Imran Shaikh
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Imran Shaikh
Fractional COO | Procurement & FM Consultant
Category : Consulting and advisory
I am a senior Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Facilities Management executive with more than 20 years of international experience across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the United Kingdom.
I support organizations in improving operational performance, reducing costs, strengthening governance, and delivering sustainable business transformation through strategic advisory and hands-on execution.
My expertise includes:
• Supply Chain Strategy and Transformation
• Strategic Procurement and Category Management
• Contract Management and Commercial Governance
• Facilities Management (Hard & Soft Services)
• Operational Excellence and Process Improvement
• Cost Reduction and Efficiency Programs
• Vendor Management and Supplier Performance Improvement
• Tendering, RFP Development, Evaluation and Contract Award Support
• KPI, SLA and Performance Management Frameworks
• CAFM, ERP and Digital Transformation Initiatives
• Asset Management and Lifecycle Planning
• Business Process Reengineering and Organizational Design
• Interim, Fractional and Advisory Leadership Roles
Throughout my career I have successfully managed procurement and facilities management portfolios exceeding AED 300 million annually, led transformation programs across complex property and infrastructure portfolios, implemented governance frameworks covering more than 500 contracts and 80,000 assets, and delivered significant operational and financial improvements for clients and employers.
I work with government entities, facilities management providers, EPC contractors, real estate developers, industrial organizations, healthcare operators, and private sector businesses seeking practical solutions to improve performance, reduce risk, and maximize value.
Available for:
✔ Procurement Consulting
✔ Supply Chain Consulting
✔ Facilities Management Consulting
✔ Contract and Vendor Management Reviews
✔ Operational Excellence Projects
✔ Cost Optimization Initiatives
✔ Business Transformation Programs
✔ Fractional COO / Operations Director Assignments
✔ Executive Advisory and Board Advisory Engagements
I support organizations in improving operational performance, reducing costs, strengthening governance, and delivering sustainable business transformation through strategic advisory and hands-on execution.
My expertise includes:
• Supply Chain Strategy and Transformation
• Strategic Procurement and Category Management
• Contract Management and Commercial Governance
• Facilities Management (Hard & Soft Services)
• Operational Excellence and Process Improvement
• Cost Reduction and Efficiency Programs
• Vendor Management and Supplier Performance Improvement
• Tendering, RFP Development, Evaluation and Contract Award Support
• KPI, SLA and Performance Management Frameworks
• CAFM, ERP and Digital Transformation Initiatives
• Asset Management and Lifecycle Planning
• Business Process Reengineering and Organizational Design
• Interim, Fractional and Advisory Leadership Roles
Throughout my career I have successfully managed procurement and facilities management portfolios exceeding AED 300 million annually, led transformation programs across complex property and infrastructure portfolios, implemented governance frameworks covering more than 500 contracts and 80,000 assets, and delivered significant operational and financial improvements for clients and employers.
I work with government entities, facilities management providers, EPC contractors, real estate developers, industrial organizations, healthcare operators, and private sector businesses seeking practical solutions to improve performance, reduce risk, and maximize value.
Available for:
✔ Procurement Consulting
✔ Supply Chain Consulting
✔ Facilities Management Consulting
✔ Contract and Vendor Management Reviews
✔ Operational Excellence Projects
✔ Cost Optimization Initiatives
✔ Business Transformation Programs
✔ Fractional COO / Operations Director Assignments
✔ Executive Advisory and Board Advisory Engagements
Working hours
- Monday:08h00 To 17h00
- Tuesday:08h00 To 17h00
- Wednesday:08h00 To 17h00
- Thursday:08h00 To 17h00
- Friday:Not available
- Saturday:Not available
- Sunday:08h00 To 17h00
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Senior consultant with over 20 years of international experience across Saudi Arabia, UAE and the United Kingdom, specializing in Facilities Management, Strategic Procurement, Supply Chain Management ...
• Developed enterprise-wide supply chain strategy aligned with FM operational requirements and financial objectives.
• Lead high-value contract negotiations securing commercially favorable terms ensuring compliance and service
quality.
• Implement structured supplier performance management framework with measurable KPIs and accountability
metrics.
• Optimized inventory management systems to balance service continuity with working capital efficiency.
• Introduced cost-control mechanisms and strategic sourcing initiatives to improve EBITDA contribution.
• Strengthened governance, compliance, and risk mitigation across procurement lifecycle.
• Leveraged analytics and digital reporting tools to enhance forecasting accuracy and executive visibility.
• Lead high-value contract negotiations securing commercially favorable terms ensuring compliance and service
quality.
• Implement structured supplier performance management framework with measurable KPIs and accountability
metrics.
• Optimized inventory management systems to balance service continuity with working capital efficiency.
