Summary
Arshad Shaikh is a Senior Procurement and Contracts professional with 11 years of global experience managing full-lifecycle sourcing, contract drafting, strategic subcontracting, and supplier performance for complex engineering projects. He brings expertise across pre-award ITO and post-award OTR execution, RFQ and tendering activities, techno-commercial evaluations, commercial negotiations, and bespoke framework agreements. His experience spans high-value maritime, offshore, heavy industrial, and oil and gas projects within matrix organizations. He achieved 19% cost savings through reverse auctions and alternative sourcing strategies, executing 101 contracts in 2025 and more than 95 in 2024. He also delivered a 12% cost savings margin and improved on-time delivery metrics by 18% through supplier engagement and expediting. His capabilities include subcontractor panel optimization, commercial risk mitigation, KPI management, and cross-functional stakeholder coordination.
Education
| Aug 2015 – Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) | Marathwada University, India | First Division |
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| Nov 2020 – PG Diploma in Operations Research Management | University of Mumbai, India | First Division |
- CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement & Supply – In Progress
Qualifications and Training
| ISO 27701: Privacy Information Management System | Bureau Veritas | Aug 2025 |
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| ISO 20400: Sustainable Procurement | Bureau Veritas | Nov 2025 |
| Negotiation Skills | Spearhead Training | Sep 2023 |
Work Experience
Dec 2022 – Present
DP World – Drydocks
Senior Procurement & Contracts Engineer
- Led centralized strategic sourcing, tendering, and contract management for high-value maritime, offshore, and complex engineering projects.
- Managed end-to-end pre-award (ITO) and post-award (OTR) contracting activities, launching targeted RFQs, executing techno-commercial evaluations (TBE/CBE), and drafting bespoke service and framework agreements.
- Defined and optimized subcontractor and vendor panels, actively managing onboarding risks, streamlined supplier evaluations, and aligned them with corporate compliance frameworks.
- Collaborated across matrix project teams, including Project Managers, Engineers, and Construction Managers, to capture customer-specific requirements and translate them into enforceable subcontracting agreements.
- Drove reverse auctions and alternative sourcing strategies to achieve 19% cost savings, successfully executing 101 contracts in 2025 and 95+ in 2024.
- Managed full contract lifecycle administration, proactively controlling variations, resolving claims, and finalizing complex close-outs.
- Mentored junior team members in contract drafting, negotiation, and compliance best practices.
Jun 2019 – Dec 2022
PK International LLC
Senior Procurement Engineer
- Executed pre- and post-award procurement and contract management activities for heavy industrial and engineering projects.
- Prepared and launched RFQs, negotiated pricing and payment terms, and drafted targeted call-off agreements to optimize project delivery timelines.
- Mapped market capabilities and assessed subcontractor performance metrics to mitigate operational risks and support strategic sourcing decisions.
- Delivered a 12% cost savings margin and improved on-time delivery metrics by 18% through proactive supplier engagement and rigorous expediting.
Relevant Plant & Industrial Experience:
- Mina Al Fahal Refinery (PDO/STS)
- Fahud Steam Injection Project (PDO/WPAI)
- Yibal Rejuvenation Project (PDO)
- Bahja Off Plot Delivery Contract (PDO)
Sep 2015 – May 2019
Hawa Valves
Procurement Engineer
- Procured parts used in manufacturing of API 6A/6D ball, gate, globe & check valves, plus pipes, plates, and fittings, ensuring 100% compliance with API/ASME/ANSI standards and AVL/AVME approvals for major Oil & Gas pipeline projects.
- Maintained client-approved supplier lists, including Saudi Aramco and PDO, and ensured compliance with limitations and specifications.
- Planned purchasing activities, prepared and verified indents, POs, and BOMs; negotiated pricing, delivery, and compliance, and released POs upon approval.
- Represented Purchasing during internal and client audits; coordinated with EPCs and suppliers to prevent material shortages and delays.
Core Competencies
- Sourcing & Contract Strategy: Subcontractor Management, Panel Optimization, Category Strategy, ITT/RFQ Preparation.
- End-to-End Lifecycle Management: ITO (Tendering/Bidding Stage) & OTR (Project Execution) Phase Delivery.
- Commercial Execution: Contract Drafting & Negotiation, Techno-Commercial Evaluations (TBE/CBE), Framework Agreements.
- Risk & Performance Management: Subcontractor Onboarding, Market Mapping, KPI Tracking, Variation & Claims Management.
- Systems & Tools: SAP Ariba, SAP MM, Oracle ERP, MS SharePoint.
Achievements
- End-to-End Project Sourcing: Successfully managed high-value procurement and contracting activities from tendering (ITO) through project execution (OTR), consistently ensuring 100% compliance with technical specifications, quality standards, and tight project schedules.
- Subcontractor & Service Operations: Directed complex sourcing, tendering, and commercial negotiations for critical mechanical and electrical subcontracting services, engineering packages, and site requirements, safeguarding operational reliability during high-pressure project phases.
- Performance & Efficiency Optimization: Enhanced supply chain efficiency by structuring subcontractor panels, tracking supplier performance KPIs, mapping market capabilities, and establishing audit-compliant reporting systems that lowered risks and improved payment and commercial terms.
Projects
OFFSHORE
- ADNOC AL HYLEH
- CREST VICTORIA
- RAWABI 323
- TOPAZ: PECHORA, BELAYA, VOLGA, AMUR
FPSO PROJECTS
- Rosebank
- Cactus
- Brasilia
- Atlanta
- Petrojarl Knarr
- Voyager Spirit
- BOABAB
ADNOC DRILLING & SERVICES
- Al Reem
- Al Marmar
- Al Ghallan
- NURAI
ADNOC LOGISTICS & SERVICES
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing
- Procurement & Contract Strategy
- Contract Lifecycle Management
- Subcontractor Management
- Panel Optimization
- Tendering and RFQ Preparation
- Commercial Negotiation
- Techno-Commercial Evaluation
- Framework Agreements
- Supplier Performance Management
- Market Mapping
- Commercial Risk Management
- Variation & Claims Management
- Cross-Functional Stakeholder Management
- Procurement Systems
Commodities
- Valves
- Ball Valves
- Gate Valves
- Globe Valves
- Check Valves
- Pipes
- Plates
- Fittings
- Mechanical Subcontracting Services
- Electrical Subcontracting Services
- Engineering Packages