HIGHER COLLEGES OF TECHNOLOGY
MAHMOUD ALALAWI , DIRECTOR OF PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS AT THE UAE ’ S HIGHER COLLEGES OF TECHNOLOGY , DETAILS THE PROCUREMENT TRANSFORMATION UNDERWAY AT THE ORGANISATION
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W ith 23,000 students and 16 campuses spread across the United Arab Emirates , the Higher Colleges of Technology ( HCT ) is one of the largest applied higher learning institutions in the country . Facing the supply chain challenges presented by such a sizeable institution is Mahmoud Al Alawi , Director of Procurement and Contracts .
Since joining the organisation in November 2018 , Al Alawi has renewed the focus on having a dedicated and streamlined strategy underpinning HCT ’ s procurement function . “ We ’ ve discussed how to best ensure procurement is engaged with the strategy of HCT ,” says Al Alawi . “ Now , we are part of the strategic decision making of HCT , and I am involved in committees responsible for strategic initiatives .” With the strategic structure clarified , HCT has embarked on a number of progressive and transformative initiatives involving the procurement department . “ We are applying international standards , and we have plans to be part of the new Fourth Industrial Revolution , implementing a strategic plan , known as ‘ HCT 4.0 Employability & Beyond ’. We are
OCTOBER 2019