International Procurement and Supply Chain Conference

SHAPING KSA’S SUPPLY CHAIN EXCELLENCE

Inspired by Tradition

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International Procurement and Supply Chain Conference

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A leading global platform where cutting-edge supply chain strategies meet visionary innovators.

  • November 2 Saturday
  • Venue: Kingdom Tower Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh
  • 400+ Organizations
  • 800+ Delegates - Procurement & Supply Chain Professionals
  • 40+ International Speakers
    & Thought Leaders
  • 6000+ Google Reviews

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About IPSC 2024, Riyadh

From Vision to Reality

Saudi Arabia, renowned for its ambitious Vision 2030, is on a transformative path to revolutionize and strengthen its supply chain industry. Focusing on economic growth and adapting to emerging trends, the Kingdom is set to unlock the full potential of its supply chain, elevating national competitiveness and prosperity. The supply chain sector is one significant area undergoing notable transformation, with a forward-looking vision for 2030 that emphasizes efficiency, innovation, and sustainability. This will pave the way for a revolutionary approach to managing and delivering goods and services.

In line with Saudi Arabia's vision for a cutting-edge supply chain ecosystem, Blue Ocean Corporation, the world leader in supply chain consulting and training, is committed to empowering professionals and organizations with the knowledge and skills needed to excel.

We welcome you to the International Procurement and Supply chain Conference (IPSC), once again back in Riyadh, featuring renowned speakers and creating room for healthy networking opportunities, all aimed at fostering innovation and excellence in procurement and supply chain management within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Attendees At-A-Glance

WHO CAN YOU EXPECT?

IPSC Riyadh
A Must-Attend Event

IPSC Riyadh opens a myriad of growth opportunities for KSA's supply chain growth and transformation.

Enriching Keynotes

AI Transforming the Digital Landscape in Saudi Arabia

• Role of AI in Saudi’s economic diversification.

• Impact of AI in building autonomous vehicles, smart traffic management and smart public transportation systems.

• Discussing ways to turn supply chain management more efficient and transparent through AI-driven solutions.

• Addressing concerns about data protection, cybersecurity, and ethical use of AI.

Sustainable Procurement: Balancing Cost, Quality, and Responsibility

• Defining sustainable procurement and its significance in today’s business landscape.

• Assessing the long-term benefits of sustainable procurement practices, such as risk mitigation and brand reputation.

• Identifying reputable certifications and standards for sustainable products and suppliers.

• Implementing waste reduction and recycling initiatives to minimize environmental impact.

Smart Warehousing Solutions: The Future of Inventory Management

• Overview of smart warehousing and explore how it differs from traditional warehousing.

• Role of machine learning algorithms in improving inventory management and order processing efficiency.

• Benefits of interconnected devices for seamless inventory management and reduced manual intervention.

• Implementing green technologies to reduce the carbon footprint of warehouse operations.

KSA’s Role in Enhancing Supply Chain Connectivity in the Gulf

• Exploring the strategic importance of KSA in the Gulf Region.

• Discussing major infrastructure projects under Vision 2030 that enhance regional connectivity, such as new ports, railways, etc.

• Encouraging foreign investments in KSA’s supply chain sector through Public-Private Partnerships.

• Discussing KSA’s strategic goals for the future of supply chain connectivity in the Gulf region.

Dynamic Panel Discussion

  • Discussing how Vision 2030 aims to transform Saudi Arabia into a global. economic powerhouse through diversification and modernization.
  • Exploring ways to improve infrastructure, including ports, airports, and transportation networks, to facilitate seamless trade flows.
  • Integrating sustainable practices into trade activities to minimize environmental impact and promote green trade.
  • Introduction to the Red Sea Project and its significance as a flagship development under Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.
  • Understanding the ambitious goals and objectives of the red sea project in terms of tourism, sustainability, and economic development.
  • Aligning the Red Sea Project with global sustainability goals, including environmental protection, social inclusion, and economic growth.
  • Understanding the current representation and involvement of women in procurement roles in Saudi Arabia.
  • Exploring how Vision 2030 aims to empower women and increase their participation in the workforce, including the procurement sector.
  • Showcasing successful women leaders and professionals in the procurement field as role models and sources of inspiration.
  • Explaining the concept of circular economy and its emphasis on resource efficiency, waste reduction, and closed-loop systems.
  • Exploring how supply chains can contribute to circular economy goals through efficient resource management, product reuse, and recycling.
  • Discussing how to educate and empower consumers to make sustainable choices and participate in circular economy practices.

