Abdulmajeed
Al Sheraim
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Leader · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Transforming supply chains, elevating procurement strategies, and driving business excellence across the Kingdom and beyond. Aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.
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The Story Behind the Expertise
A career defined by curiosity, resilience, and a relentless pursuit of excellence — reshaping procurement across the Kingdom and aligning with Saudi Vision 2030.
Over two decades, he has risen through the ranks of procurement — from early roles at Saudi Aramco to becoming the Contracts, Procurement, and Supply Chain Portfolio Director at Strategic Sourcing Sphere, where he leads enterprise sourcing strategies driving millions in value. His expertise spans the full procurement lifecycle: vendor selection, contract negotiation, risk management, supplier governance, ESG integration, and digital transformation. He is a practitioner who thinks like a strategist, and a leader who mentors like a teacher.
As a Portfolio Director at Strategic Sourcing Sphere, Abdulmajeed helps organizations unlock value from their procurement and contracting functions, with a proven track record in major infrastructure projects across Saudi Arabia. His work earned national recognition for enhancing sustainable contracting practices aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 goals in ESG, supplier diversity, and economic localization.
Abdulmajeed is also a published author — co-creator of the first-of-its-kind Arabic Contracts, Procurement, and Supply Chain Dictionary, published by King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language. This landmark publication sets a new standard for professional terminology in Arabic-speaking markets globally.
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Original perspectives on procurement excellence, supply chain strategy, AI transformation, and leadership — drawn from two decades at the forefront of the industry.
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Written Work
Publications & Books
Pioneering reference works in Arabic-language procurement, supply chain, and strategic sourcing — designed to elevate professional standards across the Kingdom and beyond.
Featured Publications & Books
In-depth reference books, academic research, and comprehensive guides shaping the future of procurement and supply chain management.
First-Time-Right Procurement: Substitution of the Paradox Purchasing Savings through First-Time-Right Procurement (FTRP).
This research explores how traditional monetary purchasing savings can negatively impact a company's long-term success and proposes a new, quantifiable method based on the "First-Time-Right" principle to measure procurement performance through process quality and time rather than just cost reduction.
Procurement Guide and Checklist for Digital Identification Systems.
This guide is designed to assist governments, multilateral institutions, and consultants in systematically assessing their procurement needs and executing the procurement processes for digital identification systems. It provides comprehensive checklists, best practices, and strategic advice to help develop robust requests for proposals (RFPs) and mitigate common risks such as vendor and technology lock-in.
The Strategic Procurement Practice Guide: Know-how, Tools and Techniques for Global Buyers
This guide couples basic scientific knowledge with tried-and-tested purchasing techniques to help procurement professionals optimize supply chains. It serves as a practical tool covering global sourcing, supplier management, and purchasing negotiations for both beginners and experienced global buyers.
Procurement Unveiled from Core Concepts to Advanced Strategies: Leaders Reference Book
Drawing on the author's extensive industry experience, this reference book explores the complexities of procurement to equip leaders with advanced strategies and practical wisdom. It provides insights into innovative, cost-effective purchasing and leadership skills designed to align operations with overarching organizational goals.
صياغة العقود: المبادئ الأساسية
يقدم هذا الدليل للقراء المبادئ الأساسية لصياغة العقود، موفراً نظرة عامة نظرية للمقاربات القانونية واللغوية، بالإضافة إلى رؤى عملية حول العقود الدولية. كما يقدم نصائح شاملة حول هيكلة الاتفاقيات الفعالة، وتوزيع المخاطر، وفهم الأنواع المختلفة للعقود لضمان الوضوح وتجنب النزاعات القانونية في المستقبل.
قوانين الغامدي: الفيزياء الخفية للمشتريات وإدارتها
استناداً إلى الخبرة العملية الواسعة للمؤلف، يستعرض هذا الكتاب 70 مبدأً كونياً لبناء سياسات أذكى، وفرق أقوى، وأنظمة أكثر استدامة في مجال المشتريات وإدارة سلاسل الإمداد. كما يُعد بمثابة خارطة طريق واقعية لفهم الديناميكيات الخفية للعقود الناجحة والتحولات الرقمية، مع التأكيد على أن القيادة الفعالة تنبع من فهم السلوك البشري وأنماط السوق بدلاً من المفاهيم النظرية.
The Procurement and Supply Manager's Desk Reference
This comprehensive desk reference serves as an essential road map for supply managers, detailing all aspects of the procurement and sourcing functions. It provides practical tools such as step-by-step guides, checklists, and customizable forms to help professionals select suppliers, measure performance, and optimize their organization's supply chain.
Written Perspectives
Original Articles & Guides
Comprehensive guides, strategic frameworks, and exclusive insights on procurement excellence — authored directly by Abdulmajeed Al Sheraim.
Original Articles & Guides
Comprehensive guides, strategic frameworks, and exclusive insights on procurement excellence.