- CHESS (STATE PLAYER - 2010)
- CRICKET
- GENERATIVE AI
Arunniwaas Kannan
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Senior procurement officer with over 14 years of experience in end-to-end procurement, specializing in supplier management, sourcing optimization, and contract negotiation within raw material and manufacturing sectors. Demonstrated success in sourcing clinical-grade equipment and raw materials, evaluating suppliers, and optimizing costs while ensuring compliance. Proven ability to manage high-value procurement cycles and enhance operational efficiency through cross-functional collaboration. Seeking opportunities in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or vendor management roles.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Purchasing Officer
Napco National
Abu Dhabi
01.2018 - Current
- Manage sourcing lifecycle: supplier scouting, RFQ/RFP issuance, bid evaluation, negotiation, and contract finalisation.
- Conduct supplier evaluations and risk assessments.
- Achieved 12–18% annual cost savings through strategic negotiation.
- Collaborate with finance, operations, and technical teams.
- Prepare procurement reports, spend analysis, and forecasting.
- Developed reports for procurement planning in Fusion One Stream software.
- Processed purchase orders, from initiation to completion, ensuring accurate documentation and record-keeping.
- Managed purchases, receipts, and the documentation of raw materials, packaging, and ingredients.
- Coordinated with department heads to forecast procurement needs and plan budget allocations accordingly.
- Implemented cost-saving strategies, achieving significant reductions in annual purchasing expenses.
- Conducted comprehensive market research to identify new suppliers and product ranges for business expansion.
- Managed import and export procedures for international purchases, complying with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Established key performance indicators KPIs for the purchasing department, monitoring achievements and identifying areas for improvement.
Senior Supply Chain Planner
Napco National
Dammam, SAUDI ARABIA
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Managed procurement of raw materials, components, and consumables.
- Coordinated with warehouse, logistics, and Supply chain teams.
- Supported internal audits and ISO documentation.
- Directed daily operations to achieve maximum efficiency and productivity.
- Provided expert advice including daily, weekly or monthly schedule updates.
- Tracked inventory levels and optimised ordering strategies to meet availability needs whilst maintaining budget goals.
- Monitored project progress, making adjustments to schedules as necessary to maintain timelines.
- Managed resource allocation efficiently, ensuring optimal use of personnel and materials.
- Facilitated training sessions for junior planners, enhancing team capabilities and performance.
- Coordinated with sales and marketing teams to forecast demand accurately, aligning supply chain capacity with business growth objectives.
- Streamlined logistics and distribution processes, enhancing efficiency and customer satisfaction through improved delivery times.
Production Planner
Napco National
Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIA
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Calculated quantities of materials needed at specific intervals for seamless manufacturing.
- Developed and maintained production schedules, ensuring timely delivery of products to clients.
- Coordinated with multiple departments to streamline production processes, reducing downtime and costs.
- Accurately managed Material Requirements Planning to ensure inventory supplies met production demands.
- Prepared detailed reports on production metrics, efficiency, and challenges, presenting findings to senior management.
- Identified bottlenecks in the production process and devised strategies to resolve them, improving workflow and efficiency.
- Reviewed production orders for completeness and accuracy, adjusting schedules and resources to meet deadlines.
- Communicated production plans and targets to employees and aligned resources towards meeting target objectives.
- Coordinated with sales, engineering, and manufacturing teams to align production plans with company goals.
- Implemented lean manufacturing principles, resulting in a 20% increase in operational efficiency.
Education
Master of Science (M.Sc.) - Software Engineering
Anna University
Tamil Nadu01.2011
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
- RFQ/RFP Management
- Contract Negotiation & SLA Compliance
- Procurement Planning & Forecasting
- Cost Reduction & Spend Optimization
- Supply Chain Coordination
- ERP / Oracle Procurement Modules
- Risk Assessment & Due Diligence
- Supplier evaluation
- Supply chain management
- Strategic sourcing
- Budget forecasting
- Material Requirements Planning
- Proactive initiative taking
- Import and export regulations
- Data analysis
- Qlik Sense
- Oracle Procurement Cloud
- MS Excel (Advanced)
- Power BI (Basic Reporting)
- ERP Procurement Modules
- Contract & Vendor Management Tools
Accomplishments
- Reduced procurement costs by up to 18%.
- Onboarded 15+ new suppliers across tech, medical, and industrial categories.
- Improved procurement cycle efficiency by 30%.
- Recognized by management for procurement projects delivering outstanding results.
- Trained Procurement team to use Fusion one stream software.
- Developed Reports in Fusion One stream software.
Areas Of Interest
- Procurement Operations
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supply Chain Transformation
- Vendor Management
- Procurement Analytics
- Digital Procurement Tools
Certification
- AI CERTIFICATION (IBM AI Engineering Professional Certificate) (ONGOING COURSE)
Interests
References
Will Provide upon request.
Languages
English
Tamil
Hindi (Basic)
Malayalam (only to speak)
Timeline
Senior Purchasing Officer
Napco National
01.2018 - Current
Senior Supply Chain Planner
Napco National
01.2013 - 01.2018
Production Planner
Napco National
01.2012 - 01.2013
Master of Science (M.Sc.) - Software Engineering
Anna University