Mohamad El Solh
About me
- Over 22 years of experience in Procurement / financial area Supported by two professional certificates (CPP & CPPM), bilingual with the knowledge of the UAE & Global market.
During my experience working in several sectors been the main pillar to establish a whole Procurement department from scratch (two times), initially establishing a new Procurement Policy, creating vendors registration list and setting procurement approvals hierarchy.I initiated, implemented and monitored the ERP System within the procurement department.
Interacting with external and internal stakeholders of the company has enhanced my professional personality and understanding of the business workflow.Key Achievements:
- Establishing entire procurement Department from scratch
- Creating/developing new policy for Procurement Department.
- Initiating, implementing and monitoring the ERP System.
- Setting/creating procurement process/approvals hierarchy.
- Building strong and easy access archive System for the Department (Past Orders/LPOs). - I believe that I have the needed technical, communicational, organizational & interpersonal skills for any new job.
Success is my aim of any upcoming job I take, as my knowledge/qualifications are my key of success.
Work Experience
Global Head of Procurement/Consultant
MOTUS ONE EVENT’s TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT, LLC
May 1, 2022
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October 1, 2025
• Establish a centralized procurement department across the UAE, KSA, and RSA, optimize operations, and ensure seamless multi-country procurement alignment.
• Set up a procurement approval hierarchy, optimizing governance, and improving compliance with corporate policies.
• Established and enforced robust procurement policies and procedures to ensure adherence to legal, ethical, and regulatory standards.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies that are inventive, cost-effective, enhance sustainability and in line with the company's objectives and industry requirements.
• Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
• Conducted market research and supplier evaluations to identify high-quality, cost-effective vendors.
• Lead strategic sourcing & oversee negotiating with vendors to secure competitive prices & advantageous terms.
• Building and maintaining strategic & long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery of goods & services.
• Sourced and onboarded reliable vendors, optimizing supply chain resilience and quality standards.
• Creating a vendor evaluation System/framework, optimizing supplier assessment, and performance monitoring.
• Work with competent departments on drafting supplies contracts & setting strong/comprehensive KPIs.
• Monitored supplier performance against KPIs (e.g., on-time delivery, quality, cost), implementing corrective actions and driving continuous improvement.
• Lead negotiations and contracts with vendors to secure favorable terms, pricing, and service level agreements.
• Identified, assessed, and mitigated procurement-related risks to safeguard the organization from potential supply chain disruptions and to ensure business continuity.
• Managing Bids & tenders process.
• Develop an accessible archive system for all procurement transactions, optimizing record-keeping and retrieval processes.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly procurement reports, optimizing data-driven decision-making for top management.
• Lead and mentor the procurement team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Procurement & Services Senior Officer
UAE Pro League (Government)
October 13, 2013
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January 3, 2022
• Developed procurement policies and strategies, optimizing cost efficiency, and ensuring alignment with long-term organizational objectives.
• Implemented a procurement ERP system, optimizing workflows, and enhancing transparency across all purchasing activities.
• Controlled spending and established a savings-focused culture, optimizing resource utilization and cost reduction.
• Negotiated with vendors to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms, optimizing contract value and supplier performance.
• Sourcing new reliable/qualified vendors and engage them.
• Collaborated with finance teams to develop annual budgets, optimizing financial planning, and cost allocation.
• Responsibly use resources and control expenses to meet agreed budgetary controls.
• Manage the tender process functions, analysis and documenting
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and delivery schedules, ensuring the best value without compromising quality or timelines.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly procurement reports.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers for fabrication, printing, AV, logistics, furniture, and tech solutions specific to exhibitions and events.
• Issue purchase orders, compare quotations, and maintain cost-saving initiatives through value engineering.
• Conduct supplier performance evaluations, ensuring compliance with quality, service, and delivery standards.
• Organizing delivery of goods and services to ensure that the actual products and services received meet or exceed the scope of the requirements.
• Ensured compliance with company procurement policies, legal requirements, and ethical standards.
• Maintain up-to-date procurement documentation, vendor/Project files, and contract archives.
Assistant Staff Accounts Officer (AP)
Global Aerospace Logistics, L.L.C
January 3, 2010
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October 10, 2013
• Managed the full accounts payable cycle from invoice receipt to payment.
• Managed the end-to-end accounts payable process, including the receipt, coding, and processing of vendor invoices.
• Processed a high volume of invoices daily/weekly, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Prepared and processed electronic payments (ACH, wire transfers) and check runs in a timely and accurate manner.
• Verify that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures.
• Conducted regular reconciliation of vendor statements, identifying and resolving discrepancies to maintain accurate records.
• Generates periodic Statement of Accounts Payable.
• Led monthly and quarterly reconciliation of vendor statements, identifying and resolving discrepancies to maintain
• Communicated effectively with vendors to resolve payment inquiries and discrepancies, fostering positive professional relationships.
• Maintained and organized vendor files, payment documentation, and financial records for audit purposes.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including procurement and finance, to streamline the purchasing-to-payment process and resolve complex issues.
• Contributed to process improvements that enhanced the efficiency and accuracy of the accounts payable function.
• Utilized accounting software (e.g., Oracle, Microsoft Dynamic GP) and proficiently used Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Spearheaded the transition to a new automated invoice processing system, which reduced manual data entry and improved overall workflow
• Assisted with month-end and year-end closing activities, including the preparation of accruals and journal entries.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements for the Company.
General Accountant
Makaseb Islamic Financial Services L.L.C
January 1, 2008
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December 31, 2009
• Prepare cheques for suppliers on due date.
• Enters accounting of the cash and bank receipts, cash and bank payments, journal vouchers, suppliers’ Invoices and other transactions.
• Ensure prompt settlement of cash advances to staff.
• Generates periodic statement of accounts for Debtors and Creditors.
• Prepare Monthly Budget of Expense.
• Prepare Employee Salary, Loan and Air Tickets payments cheques (Non Payroll).
• Managed the full accounting cycle, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger reconciliation, ensuring timely and accurate financial records.
• Conducted detailed bank and account reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies to maintain data integrity.
• Oversaw accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, processing invoices.
• Ensure that All Journal Vouchers are passed bearing the correct accounting entries.
• Assist with the month-end and year-end close processes, preparing journal entries and assisting with financial reporting.
• Supported the month-end and year-end close processes, meeting tight deadlines and preparing all necessary documentation for internal and external audits.
Education
Bachelor of Accounting
Bachelor Degree
September 3, 2003
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June 30, 2006
Bachelor of Accounting, 2006
Ajman University of Science & Technology - Abu Dhabi, UAE
GPA: 3.0, Very Good
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