AMGAD ALHABIAN
Hama,Canada
Summary
Strategic Global Procurement Manager with expertise in global contract negotiation, supplier governance, and regulated life sciences sourcing. Lead agreements for research and scientific data assets, support GxP compliance and data governance, and improve sourcing efficiency through SAP ERP, automation, and cross-functional collaboration.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic Global Procurement Manager
Roche Pharma-Diagnotics
Mississauga, Canada
06.2023 - 07.2026
- Negotiated 30+ global and regional agreements for research, clinical, and scientific data assets, standardizing contract terms and reducing risk across complex matrix organizations.
- Oversaw multi-million-dollar cost centers and high-value spend portfolios, securing critical scientific assets and negotiating payment terms beyond 120 days to strengthen working capital.
- Partnered with R&D, medical affairs, legal, and finance to support asset procurement and align activity with GxP compliance, data governance standards, and copyright rules.
- Developed supplier relationship management and vendor governance processes for research databases, scientific APIs, and medical subscriptions, enhancing vendor performance metrics.
- Improved digital delivery workflows with SAP ERP and automation tools, cutting sourcing cycle time by 15% and increasing visibility into data ownership.
- Facilitated cross-functional agile sprints as Scrum Master to refine sourcing processes and accelerate decision-making across global pipelines.
Healthcare & R&D Account General Manager
Growell Canada
Mississauga, ON
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Managed end-to-end procurement of feed ingredients and operational services ($15M annual spend), ensuring cost control and uninterrupted supply chain operations.
- Negotiated supplier contracts and sourcing agreements, delivering 8–15% cost savings and improved commercial terms aligned with margin targets
- Built and implemented supplier performance frameworks, improving on-time delivery by 20% and reducing quality deviations by 15%.
- Optimized inventory planning and supplier coordination, reducing stockouts by 25% and lowering excess inventory by 15%
- Consolidated and strategically sourced suppliers, reducing vendor count by 20% and enhancing reliability and service levels.
- Partnered with operations, regulatory, and commercial teams to align supply chain strategies, contributing to production output growth of 10–20%
- Aligned procurement and supply chain with expanding operations to support business growth initiatives, contributing to revenue growth and improved gross margins (5–10%).
- Led strategic deployment of premix and feed formulation improvements, achieving 10–18% gains in production efficiency and strengthening end-to-end feed performance consistency across integrated feed mill and farm production systems.
Senior Procurement & Vendor Manager
Growell Canada
Mississauga, ON
01.2015 - 06.2018
- Delivered 12% cost savings across a $12M spend portfolio through strategic sourcing and supplier optimization
- Drove 5–8% margin improvement by aligning procurement strategies with business and P&L objectives
- Standardized P2P processes, improving efficiency by 25–30% and enabling better spend control
- Implemented SAP/ERP and digital sourcing tools, reducing cycle time by 20% and enhancing visibility
- Enhanced supplier compliance and performance by over 20% through structured evaluation and governance processes
- Maintained 0 stockouts and increased production capacity by 10–15% through effective supplier and inventory management strategies
Clinical Research Associate
Buckingham Institute of Translational Medicine
, UK
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Supported end-to-end clinical trial operations across Phase I–III studies, from study initiation through database lock, close-out, and regulatory documentation, ensuring adherence to timelines, GCP, and protocol requirements.
- Contributed to oncology, metabolic, and translational research programs, supporting multi-site studies in high-priority therapeutic areas like breast cancer, immunology, and cardiovascular disease (CVD), enhancing collaborative efforts and research outcomes.
- Collaborated with leading pharmaceutical companies and academic institutions, including AstraZeneca, University of Cambridge, and London-based cancer research networks, to support clinical and preclinical development pipelines.
- Assisted in the preparation, coordination, and execution of Health Authority inspections, internal audits, and compliance reviews, ensuring full alignment with ICH-GCP, regulatory frameworks, and ethical standards.
- Participated in the collection, validation, and analysis of complex clinical datasets, supporting data integrity and contributing to evidence generation for oncology and metabolic therapeutic development.
- Engaged cross-functionally with investigators, clinical teams, and stakeholders to support trial execution and patient safety monitoring, improving operational efficiency across multi-disciplinary research programs.
