Turning Complexity into Operational Excellence
I'm a Supply Chain & Operations Manager based in Dubai with 5+ years of experience spanning the UAE, KSA, and Egypt. My career has taken me through military logistics, oil & gas procurement, high-end events technology, FMCG enterprise operations, and heavy equipment trading — giving me a rare cross-industry perspective on how supply chains really work.
What sets me apart is my obsession with systems. I don't just manage processes — I build them. From designing 11-phase operational frameworks with 280+ workflow nodes and 45+ SOPs, to pitching and securing ERP implementations, I turn chaotic operations into documented, automated, scalable systems. I combine deep procurement expertise with hands-on automation skills using tools like n8n, AI-powered monitoring, and modern ERP platforms.
Career Map
Career Journey
Achievements & Milestones
From Egypt to Saudi Arabia to Dubai — every step built on systems, strategy, and relentless execution.
What I've Built
Operations Portal
Built a comprehensive digital operations backbone from scratch — 11 business workflow phases covering Lead Capture to HR Hiring, with 280+ documented workflow nodes and 45+ standard operating procedures. Successfully pitched Odoo ERP implementation to automate all documented processes.
1001 Seasons of Elie Saab
Procurement for 10 massive 12-meter rotating towers with LED surfaces. Sourced specialty motors from Germany under tight deadlines. Celine Dion & Jennifer Lopez performed. Won 'Best Use of Technology' award.
JETEX LED Cube — COP28
10m × 10m × 10m LED cube for COP28. 7-day emergency procurement of 600 sqm LED panels. Managed rapid supplier coordination under extreme time pressure.
Esports World Cup 2025
Procurement of 33 kinetic platforms (800kg each) for the world's largest esports event. Complex logistics coordination across international suppliers.
Tender Monitoring System
Built automated tender tracking system for GCC markets using n8n workflows and AI. Monitors government procurement portals and delivers real-time alerts for relevant opportunities.
ESG & Compliance Suite
Authored complete governance documentation from scratch — ESG & Sustainability Policy, Anti-Bribery & Corruption Policy, QHSE Policy, and Code of Conduct & Ethical Business Statement.
Before & After
Real transformations I've delivered — from chaos to system.
Procurement Workflow
Events Procurement
Skills & Expertise
Work Showcase
Screenshots from projects, workflows, and systems I've built.
Process Flowcharts
Procurement Workflow
End-to-end procurement lifecycle from request initiation to final payment
Tender Process
Complete tender management lifecycle for GCC government procurement
Supplier Evaluation
Structured vendor qualification and ongoing performance tracking
How I Can Help You
ERP Implementation
End-to-end Oracle, SAP & Odoo deployment — from gap analysis to go-live. Configured procurement, inventory, and P2P modules across multiple industries.
Procurement Setup
Complete department framework from scratch — policies, SOPs, workflows, vendor management systems, and compliance documentation.
Process Automation
n8n workflows, AI-powered monitoring, and digital transformation. Turning manual repetitive tasks into automated, scalable systems.
Tender Management
Portal registration, compliance documentation, strategic bidding, and end-to-end tender lifecycle management across GCC markets.
Latest Thoughts
Just automated our entire supplier evaluation process. What used to take 3 days now takes 30 minutes.
Hot take: Most procurement inefficiencies aren't process problems — they're communication problems.
Passed another CIPS module today. The journey to Level 4 continues.
Certifications & Education
CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement & Supply
CIPS Ethical Procurement & Supply Certificate
B.Sc. Accounting
How Much Can I Save You?
Based on achieving 450K AED savings at Golden Sparrow Trading
Does Your Business Need Me?
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Tools I Use Daily
Goal Tracker
Current Projects
Network Across the Globe
Professional connections spanning UAE, KSA, Egypt, Europe, Asia & beyond — built through 5+ years of cross-border supply chain work.
What People Say
“Mahmoud consistently demonstrated strong strategic thinking, commercial awareness, and a deep understanding of technically driven procurement. His ability to bridge the gap between technical teams, creative stakeholders, and suppliers made him a highly effective and trusted counterpart.”
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Latest Activity
Excited to share that I've completed building the Operations Portal at Golden Sparrow Trading — 11 business phases, 280+ workflow nodes, and 45+ SOPs. This is what happens when you document first, automate second.
Just passed the CIPS Ethical Procurement & Supply Certificate. Understanding the ethics behind procurement decisions is just as important as the technical skills. If your procurement team doesn't have ethics training, that's a risk.
Three months into my role at Golden Sparrow Trading — promoted from Procurement & Tender Expert to Supply Chain & Operations Manager. Grateful for the opportunity to build systems from scratch and drive real transformation.