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Pondering Procurement

Winning Procurement Hearts and Minds

April 30, 2025 • CASME

Khalid Al Barwani MCIPS, Head of Contracts (IT and Digitalisation Services) at Petroleum Development Oman, is a rising star in Procurement and a true success story of how a young professional can accelerate his career. He has previously achieved CIPS Talent and ISM 30 Under 30 Awards and is a part-time University lecturer and international speaker.

Khalid discusses his fast-paced career journey, the emerging trends shaping the digitalisation of IT contracts, and how to build credibility and earn respect from senior stakeholders. He shares lessons from his leadership philosophy, which centres on empowerment with accountability, and the persuasive techniques he now teaches his team to influence effectively and win procurement hearts and minds.