- Supported translational research initiatives bridging laboratory findings with clinical applications, fostering early-stage innovation in oncology and immunology-focused drug development pipelines.
Laboratory Associate & Professional Development Trainer
The Central Laboratory for the Diagnosis of Disease and Scientific Research, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
, Japan
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Designed and delivered structured technical training programs for multidisciplinary laboratory teams, ensuring consistent application of GLP-compliant laboratory practices, experimental protocols, and data analysis methodologies.
- Provided technical guidance in quality control (QC), assay validation, and troubleshooting of laboratory processes, ensuring reliability and reproducibility of experimental results in regulated environments.
- Developed laboratory personnel capability and professional development frameworks, fostering a culture of scientific excellence and accountability.
- Supported the implementation of standardized laboratory workflows, quality systems, and analytical procedures, strengthening operational consistency and data integrity across diagnostic and research activities.
- Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced laboratory efficiency, scientific rigor, and compliance with international research standards.
- Supported research activities in disease diagnostics and translational veterinary sciences, enhancing scientific understanding of infectious disease and comparative biomedical research.
Education
Educational Credential Certificate -
University of Toronto
Canada01-2016
Ph.D. - Biomedical Science
University of Buckingham
UK01-2015
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Life Sciences And Public Health
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Syria01-2001
Skills
- Strategic sourcing
- Procurement strategy
- Supplier relationship management
- Vendor management
- Supplier governance
- Spend analytics
- Sourcing automation
- Global procurement
- Category management
- Cost reduction strategies
- Market analysis
- Demand forecasting
- Supply planning
- Supply chain optimization
- E-procurement systems
- SAP ERP
- Procurement software
- Cross functional collaboration
- Negotiation
- Contract negotiation
- Financial acumen
- Vendor acquisition
- Analytical thinking
- Team building
- Demand forecasting
- Team building
- Procurement software
Accomplishments
- Managed $1B+ spend portfolio across R&D, clinical services, pharmaceutical, and MedTech categories
- Global Knowledge & Information Governance: Proven track record in managing global scientific assets, research databases, and enterprise platform administration within GxP-regulated life sciences environments.
- Research Database & Vendor Management: Delivered $10M+ in value through Rfx execution, contract negotiations, and strategic sourcing of scientific APIs, medical subscriptions, and specialized information services.
- Scientific & Clinical Exchange: Deep background (Ph.D., DVM) translating complex R&D datasets, establishing peer-to-peer scientific dialogue, and supporting Phase I–III clinical development pipelines.
- Digital Transformation & AI Integration: Accelerated operational workflows and spend visibility using SAP, ERP, and automated digital tools to drive data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Cross-Matrix Stakeholder Alignment: Adept at fostering collaborative relationships across R&D, Medical Affairs, Legal, Sourcing, and Finance to align global knowledge strategies with organizational priorities.
- Regulatory & Copyright Compliance: Expert in navigating compliance frameworks (ICH-GCP, GxP) and managing data standards, licensing, and intellectual property/copyright regulations.
- Performance Metrics & Budget Leadership: Successfully managed multi-million-dollar cost centers, implementing KPI frameworks that boosted supplier and platform performance by 20%
REFERENCES PROVIDED UPON REQUEST
REFERENCES PROVIDED UPON REQUEST
Languages
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) & Workplace Compliance
- Corporate Communications & Operations
- Healthcare AI & Digital Governance
- Professional Negotiation & Influencing
Timeline
Strategic Global Procurement Manager
Roche Pharma-Diagnotics
06.2023 - 07.2026
Healthcare & R&D Account General Manager
Growell Canada
01.2019 - 01.2023
Senior Procurement & Vendor Manager
Growell Canada
01.2015 - 06.2018
Clinical Research Associate
Buckingham Institute of Translational Medicine
01.2007 - 01.2014
Laboratory Associate & Professional Development Trainer
The Central Laboratory for the Diagnosis of Disease and Scientific Research, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
01.2003 - 01.2006
Educational Credential Certificate -
University of Toronto
Ph.D. - Biomedical Science
University of Buckingham
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Life Sciences And Public Health
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine