Case Studies
Construction & Infrastructure
- Sourcing, Design Org. & Contractors - Major KSA Masterplan
- Strategy, Org. Design & Sourcing, Infrastructure, Riyadh - KSA
- Souring, T1 Contractors, Marinas, Red Sea Coast - KSA
NEOM & Major KSA Masterplans: Commercial Director
- 1.1 Challenge: To mobilise and govern multi-billion-riyal procurement within aggressive development schedules for national giga-projects such as NEOM and other confidential Saudi masterplans.
- 1.2 Approach: Designed end-to-end procurement tracking and implementation systems integrating CAPEX/OPEX governance. Drove engagement with international master planners and consultants. Ensured compliance with Kingdom-level governance standards and client transparency protocols.
- 1.3 Results & Metrics: 2.5 bn SAR of contracts procured and negotiated within 18 weeks. Delivered transparent procurement process meeting highest governance standards. Established cost-forecasting systems linking to FP&A and project controls, replicable across giga-projects.
- 1.4 Aidiation Insight: Model exemplified agile commercial assurance, a key Aidiation differentiator in driving value, transparency, and accelerated procurement outcomes across large-scale KSA developments.
Facilities Management & Operations
- Renegotiating subcontractor agreements - UAE
- Regional procurement strategy - Middle East
- Subcontractor greements - UAE
MENA: Principal Consultant & Digital Transformation SME
- 2.1 Challenge: Regional clients in the MENA region sought to accelerate digital procurement maturity and AI adoption across fragmented Source-to-Pay ecosystems.
- 2.2 Approach: Delivered AI-driven value engineering workshops for C-suite stakeholders. Integrated Generative AI, RPA, and NLP analytics into ERP/S2P platforms (Coupa, Ariba, Ivalua). Defined new Target Operating Model with centralised procurement services and AI-enabled spend compliance.
- 2.3 Results & Metrics: Deployed core model in 10+ countries, managing €500 m+ indirect spend. Automated supplier-risk and spend-analysis workflows, cutting cycle times by 30–40%. Delivered measurable uplift in “Spend under Control” and stakeholder satisfaction indices.
- 2.4 Aidiation Insight: AI transformation frameworks underpin Aidiation’s advanced procurement proposition bridging human expertise and machine intelligence for measurable ROI.
Healthcare & Pharmaceutical
- Establishing & optimising buying teams - 7* star hospital, UAE
- Cycle times & periodic automatic replenishment - UAE
- e-Procurement roll out, pharmaceutical - UK
KSA & UAE: Procurement & Supply Chain Director
- 3.1 Challenge: Fragmented procurement and logistics functions across multiple FM contracts in the UAE and KSA lacked scale efficiency, data visibility, and governance consistency.
- 3.1 Approach: Designed and executed centralised category-based model. Consolidated 40 stores into 1 central warehouse, integrating WMS and Power BI reporting. Automated manual workflows and introduced procurement policy frameworks aligned to ISO standards.
- 3.3 Results & Metrics: Annual managed spend: SAR 800M (USD 218M). SAR 18M annualised savings. 11% logistics-cost reduction and 35% reduction in paper product consumption. Increased procurement efficiency and governance maturity across 7 geographies.
- 3.4 Aidiation Insight: Data-driven transformation illustrates Aidiation’s approach to operational excellence, by embedding analytics, automation, and category management principals across client portfolios.
Public Sector
- Subcontractor consolidation, universities - UAE
- Contractor appointments, infrastructure - KSA
- Subcontractor consolidation, defence - UAE
Procurement Knowledge Transfer Programme (PKTP) Quality Manager & Learning Development Specialist
- 4.1 Challenge: To embed procurement knowledge-transfer and capability-development standards within a growing consultancy ecosystem and client-learning platforms.
- 4.2 Approach: Applied UK-regulated Quality-Assurance frameworks (OfS, QAA) to build Aidiation’s internal Procurement Knowledge Transfer Platform. Introduced data-driven performance metrics and LMS-based feedback systems. Facilitated stakeholder engagement sessions ensuring inclusive, auditable learning pathways.
- 4.3 Results & Metrics: Improved compliance and audit readiness across training deliverables. Increased learner satisfaction and completion metrics by >25% through redesigned curriculum structure.
- 4.4 Aidiation Insight: Aidiation’s experience ensures thought leadership in procurement education governance, aligning continuous learning with measurable outcomes and regulatory confidence.
Oil & Gas
- CSG pipeline & LNG terminal - Queensland, Australia
- Procurement Org. design LNG JV - Sydney, Australia
- Award winning bulk fuel sourcing solution - Australia
Sports, Entertainment & Events
- Boulevard & Stadium Developments - KSA
- Festivals & National Celebrations - Australia
- Artist Management - Global
Private Equity
- Organisational design, contracts management - UAE
- Organisational design, shared services - UAE
- Procurement policy & procedures - UAE
Consultancy
- Building a world class Design Organisation - KSA
- Effectively manage Consultancy Spend - Sydney
- Cost Control External Legal Counsel - UK
Financial Services
- Organisational change, category management – UK & Australia
- Buy to Pay digitisation with Oracle PO & AP – UK & Australia
- Process optimisation with Lean Six Sigma – UK & Australia