Procurement & Supply Chain Leadership

Mohamad
Koussa

Group Head of Procurement & Supply Chain at Bukhatir Group — driving strategic sourcing, cost optimization, and operational excellence across diversified business portfolios in the UAE.

LocationUAE · France
EducationMBA · BBA
LanguagesAR · EN · FR
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About

Professional Profile

Highly accomplished Group Head of Procurement & Supply Chain with over 13 years of progressive experience delivering measurable impact across procurement strategy, supply chain optimization, and operational leadership. Holding an MBA from Université Catholique de l'Ouest (France), I bring a strategic mindset grounded in data-driven decision making and continuous improvement methodologies.

Throughout my career, I have developed and executed end-to-end procurement strategies that drive organizational growth and profitability — from global sourcing and contract lifecycle management to supplier relationship management and sustainable procurement practices. My track record includes delivering significant cost savings, implementing Oracle e-Procurement systems, and leading cross-functional teams across multi-site operations.

I am deeply committed to transforming procurement from a cost center into a strategic value partner, building resilient supply chains and fostering stakeholder collaboration that supports long-term business objectives.

Current Role

Group Head of Procurement & Supply Chain

Bukhatir Group, UAE

Core Competencies

Strategic SourcingCost Optimization Vendor ManagementContract Management ERP / OracleRisk & Compliance Team LeadershipStakeholder Engagement Budgeting (Capex/Opex)HSE / ISO 45001 Facility ManagementSustainable Procurement Power BIAI Tools
Career

Professional Experience

MAR 2022 — Present

Group Head of Procurement & Supply Chain

Bukhatir Group · Sharjah, UAE

Leading and overseeing all procurement and supply chain functions across the group's diversified portfolio. Developing and executing procurement strategies, optimizing supply chain processes, and managing vendor relationships to drive cost savings and operational efficiency with a focus on delivering sustainable value.

Procurement Strategy Development & Execution
Vendor Management & Negotiation
Supply Chain Optimization
Cross-Functional Stakeholder Engagement
Team Leadership & Talent Development
Risk Management & Compliance
Data Analysis & Decision-Making
Sustainable Procurement Practices
MAR 2017 — JUL 2021

Lead Supply Chain & Operations Manager

American School of Creative Science · Sharjah & Dubai

Managed and supported three school operations ensuring compliance with company policies, processes, and procedures while driving operational excellence across all campuses.

Health & Safety Committee Chair
Facility Management & Planning
Capex & Opex Budgeting
Government & Regulatory Compliance
NEASC Accreditation (Section G)
Multi-campus Operations Oversight
Key Achievements
  • Unified procurement processes across three schools, delivering measurable cost reductions without quality compromise
  • Achieved NEASC Accreditation for ASCS Maliha branch
  • Earned "Very Good" rating in MOE Health & Safety evaluation
  • Managed transport fleet of 70+ buses serving 1,500 students with zero safety breaches
  • Completed IOSH HSE and International HSE Lead Auditors certifications
SEP 2014 — MAR 2017

Supply Chain & Operations Manager

American School of Creative Science · Sharjah (Maliha Branch)

Directed day-to-day school operations while driving continuous improvement in operational and health & safety policies to support rapid institutional growth.

Key Achievements
  • Facilitated 600% student growth since 2013 with seamless operational scaling
  • Opened, equipped, and operationalized 4 new buildings across 5 construction phases
  • Reduced educational resource procurement costs through strategic sourcing
  • Completed PMP Training certification
2010 — 2014

Earlier Career

Progressive roles in operations and management
Admin Officer
American School of Creative Science, Sharjah · 2013–2014
Executive Manager
The E-Vision, Lebanon · 2011–2013 — Managing team of 8 in web development
Assistant Manager
Eduware, Lebanon · 2010 — Customer services & operations
Education

Academic Background

2023
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Université Catholique de l'Ouest
Angers, France
2009
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Université Libano-Française
Lebanon
Credentials

Certifications

2022
Supply Chain Management Specialization (5-Course Series)
Rutgers University, USA (Online)
2021
Computational Thinking & Problem Solving
University of Michigan (Online)
2019
ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Training & Certification
TUV SUD, Dubai, UAE
2018
IOSH Managing Safely Course & Certification
International HSE Council, Dubai
2015
PMP Training
Formatech, Dubai, UAE
Capabilities

Skills & Languages

Strategic Procurement

Global Sourcing
Contract Management
Vendor Negotiation
Cost Optimization

Operations & Technology

Oracle e-Procurement
ERP Systems
Power BI
AI Tools & Automation
Data Analysis

Languages

Arabic (Native)
English
French
Get in Touch

Contact

Email
[email protected]
Phone (UAE)
+971 52 692 9505
Phone (France)
+33 6 32 32 15 69