• Introduced cost-control mechanisms and strategic sourcing initiatives to improve EBITDA contribution.
• Strengthened governance, compliance, and risk mitigation across procurement lifecycle.
• Leveraged analytics and digital reporting tools to enhance forecasting accuracy and executive visibility.
Led enterprise transformation across 50+ properties managing AED 300M+ annual FM contracts.
Strategic Achievements:
• Implemented MRI (FSI) CAFM platform across organization, digitizing asset and contract management functions.
• Automated performance governance across 500+ contracts through real-time KPI dashboards.
• Integrated ERP and CAFM systems, reducing administrative workload by 40%.
• Delivered AED 1.5M+ annual savings through performance-based deductions and energy efficiency initiatives.
• Standardized operational processes across business units, improving consistency and SLA adherence.
• Spearheaded ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 certifications, strengthening enterprise compliance maturity.
• Redesigned service delivery using data analytics to improve accountability and operational performance.
Strategic Achievements:
• Implemented MRI (FSI) CAFM platform across organization, digitizing asset and contract management functions.
• Automated performance governance across 500+ contracts through real-time KPI dashboards.
• Integrated ERP and CAFM systems, reducing administrative workload by 40%.
• Delivered AED 1.5M+ annual savings through performance-based deductions and energy efficiency initiatives.
• Standardized operational processes across business units, improving consistency and SLA adherence.
• Spearheaded ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 certifications, strengthening enterprise compliance maturity.
• Redesigned service delivery using data analytics to improve accountability and operational performance.
Directed procurement, tendering, and contract governance functions supporting large-scale FM portfolios.
Key Contributions:
• Managed contracts exceeding AED 60M annually across soft services and technical scopes.
• Reduced Facilities OPEX by AED 1M within first year through supplier negotiations and procurement restructuring.
• Developed standardized tendering procedures, technical evaluation frameworks, and contract governance policies.
• Designed SLAs and KPIs aligned with international best practices.
• Automated contract tracking and compliance monitoring via ARCHIBUS (CAFM).
• Contributed to corporate strategy as member of CEO’s core planning team.
Key Contributions:
• Managed contracts exceeding AED 60M annually across soft services and technical scopes.
• Reduced Facilities OPEX by AED 1M within first year through supplier negotiations and procurement restructuring.
• Developed standardized tendering procedures, technical evaluation frameworks, and contract governance policies.
• Designed SLAs and KPIs aligned with international best practices.
• Automated contract tracking and compliance monitoring via ARCHIBUS (CAFM).
• Contributed to corporate strategy as member of CEO’s core planning team.
Managed high-profile utilities and soft services contracts including Burj Khalifa Lake assets.
Notable Achievements:
• Reduced water procurement costs by AED 2.5M annually through wastewater treatment optimization.
• Governed contractor performance, payment certification, and compliance audits.
• Oversaw asset lifecycle management for client-owned infrastructure operated by third parties.
• Led infrastructure coordination including DEWA line relocation and major lake modification works.
Notable Achievements:
• Reduced water procurement costs by AED 2.5M annually through wastewater treatment optimization.
• Governed contractor performance, payment certification, and compliance audits.
• Oversaw asset lifecycle management for client-owned infrastructure operated by third parties.
• Led infrastructure coordination including DEWA line relocation and major lake modification works.
Managed waste collection, transportation, and disposal contracts for Abu Dhabi municipal operations.
Participated in development of Monitoring and Control System (MCS) frameworks for contract performance tracking.
Prepared RFQs and procurement documentation for contract renewals and service expansions.
Conducted contract compliance reviews, field inspections, and service provider performance assessments.
Participated in development of Monitoring and Control System (MCS) frameworks for contract performance tracking.
Prepared RFQs and procurement documentation for contract renewals and service expansions.
Conducted contract compliance reviews, field inspections, and service provider performance assessments.
- CICCM - Certified International Commercial Contracts Manager 22/03/2024
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Certified International Commercial Contracts Manager (CICCM) credential awarded by the International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute (IPSCMI), with training delivered by Blue Ocean Corporation.
Credential Name: Certified International Commercial Contracts Manager (CICCM)
Issuing Organization: International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute (IPSCMI)
Issue Date: March 2024
Expiration Date: March 2029
Credential ID: CICCM216022166 - Executive Program in Management 28/02/2023
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Completed the Executive Program in Management through Executive Education at Cornell University.
Name: Executive Program in Management
Issuing Organization: Cornell University
Issue Date: February 2023
Expiration Date: No expiration
Credential Type: Executive Education / Management Program - MENSA Life Membership 09/10/2003
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Mensa India qualification based on a 99th percentile intelligence test result, placing among the top / less than 1% of the population and qualifying for Mensa membership.
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