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Kannappan Narayanan

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Last update: 26.04.2024

Procurement and Contracts Consultant

Graduation: Mechanical Engineering
Hourly-/Daily rates: show
Languages: English (Full Professional)

Keywords

Data Analysis Procurement Management Contract Management E-Procurement Procurement Software Sales Management SAP Applications SAP Ariba

Attachments

CV-Kannappan-Narayanan-2024-v10_260424.pdf

Skills

Data analytics, Data Analysis, data-driven insights, e-Procurement, Microsoft Excel, procurement software, SAP, SAP Ariba, Procurement analytics and reporting, Vendor management, Contract management

Project history

06/2022 - 12/2022
Category Manager - Medical Engineering
Mubadala Health

* Responsible for all Capex (medical equipments) purchases of MH and all its subsidiaries to the tune of over AED 50
million.
* Coordinate and execute the Annual Procurement plan as per the budget and delivery timelines.
* Lead large scale Capex tenders for MH and all the assets of Mubadala health
* Actively involved in the implementation of Procurement ERP system.

01/2018 - 12/2021
Workforce Connexions - Senior Procurement Manager
IHC Group; Eltizam Asset Management Group

* Led 13 direct reports in procurement and logistics department.
* Created and implemented baseline processes, workflows, and policies for 3 key clients as a Shared Services Business
Partner.
* Created annual procurement plan across various departments with a keen focus on remaining under budget and
reducing costs.
* Delivered strategic guidance to key stakeholders within FM and Technology business and support with formulating
long-term Commercial strategy through analysis and thought leadership.
* Developed framework agreements of materials and services based on spend and market analysis to parse specific
categories.
* Completed numerous major internal projects namely cataloguing more than 3,000 items.
* Manged procurement spend of over AED 200M across multiple business entities while training teams.
* Led the execution of benchmarking project for critical services related to FM industry in support of bidding
department.

01/2017 - 01/2018
Procurement Manager
Meraas Holdings

Created, implemented, and revised enterprise-wide policies, procedures, and processes to streamline operations as part of
the continuous process improvement initiative. Oversaw all aspects of purchasing process, including CAPEX, spare parts,
and day-to-day maintenance to ensure quality and profitability.

* Led the execution of major landmark projects, such as La Mer, Last Exit, Blue waters and Marsa Al Seef, from the
initiation of the tenders until the award stage to the tune of over 20 Million USD.
* Drove significant reduction in costs by exerting stringent control over costs while comparing actual cost versus budget.
* Managed the maintenances of all aspects of purchasing (e.g., Capex, spare parts, day to day maintenance) to ensure
quality and profitability.

01/2016 - 01/2017
Procurement Lead Consultant
Serco Middle East

Actively participated in the bid life cycle governance process including preparing appropriate documentation and processes
and assisting with audit process.

* Develop and execute strategic procurement plans and initiatives across Serco Middle East
* Support firm's leadership to manage strategic bids effectively, identify and resolve any issues, which will impact
success, including, $2 billion railway bids projects
* Creation and completion of the service provider performance and benchmark across business.
* Vendor management initiatives for the supplier base in Saudi Arabia

01/2014 - 01/2016
Procurement Manager
Imdaad LLC

Streamlined the process of managing all service contracts by ensuring compliance and value while reviewing existing
contracts to assess alternative, cost-effective arrangements within the marketplace. Analysed data collected from vendors,
staff, and management, and ensured compliance through purchasing policies, procedures, and monitoring of purchase
processes.

* Led a team of 7 buyers, the Process Enhancement team (PET), and 13 stores leading purchasing processes-orders,
work orders, and requisitions while ensuring optimal allocation and utilization of acquired necessary resources.
* Conducted extensive research of contracts, suppliers, equipment, and services including evaluation of new products
for purposes of analysing information to determine product and service need/availability as required.
* Implemented sourcing strategies to support corporate and divisional objectives, providing the company a competitive
advantage in the areas of materials, supplies, and services.

01/2012 - 12/2013
Procurement Manager
Theodore Willie Intertrade


01/2011 - 01/2012
Procurement Manager
JP Kenny Ltd


01/2008 - 01/2011
Assistant Procurement Manager
Overseas AST co LLC


01/2004 - 01/2008
Purchase Engineer
Topaz Marine


01/2003 - 01/2004
Purchase Supervisor
Hydro link LLC


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