Our Eminent Speakers

Meraee AL-Qahtani
Deputy Minister for Supply Chain, Ministry of Health Saudi Arabia
Abdulrahman AlMuaibid
Head of Procurement & Contracts
Saudi Railway Company

Former Procurement Compliance & Excellence Manager
The Royal Commission for AlUla, KSA
Muath Abdulkarim
Director of Operations
Saudi Goody Products Marketing Co. Ltd

Former Supply & Initiatives Manager - Procter & Gamble
Dr. Sathya Menon
FCIPS, FCLIT, FCMI, CPM, CICCM, CISCM, CERTIFIED SAP CONSULTANT - SCM

Group CEO Blue Ocean Corporation

Mohamed AlAli

Group Vice Chairman, Blue Ocean Corporation

Managing Director &
Head of GTB sales
Global Transaction Banking- FAB

Osama Humoud

General Manager of Procurement Strategy Mobily, KSA

Former Head of Planning & Performance Information Protection Aramco
Meraee AL-Qahtani
Deputy Minister for Supply Chain, Ministry of Health Saudi Arabia
Abdulrahman AlMuaibid
Head of Procurement & Contracts Saudi Railway Company
Former Procurement Compliance & Excellence Manager The Royal Commission for AlUla, KSA
Muath Abdulkarim
Director of Operations
Saudi Goody Products Marketing Co. Ltd
Former Supply & Initiatives Manager - Procter & Gamble
Dr. Sathya Menon
FCIPS, FCLIT, FCMI, CPM, CICCM, CISCM, CERTIFIED SAP CONSULTANT - SCM

Group CEO Blue Ocean Corporation

Mohamed AlAli

Group Vice Chairman, Blue Ocean Corporation

Managing Director &
Head of GTB sales
Global Transaction Banking- FAB

Osama Humoud

General Manager of Procurement Strategy Mobily, KSA
Former Head of Planning & Performance Information Protection Aramco
Dr. Mohammad ALHalwan
Consultant, Transport & Logistics Services Development
Abdul Azeez
Group Chairman, Blue Ocean Corporation
Sultan Amashah
Legal Advisor – Cluster 2

Bayan Rashed
Senior Manager, Global Procurement – PepsiCo

Former Plant/Operations Manager – Schneider Electric

Mohammad Bamuqabel

Corporate Strategic Supply Chain Director - Abunayyan Holding

Former Supply Chain Director - Alkhair Company

Maan Alothimeen

General Manager, Supply Chain & Business Support – National Housing Company

Former Operations Procurement Manager – Dur Hospitality
Dr. Mohammad ALHalwan
Consultant, Transport & Logistics Services Development
Abdul Azeez
Group Chairman, Blue Ocean Corporation
Sultan Amashah
Legal Advisor – Cluster 2
Bayan Rashed
Senior Manager, Global Procurement – PepsiCo

Former Plant/Operations Manager – Schneider Electric

Mohammad Bamuqabel

Corporate Strategic Supply Chain Director - Abunayyan Holding

Former Supply Chain Director - Alkhair Company

Maan Alothimeen

General Manager, Supply Chain & Business Support – National Housing Company

Former Operations Procurement Manager – Dur Hospitality
Ehab Bashaikh
General Manager, Supply Chain JEDCO (Jeddah Airport Company)
Mozzamil Aissa
Program Director – Blue Ocean Corporation

Former Supply Chain Manager – Al Rawabi Dairy
Andrew Sanderson
Partner at Fieldfisher, Co-Founder, Matrix Risk Solutions Limited
Yaqub Al Humadi
Supply Chain Director - Royal Commission Health Services, Jubail

Former Head of Procurement & Contracts – RCH

Saleh Althamer

Procurement General Manager - Dammam Airport Company (DACO)

Majed Alfaraj

Procurement and Contracts Director Saudi Chemical Company Limited

Former Supply Chain Executive Manager, National Polyethylene Company
Ehab Bashaikh
General Manager, Supply Chain JEDCO (Jeddah Airport Company)
Mozzamil Aissa
Program Director – Blue Ocean Corporation

Former Supply Chain Manager – Al Rawabi Dairy
Andrew Sanderson
Partner at Fieldfisher, Co-Founder, Matrix Risk Solutions Limited
Yaqub Al Humadi
Supply Chain Director - Royal Commission Health Services, Jubail

Former Head of Procurement & Contracts – RCH

Saleh Althamer

Procurement General Manager - Dammam Airport Company (DACO)

Majed Alfaraj

Procurement and Contracts Director Saudi Chemical Company Limited

Former Supply Chain Executive Manager, National Polyethylene Company
Ata Elyas
Head of Procurement - Saudi Awwal Bank

