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EP 81- Building Trust and Shaping Procurement - Ft. Ahmed Raafat, Head of Procurement and Supply Chain ,A.R.M. HOLDING
Thursday, 4 September, 2025
Procurement is no longer just about cutting costs—it’s about building trust, creating value, and driving strategy.In this episode of The Bilna Sandeep Show, we sit down with Ahmed Raafat, Head of Procurement & Supply Chain at ARM Holding, to uncover how procurement is shaping the future of Dubai’s booming construction industry.From his journey as a site engineer to procurement leader, to insights on AI, digitalization, vendor management, and the impact of COVID-19, this conversation dives deep into how procurement is evolving into one of the most strategic functions in construction and real estate.📌 Timestamps:0:00 – Introduction0:47 - Father's military background influence 2:04 - Career transition 4:38 - Procurement leader in today’s environment!5:32 - Define procurement 8:44 - Strategic relationships 11:55 - negotiation or communication skills15:06 : Quality of the project 16:38 - Prequalified list 19:07 Either close down or pivot22:11 Positive impact.24:31 AI replacement 29:11 : KPI for plan35:11 - Most procurement failures actually occur40:00 - Daily routine41:27 - Construction Software development 42:44 - Sustainability in construction45:58 - Small things can create huge impact48:41 - Start learning AI 50:15 - We need to be practical 53:30 - Procurement Types54:59 - Advice to procurement teamsFollow Ahmed Raafat on LinkedIn : / ahmed-raafat-30a18733 ✨ About Me:I'm Bilna Sandeep, a Chartered Surveyor turned Construction Marketing Specialist, and the founder of Built Market Lab. With a passion for entrepreneurship and empowering women, I also lead the Homepreneurs Club, a platform dedicated to supporting women entrepreneurs. Through my podcast, "The Bilna Sandeep Show," I share insights from business leaders and my own journey to help others succeed. Connect with Bilna Sandeep:📸 Instagram: [@bilnasandeep]( / bilnasandeep ) 💼 LinkedIn: [Bilna Sandeep]( / bilnas ) 🌐 Website: [bilnasandeep.com](https://bilnasandeep.com/) Built Market Lab – A Construction Specialized Marketing Agency:🔗 Website: [builtmarketlab.com](https://builtmarketlab.com/) 📸 Instagram: [@builtmarketlab]( / builtmarketlab ) 💼 LinkedIn: [Built Market Lab]( / builtmarketlab ) Women Entrepreneurs Networking Platform – Homepreneurs Club:🌐 Website: [homepreneursclub.com](https://www.homepreneursclub.com/) 📸 Instagram: [@homepreneursclub]( / homepreneursclub ) 📲 Join WhatsApp Channel for Updates: [Join Here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/ET5sEk4sYzP...) 💬 Join Free Facebook Group for Women Entrepreneurs: [Join Here]( / homepreneurs )👉 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE to stay updated with all our latest content and insights! 💥
