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Saif Raslan MSc, MCIPS, CIA

Procurement & Supply Chain Leader | $1B+ Spend Oversight | Cost Transformation, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Optimization
16.6 yrs experienceReal Estate
Sep 2024

The move

MoveProvis Estate Management → Aldar Estates
TitleProcurement Director → Chief Operating Officer (Asteco and Colliers)
LocationUnited Arab Emirates → United Arab Emirates
Career arcRooted in UAE★
First time at this levelYes ★
Cross-border moveNo — same country
Years in UAE16.6
Total experience16.6 years
Aldar Estates headcount201-500 employees
Aldar Estates industryReal Estate
Aldar Estates typeSelf-Owned

Career arc

  1. Chief Operating Officer (Asteco and Colliers)Sep 2024 — Present
    Aldar Estates· United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  2. Executive Director of ProcurementAug 2023 — Aug 2024
    Aldar Estates· United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  3. Procurement DirectorOct 2018 — Jul 2023
    Provis Estate Management· United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  4. Procurement and Contracts AdvisorMay 2015 — Sep 2018
    Department of Education And Knowledge - ADEK· United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  5. Internal AuditorJun 2009 — Apr 2015
    Musanada Abu Dhabi General Services Company· United Arab Emirates· Full-time

Education

Top skills

Procurement advisoryRisk AssessmentStrategic SourcingRegulatory ComplianceFinancial Planning & Cost ControlInternational Auditing

About

I am a procurement and operations leader with over 20 years of experience across public and private sector organizations, specializing in large-scale sourcing, supplier strategy, and procurement transformation. Recognized for strengthening procurement functions and building structured, commercially driven operations, I have a proven track record of contributing directly to organizational performance and long-term value creation. I have consistently delivered measurable cost efficiencies while improving operational output through process optimization and disciplined sourcing approaches. Currently, I am the Chief Operating Officer with Asteco and Colliers. In this role, I oversee procurement, supply chain operations, and financial planning, ensuring sourcing strategies support both operation

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