Former GM Procurement Strategy & Partnership - Mobily
Yusuf AlHasan
Head of Procurement - BNET - Bahrain Network

Former Senior Manager - Procurement Bahrain International Circuit
Dr. Dalia Ahmed Gheit
Reengineering , Supply chain and Quality Expert KSA - USA
Sulaiman Abdulla
Director – Administrative Affairs, Federal Tax Authority

Former Manager – Procurement and Contracts, Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory

Grant Swanepoel

Regional Lead, Global Channels and Alliances Middle East & Africa - Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)

Yasmin Adel Aboualy

Head Of Supply Chain Management - Saudi Mechanical Industries Co
Former Supply Chain Manager - National Water Works Company
Ata Elyas
Head of Procurement - Saudi Awwal Bank

Former GM Procurement Strategy & Partnership - Mobily
Yusuf AlHasan
Head of Procurement - BNET - Bahrain Network
Former Senior Manager - Procurement Bahrain International Circuit
Dr. Dalia Ahmed Gheit
Reengineering , Supply chain and Quality Expert KSA - USA
Sulaiman Abdulla
Director – Administrative Affairs, Federal Tax Authority

Former Manager – Procurement and Contracts, Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory

Grant Swanepoel

Regional Lead, Global Channels and Alliances Middle East & Africa - Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)

Yasmin Adel Aboualy

Head Of Supply Chain Management - Saudi Mechanical Industries Co
Former Supply Chain Manager - National Water Works Company
Fadhilah Hassan
Sourcing Specialist - Schlumberger
Former Buyer - National Oilwell Varco
Sam Achampong
Regional Director: Asia, Australasia, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply

Former Head of Procurement Majid Al Futtaim
Rana Alleaboon
Supply Chain Manager - Golf Saudi
Former Key Account Adviser - Saudia Cargo
Vipin Vaidyanathan
Senior Director and Head of Consulting - Blue Ocean Corporation
Former Head of Business Excellence –DMCC
Former Assistant VP, Process Consulting - HSBC ME

Ali Mohammed Al Qahtani

Fleet Outsourcing Manager, Supply Chain Expert Almajdouie Logistics Company

Dr.Bandar Altubaishe

Vice Dean - College of Business Administration, UBT, Saudi Arabia
Fadhilah Hassan
Sourcing Specialist - Schlumberger
Former Buyer - National Oilwell Varco
Sam Achampong
Regional Director: Asia, Australasia, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
Former Head of Procurement Majid Al Futtaim
Rana Alleaboon
Supply Chain Manager - Golf Saudi
Former Key Account Adviser - Saudia Cargo
Vipin Vaidyanathan
Senior Director and Head of Consulting - Blue Ocean Corporation
Former Head of Business Excellence –DMCC
Former Assistant VP, Process Consulting - HSBC ME

Ali Mohammed Al Qahtani

Fleet Outsourcing Manager, Supply Chain Expert Almajdouie Logistics Company

Dr.Bandar Altubaishe

Vice Dean - College of Business Administration, UBT, Saudi Arabia

IPSC Awards 2024
Riyadh

Celebrating those who illuminate the path of SCM progress and inspire future generations

In an era where supply chain efficiency and procurement strategies are more critical than ever, the International Procurement and Supply Chain awards shines a spotlight on the groundbreaking work being done by both corporates and individuals across the globe. From leveraging cutting-edge technology to implementing sustainable practices, the achievers will exemplify the innovative spirit that drives KSA's supply chain industry forward.

The illustrious ceremony, conducted in conjunction with IPSC 2024, brings together top organizations, industry leaders, and innovators to honor outstanding achievements and set new benchmarks across various categories.

Individual Categories

  • Supply Chain Excellence Leader
  • Digital Transformation Leader
  • Outstanding Procurement Professional
  • Supply Chain Innovator
  • Supply Chain Resilience Champion
  • Green Supply Chain Advocate
  • Emerging Leader in Procurement
  • Procurement Transformation Leader
  • Woman Leader in Logistics
  • Shipping & Maritime Leader

Corporate Categories

  • Excellence in Tech Innovation in Supply Chain
  • Excellence in Circular Supply Chain
  • Excellence in Procurement
  • Excellence in Logistics
  • Excellence in Supply Chain Innovation
  • Excellence in Community-based Supply Chain
  • Excellence in Sustainable Manufacturing
  • Excellence in Supply Chain Collaboration
  • Excellence in Supply Chain Resilience
  • Excellence in Talent Management

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