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Kannappan NarayananKN

Kannappan Narayanan

Project Procurement Manager

$464/day
Dubai City, AE
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Kannappan

Dynamic Procurement professional with over 20 years of diverse experience in strategic procurement and supply chain management across multiple industries. Proven expertise in overseeing substantial procurement budgets, managing projects worth over AED 200 million, and enhancing operational efficiencies through technology implementation. Exceptional track record of leading cross-functional teams and delivering cost-effective solutions. Committed to leveraging well-honed negotiation skills and analytical acumen to drive procurement excellence and contribute to organizational success.
  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • Tamil

    Native or bilingual

Can work on-site
Dubai City (up to 50km)

Experience

  • RAKEZ
    Project Procurement Manager
    March 2024 - August 2024 (5 months)
    Ras Al-Khaimah - Ras al Khaimah - United Arab Emirates
    • Collaborated with leadership to document and translate organizational needs into project tasks.
    • Identified and resolved procurement issues proactively to ensure effective project flow.
    • Oversaw project tasks and resources, targeting timely, budget-friendly, and high quality deliverables.
    • Championed cross-departmental collaboration, aligning goals and enhancing communication for successful project outcomes.
    • Guided the comprehensive implementation of procurement technologies such as SAP Ariba and RPA while continuously optimizing business processes.
  • MUBADALA HEALTH
    Category Manager – Medical Engineering
    June 2022 - December 2022 (6 months)
    Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
    • Oversaw all Capex (medical equipment) purchases for MH and its subsidiaries, managing expenditures exceeding AED 50 million.
    • Coordinated and executed the Annual Procurement plan in accordance with budgetary and delivery timelines.
    • Led large-scale Capex tenders for MH, including all assets of Mubadala Health.
    • Actively participated in the implementation of the Procurement ERP system.
  • IHC Group
    Senior Procurement Manager
    February 2018 - September 2021 (3 years and 7 months)
    Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
    • Directed 13 direct reports within the procurement and logistics department.
    • Developed and implemented baseline processes, workflows, and policies for three key clients as a Shared Services Business Partner.
    • Formulated the annual procurement plan across various departments with a vigilant focus on staying under budget and reducing costs.
    • Provided strategic guidance to key stakeholders within the FM and Technology sectors.
    • Managed procurement spend exceeding AED 200 million across multiple business entities.

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Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
    UNIVERSITY
    Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)-Annamalai

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