Services, Consultancy and Manpower and revising other forms 
• Introduced procedure and forms for award approval of minor value tenders, commercial tabulation analysis, collection and receipt forms
• Presented a list of detailed programs executed by IT, setting the stage for a planned tracking system 
• Proposed a detailed e-tendering process using a specialized PSD link
• Personally handled high-value projects from initial requirements gathering through to close out 

15th DOHA ASIAN GAMES 2006 ORGANIZING COMMITTEE [Doha, Qatar] 

Senior Contracts Officer                                                     May 2005 - May 2007

Contracts Focal Point for readiness of sporting and non-sporting venues for this, the 2nd largest sporting event globally, working to strict deadlines, processing and executing scheduled and unscheduled tenders 

• Reviewed, advised on and assisted with preparation of Tender Plan and scope of Work/Service, including contracting strategy, verification of completeness and accuracy of the technical information provided
• Prepared tender documents for construction, consultancy and services including pricing mechanism, issues for tender  and tender bulletins
• Assisted with issuance of tender clarifications and evaluations, commercial negotiation with bidders, and award plan submissions
• Engaged in contract negotiations, liaising with users, Finance and Legal 
• Compiled contract documents incorporating the effect of all negotiations, clarifications and qualifications
• Handled post-contract administration, processing interim applications, re-measuring work, evaluating variations, and settling Final Account

ABU DHABI WATER & ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY [Abu Dhabi, UAE] 

Senior Contracts Engineer                                                    Jan 2001 - May 2005

Managed various high-value contracts for AED1M+ contracts for consultancy, services, manpower, insurance and work service orders; handled the full lifecycle from tender receipt to close-out 

• Reviewed, updated, and standardized processes, implemented Maximo
• Received and analyzed scopes of work, and verified completeness and developed acquisition plans in line with requirements.
• Recommended and agreed with Contracts Manager on contracting strategy, contract type, and policy adopted for implementation
• Completed due-diligence, checking applicant qualifications, classification, and a range of other legal, technical and financial criteria
• Listed recommended bidders, submitted to Tender Committee for approval, and prepared tender documentation once approved 
• Arranged and accompanied bidders on pre-bid meetings and site visits
• Drafted bid responses and checked compliance with specifications 
• Arranged technical evaluation of bids with users, reviewed reports and request authorization for commercial bid openings
• Executed commercial evaluation and finalized techno-commercial evaluation, tabulating bids and highlighting errors and inconsistencies related to pricing and terms and conditions 
• Coordinated Kick-offs with contractors, consultants and end users 
• Received and verified post-contract claims for variation, applying judgment to reach settlement, working with ADWEA legal advisor
• Maintain comprehensive register of contracts on MAXIMO
• Assisted the Contracts Manager in preparing and applying model contracts and strategies for various engineering contracts

Earlier Experience 

UNDP NORTHERN IRAQ ELECTRICITY NETWORK REHAB PROGRAM (PART OF THE OIL FOR FOOD PROGRAM) [Amman, Jordan] 

Senior Procurement Officer                                                               

ARAB POTASH CO [Amman, Jordan] 

Assistant Procurement Manager/Head of Foreign Purchasing/Foreign Purchasing Engineer

BSc - Engineering (Civil) - USA