Haithem Baccouche
Contracts & Procurement Specialist
Doha
Summary
Diligent Contracts & Procurement Specialist with robust background in procurement management and strategic sourcing. Successfully negotiated contracts and built solid supplier relationships to ensure seamless supply chain operations. Demonstrated ability in cost reduction and inventory management, showcasing strong analytical and negotiation skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Contracts & Procurement Officer
SPIE Global Services Energy / North Oil Company
2024.09 - Current
- Sole procurement and contracting focal point on-site for the PWM project with North Oil Company.
- Manage and administer multiple contracts across HVAC commissioning, engineering services, and manpower supply for commissioning phases.
- Oversee and execute call-offs for specialized services such as electrical works, calibration, testing, and field instrumentation.
- Draft, amend, and manage contractual documentation including POs, call-off orders, variation requests, and timesheet-based invoicing.
- Ensure all contract activities align with NOC's compliance standards, HSE requirements, and internal governance.
- Liaise directly with subcontractors to resolve delivery, performance, and commercial issues.
- Coordinate inspection scheduling, warehouse movements, and site mobilization of subcontractor personnel.
- Supervise onsite warehouse operations and manage internal expediting and materials availability tracking.
- Participate in planning sessions with client representatives and ensure project procurement timelines align with commissioning priorities.
- Negotiated favorable contract terms by effectively communicating client needs and requirements.
- Tools used: Internal SPIE/NOC procurement systems. , Ariba, Excel, MANASA
Operations & Logistics Coordinator
GWC / QE LNG
2024.05 - 2024.08
- Coordinated logistics operations across freight forwarding, site logistics, and expediting activities supporting Qatargas' material movement and infrastructure projects.
- Served as the focal point for coordinating warehouse teams, freight vendors, site engineers, and customs clearance agents.
- Oversaw inbound and outbound shipments (air, sea, land), monitored ETAs, handled import/export documentation, and addressed shipment bottlenecks.
- Ensured all deliveries adhered to project schedules and client-specific packaging, labeling, and certification requirements.
- Prepared daily/weekly expediting reports, maintained shipment trackers, and resolved freight-related claims.
- Supported yard movements, site deliveries, and infrastructure resource planning to minimize material delays.
- Tools used: Excel, SAP, internal GWC logistics suite.
Junior Buyer - Project Procurement
North Oil Company
2023.05 - 2023.09
- Acted as project buyer supporting material procurement across mechanical, electrical, and construction scopes.
- Handled the creation and processing of PRs and RFQs, evaluated vendor offers, and issued POs in alignment with project budget and delivery targets.
- Collaborated with expediting teams and QA/QC inspectors to resolve delivery and technical discrepancies.
- Maintained procurement logs, contributed to vendor performance reviews, and supported compliance audits.
- Liaised with end-users and engineering for material specification clarifications and cost control.
Contract Specialist - IT Solutions
Square One Technologies
2022.01 - 2023.05
- Managed post-award contract execution for IT solutions including ERP systems, chatbots, dashboards, and automation platforms.
- Coordinated directly with clients to define project milestones, implementation timelines, testing phases, and roll-out plans.
- Developed execution roadmaps for 1-2 year contracts, planned developer allocation, and ensured timely delivery through resource scheduling.
- Organized beta testing, UAT sessions, feedback groups, and addressed technical tickets with dev teams.
- Administered financial controls such as timesheet tracking, backcharge logs, and client billing (cost-plus/lump-sum contracts).
- Drafted contract change orders and managed all documentation for compliance and audit readiness.
- Tools used: Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, Jira, internal CRM, ISO/ITIL frameworks.
Sales Specialist
Square One Technologies
2021.10 - 2022.01
- Supported pre-sales documentation, market research, and CRM management for IT solution pitches.
Freight Forwarder (Intern)
North Oil Company
2021.05 - 2021.08
- Tracked international shipments, supported customs clearance, and prepared weekly expediting reports.
Procurement Officer (Intern)
North Oil Company
2019.05 - 2019.08
- Assisted in RFQ processing, supplier communication, and order tracking using SAP.
Education
Bachelor in International Business - Supply Chain Management
Grenoble Ecole De Management
France 2018.09 - 2021.07
Skills
Supplier relationship management
Contract management & negotiations
Spend & Trend analysis
CIPS Certified
Microsoft Excel Expert
Reporting & Monitoring KPIs
Websites
Certification
CIPS Diploma in Procurement - Level 4 (Undergoing)
Golf, Motorsports
Amateur Golf player and Motorsports Enthusiast
Timeline
CIPS Diploma in Procurement - Level 4 (Undergoing)
2025-07
Code of Ethics Training
2025-05
Cybersecurity Training
2025-05
Contracts & Procurement Officer
SPIE Global Services Energy / North Oil Company
2024.09 - Current
Operations & Logistics Coordinator
GWC / QE LNG
2024.05 - 2024.08
Contract Risk Assessment Training
2023-07
Junior Buyer - Project Procurement
North Oil Company
2023.05 - 2023.09
TOSA Certified MS EXCEL Expert
2022-02
Contract Specialist - IT Solutions
Square One Technologies
2022.01 - 2023.05
Sales Specialist
Square One Technologies
2021.10 - 2022.01
Freight Forwarder (Intern)
North Oil Company
2021.05 - 2021.08
Procurement Officer (Intern)
North Oil Company
2019.05 - 2019.08
ISO 9001 Training
2019-04
Bachelor in International Business - Supply Chain Management
Grenoble Ecole De Management
2018.09 - 2021.07