Farid Ayatollahi
About Farid Ayatollahi
Farid Ayatollahi is a Procurement Manager EMEA with extensive experience in procurement management across various sectors. He has held positions at several organizations, including Vantage Data Centers and ALRIDHA FOUNDATION, and possesses advanced skills in SAP and PMBOK standards.
Work at Vantage Data Centers
Farid Ayatollahi serves as the Procurement Manager EMEA at Vantage Data Centers. He has been in this role since 2022, contributing to the company's procurement strategies and operations across the Europe, Middle East, and Africa regions. His responsibilities include overseeing procurement processes, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Previous Experience in Procurement Management
Prior to his current role, Ayatollahi worked at several organizations in various procurement management positions. He was a Procurement Manager at ALRIDHA FOUNDATION for one year from 2018 to 2019. He also held the position of Category Specialist – Capital Programme at UK Power Networks for five months in 2022. Additionally, he worked as a Procurement Manager at Diamond Impex Ltd from 2020 to 2022 and at HMBC UK LTD from 2012 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Farid Ayatollahi holds multiple degrees in relevant fields. He earned a Master's degree in Strategic Management of Projects from University College London from 2012 to 2013. He also completed a Master's degree in Business Management - Marketing at Azad University from 2004 to 2008. His educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from Iran University of Science and Technology, obtained from 1997 to 2002. Additionally, he studied Business Analytics at the University of Cambridge from 2019 to 2020.
Background in Project Management
Ayatollahi has a solid background in project management, having worked in various roles that emphasize procurement and planning. He was an International Project Procurement Manager at Kayson Company from 2008 to 2012 and a Project Planner at Tablieh Construction Company from 2002 to 2006. His experience includes managing procurement processes under FIDIC and NEC contracts and implementing ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
Co-Founder & CEO of CommoBuy
In addition to his role at Vantage Data Centers, Farid Ayatollahi is the Co-Founder and CEO of CommoBuy, a position he has held since 2020. This role involves leading the company in its strategic direction and overseeing its operations, further showcasing his expertise in procurement and supply chain management.