Arun N Prakashan MCIPS

• Preparing Procurement strategies, raising purchase orders, cost comparison.
• Defined technical specifications and developed sourcing strategies for instrumentation
and control systems across capital projects valued at AED 50M+, ensuring alignment with
project scope, quality standards, and budget constraints
• Managed end-to-end procurement cycle for technical equipment including RFQ
preparation, vendor pre-qualification, bid evaluation, commercial negotiation, and
contract award for instrumentation systems, sensors, DCS upgrades, and automation
components.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams including engineering, projects, operations,
and finance to translate technical requirements into commercial specifications, reducing
procurement lead times by 20%.
• Utilized SAP S/4HANA MM module for purchase requisition creation, vendor master data
management, purchase order processing, goods receipt, and invoice verification.
• Conducted supplier performance evaluations and maintained vendor scorecards based
on quality, delivery, pricing, and compliance metrics, leading to improved supplier
relationships and service levels.
• Supported category management initiatives for instrumentation and control systems,
identifying cost optimization opportunities and consolidating supplier base by 15%.
• Participated in contract negotiations for multi-year maintenance agreements and capital
equipment purchases, ensuring favorable commercial terms and risk mitigation clauses.
• Implemented inventory optimization strategies focusing on critical spares management,
reorder point optimization, and dead stock reduction, achieving 12% inventory cost
savings.
• Contributed to ESG-aligned procurement initiatives including sustainable sourcing
policies, supplier diversity programs, and circular economy principles for equipment
lifecycle management.
• Maintained procurement documentation in compliance with ISO standards and internal
governance frameworks, supporting successful internal and external audits.
• Managed technical execution of DCS upgrade projects with procurement values
exceeding AED 30M, coordinating between technical teams, contractors, and
procurement departments
• Oversaw supplier deliverables, quality assurance, factory acceptance testing (FAT), site
acceptance testing (SAT), and commissioning activities.

• Specified and raised purchase requests for instrumentation spare parts, sensors,
calibration equipment, and consumables ensuring accurate part numbers and technical
documentation.
• Collaborated with procurement and supply chain teams to verify stock accuracy, resolve
technical discrepancies, and align inventory with preventive maintenance schedules.
• Acted as technical liaison between engineering and procurement departments,
communicating operational requirements and technical specifications for sourcing
decisions.
• Utilized MAXIMO CMMS for maintenance planning, work order management, spare parts
tracking, and asset history documentation.
• Conducted root cause analysis and functional inspections on field instrumentation
(pressure, temperature, flow, level transmitters) to identify recurring failures and
optimize spare parts inventory.