Izzat Bayrouti

• Leading Procurement activities/Evaluation/Award/Close-out activities related to the project.
• Preparing for approval of Project Procurement & Subcontracts Plans for Long lead items, Equipment & Construction materials.
• Managing proposed New Vendors / Subcontractors to the Project Vendors /Subcontractors List.
• Preparing requests for quotation (RFQ) and sending them to approved vendors, indicating the requirements and material specifications details.
• Identifying new vendors if required, Evaluating, Submitting Pre-qualification documents to client, and getting the necessary approval.
• Screening the techno-commercial offers received from vendors/ subcontractors and conducting technical clarification meetings if required.
• Negotiating price, Price validity, Delivery period, Delivery terms, Fright delivery Charges, Mode of dispatch, Payment terms, the validity of the offer, Insurance, Test Certificates, Warranty Guarantee Certificates, LD and risk purchase clause, Security Deposit, Performance Bank Guarantee, Taxes, and Discount, etc and Coordinating with the vendors to finalize the supply.
• Preparation of comparative statements and submission for final review by management.
• Established Procurement contract development and management processes, policies, and procedures.

Post-award Procurement activities:

• Preparing Purchase orders.
• Maintaining Close monitoring of project activities in line with the contractual conditions.
• Ensuring all Purchase Orders, Service Orders, & Subcontracts shall be executed by the EPC Contracting entity, shall be provided with un-priced copies and include where applicable operator training, Spares, Catalysts, Lubricants and Chemical and other consumables required.
• Ensuring any Original Bank Guarantee associated with Performance or Warranty are logged and passed to the Client Contract Department.
• Determining and arranging Client Expediting visits at vendor work sites etc.
• Requesting overall Inspection Plans and Monthly Inspection Schedules for Critical equipment and Long Lead Items.
• Review the Invoices and Co-ordinate with accounts for payment.
• Apply to different ministries and customs authorities.
• Submit proposal forms for Marine Insurance to import goods from port to site.
• Follow up with vendors to get Built drawings, Written warranty if any, Spare parts list, Maintenance manual, etc.
• Preparation of Procurement Tracking Record and submission for client review.

• Responsible in the capacity of Procurement for the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction of; OGD-1 Trunk Lines Replacement and Habshan Direct Depressurization.
• Utilizing RFP (Request for Proposal) and RFQ (Request for Quote) techniques to identify, select and engage with suppliers to ensure competitive market advantage. Monitoring and expediting the timely issuance of all procurement.
• Negotiations and managing implementation and final resolution of purchase agreements.
• Reviewing and initialing all Purchase Orders, Contract documents, Letter of Credit applications, Bank Guarantees and its Amendments.
• Attending package kick-off meetings and pre-production/pre-inspection meetings to identify expediting deliverables.
• Establishing priorities, assigns workloads and review the more difficult and complex assignments.
• Ensuring availability of cost-effective material on time, taking obsolescence and cost into consideration.
• Coordinating with QA/QC for Planning, organizing, controlling test and inspection activities as per project objectives.
• Evaluating the costs of proposed change and ensuring close-out of all change requests.
• Monitoring and reporting progress against the procurement plan.
• Assisted in the development of annual budgets by providing accurate forecasts of procurement costs based on historical data and market trends.
• Improved cash flow management by implementing strategic payment schedules aligned with budget constraints and financial targets.
• Optimized order fulfillment processes by closely monitoring lead times and adjusting orders as needed for timely deliveries.
• Enhanced supplier relationships through consistent communication and collaboration, leading to improved contract terms.
• Supported procurement transformation initiatives by identifying areas for improvement and implementing change management strategies.
• Assessed risk exposure associated with various suppliers, implementing mitigation strategies when necessary to safeguard against potential disruptions or losses.

• Monitored procurement status of long lead and critical equipment/materials to ensure timely delivery as per project schedule.
• Liaised with vendors, suppliers, freight forwarders, and internal procurement team to track manufacturing progress, document submissions, inspection, dispatch, and delivery milestones.
• Coordinated technical and commercial clarifications between vendors and engineering/procurement disciplines to avoid delays.
• Maintained and updated Expediting Reports, Vendor Progress Reports (VPR), and Procurement Status Reports (PSR) for internal and client reviews.
• Attended weekly procurement and vendor progress meetings; issued Minutes of Meetings and followed up on open actions.
• Ensured timely submission and approval of vendor documentation (MRBs, ITPs, FAT reports, shipping documents).
• Interfaced with QA/QC, logistics, warehouse, and construction teams to ensure smooth flow from vendor dispatch to site delivery.
• Identified potential delays and bottlenecks; implemented mitigation measures in coordination with procurement manager and project scheduler.
• Ensured full compliance with procurement procedures, project specifications, and contractual delivery terms (INCOTERMS).
• Supported close-out of purchase orders including final documentation and delivery confirmation..