Rashed Alsalmi

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DISC Type : C

Procurement Specialist at Abu Dhabi Investment Office

Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Overview

Rashed is a strategic procurement specialist at the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, holding an MBA and CIPM certification. He has a proven record of managing multi-million dollar budgets, achieving significant cost reductions, and leveraging digital tools to boost operational efficiency through data-driven decisions.

He is a proponent of continuous professional development and actively supports his colleagues careers. Rashed shows a keen interest in the UAEs industrial future by attending events that connect local innovators, investors, and policymakers, such as "Make it in the Emirates".

Unique fact: He started his career as a Library Assistant at Al Ain Zoo before advancing to become a Procurement Officer within the same organization.

Personality Overview

ROI Driven

Information Seeker

Objective Thinker

They choose to analyze logically and value facts to emotions.  They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data. They like to do things independently and don’t look for support from others.

Topics They Care About

Strategic Procurement
Advocates for elevating the procurement department from a back-office function to a strategic partner that drives enterprise performance and unlocks new efficiencies.
Supplier Partnerships
Focuses on high-impact negotiations to secure long-term, value-driven supplier relationships that ensure price stability and enhance quality.
Digital Transformation
Leverages digital tools and data-driven decision-making to significantly improve procurement efficiency and achieve operational excellence.

Media Appearances

Rashed has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2024
Procurement Specialist at Abu Dhabi Investment Office
11-2019 - 10-2024
Procurement Officer at Zoo & Aquarium Public Institution in Al Ain - Al Ain Zoo
11-2014 - 10-2019
Library Assistant at Zoo & Aquarium Public Institution in Al Ain - Al Ain Zoo

Education

2020 - 2022
Master of Business Administration - MBA from United Arab Emirates University
2014 - 2019
Bachelor's degree from Higher Colleges of Technology

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Insights For Selling To Rashed

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘expect X% improvement’, ‘data clearly shows’ etc.
  • Be ready to answer many clarity-seeking questions and requests for information
  • Be ready for penetrating questions and critical examination of your pitch

DONT's

  • Don’t try to give too many examples of other users, they like to make their own decisions
  • Do not use very emotional or colorful language
  • Don't give superficial answers, they are easily rattled by them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Rashed is

  • Proven ROI, pricing and objective proof points are the factors that sway their decision.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Rashed

  • They are comfortable saying no if they are convinced that it is the correct decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Rashed move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Rashed take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Rashed

Personality Compatibility


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