Procurement & Supply Chain LeadershipDirection des Achats & de la Chaîne d'Approvisionnement

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.Directeur des Achats & de la Chaîne d'Approvisionnement chez Bukhatir Group — pilotant l'approvisionnement stratégique, l'optimisation des coûts et l'excellence opérationnelle à travers des portefeuilles d'activités diversifiés aux Émirats Arabes Unis.

LocationLocalisationUAE · FranceÉAU · France
EducationFormationMBA · BBA
LanguagesLanguesAR · EN · FR

AboutÀ propos

Professional ProfileProfil Professionnel

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 RolePoste Actuel

Group Head of Procurement & Supply ChainDirecteur des Achats & de la Chaîne d'Approvisionnement

Bukhatir Group, UAE

Core CompetenciesCompétences Clés

Strategic SourcingCategory ManagementP2P / Procure-to-PaySRMCost OptimizationTCO AnalysisVendor ManagementContract NegotiationRFQ / RFP / RFIFramework AgreementsIncotermsERP / SAP / OracleRisk & ComplianceTeam LeadershipStakeholder EngagementBudgeting (Capex/Opex)HSE / ISO 45001Facility ManagementSustainable ProcurementPower BIAI Tools

CareerCarrière

Professional ExperienceExpérience Professionnelle

MAR 2022 — Present

Group Head of Procurement & Supply Chain

Bukhatir Group · Sharjah, UAE

Directing $50M+ in annual procurement spend across Bukhatir Group's diversified portfolio. Leading strategic sourcing, category management, P2P (Procure-to-Pay) transformation, and supplier relationship management (SRM) to drive cost optimization and supply chain resilience. Implementing TCO analysis, RFQ/RFP/RFI frameworks, and SAP-based procurement workflows across multiple business verticals in the UAE.

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

EducationFormation

Academic BackgroundParcours Académique

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

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

CapabilitiesCapacités

Skills & LanguagesCompétences & Langues

Strategic Procurement

Global Sourcing
Contract Management
Vendor Negotiation
Cost Optimization
Category Management
P2P / Procure-to-Pay
SRM
TCO Analysis

Operations & Technology

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

Languages

Arabic (Native)
English
French
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Mohamad Koussa
Group Head of Procurement & Supply Chain
Bukhatir Group · UAE
Mobile (UAE)Mobile (ÉAU)+971 52 692 9505
Mobile (France)Mobile (France)+33 6 32 32 15 69
Work EmailE-mail Professionnel[email protected]
WebsiteSite Webmohamadkoussa.info
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