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Arun N Prakashan, Procurement, Project & Maintenance Engineer

Arun N Prakashan

Procurement, Project & Maintenance Engineer·Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)|Dubai,

United Arab Emirates

Higher diploma, Procurement And Management

Work experience

Total years of experience: 18 years, 8 months

Procurement, Project & Maintenance Engineer

January 2009 - Present

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)|Dubai,

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2009 - Present

• 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%.

Company industry:
Public Administration

Procurement Assistant - Instrumentation & Control Maintenance Engineer

October 2007 - December 2008

Weir Engineering Services (WESCO) for ADSSC,

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

October 2007 - December 2008

• 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.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Education

MCIPS LEVEL 6, Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)

May 2026

May 2026

Higher diploma, Procurement And Management

United Kingdom

LEVEL 5, Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)

September 2025

September 2025

Diploma, Procurement And Management

United Kingdom

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)

April 2025

April 2025

Diploma, Level 4 - Procurement And Supply

United Kingdom

GPA (percentage): 75%

GPA (percentage): 75%

Successfully completed the CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply, covering key areas including Scope and Influence of Procurement, Defining Business Needs, Commercial Contracting, Ethical and Responsible Sourcing, Commercial Negotiation, Supplier Relationships, Whole Life Asset Management, and Procurement and Supply in Practice . This qualification has enhanced my strategic understanding of procurement and supply chain operations, strengthened my capabilities in contract and supplier management, and provided practical insight into risk management and sustainable procurement practices. It reflects my commitment to professional growth and readiness to contribute effectively in procurement-focused roles.

Level 4, Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)

April 2025

April 2025

Diploma, Procurement And Management

United Kingdom

Sikkim Manipal University

February 2011

February 2011

Master's degree, MBA in Operations Management

India

GPA (percentage): 80%

GPA (percentage): 80%

MBA in Operations Management has equipped me with advanced strategic and analytical skills essential for optimizing business operations. Through this program, I gained expertise in process improvement, supply chain optimization, project management, and strategic decision-making. This qualification enhances my ability to drive efficiency, streamline processes, and achieve organizational goals effectively.

Sikkim Manipal University

January 2011

January 2011

Master's degree, MBA Operations Management

India

Calicut University

January 2006

January 2006

Bachelor's degree, Instrumentation & Control Engineering

India

Skills

Project Plans
Expert
Project Plans
Expert
Procurement
Expert
Procurement
Expert
SAP
Expert
SAP
Expert
Maintenance
Expert
Maintenance
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
SAP ERP
Expert
SAP ERP
Expert
SIEMENS SPPA T3000
Expert
SIEMENS SPPA T3000
Expert
Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
Expert
Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
Expert
SAP HANA
Expert
SAP HANA
Expert
EXCEL
Expert
EXCEL
Expert
MS OFFICE
Expert
MS OFFICE
Expert
BUSINESS PROCESS MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
BUSINESS PROCESS MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CERTIFIED INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY SPECIALIST
Intermediate
CERTIFIED INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY SPECIALIST
Intermediate
DATA ENGINEERING
Intermediate
DATA ENGINEERING
Intermediate
CONTROL OBJECTIVES FOR INFORMATION AND RELATED TECHNOLOGY COBIT
Intermediate
CONTROL OBJECTIVES FOR INFORMATION AND RELATED TECHNOLOGY COBIT
Intermediate
EDITING
Intermediate
EDITING
Intermediate
INSTRUMENTATION
Intermediate
INSTRUMENTATION
Intermediate
LOGISTICS
Intermediate
LOGISTICS
Intermediate
PROCUREMENT
Intermediate
PROCUREMENT
Intermediate
STRATEGIC SOURCING
Intermediate
STRATEGIC SOURCING
Intermediate
TECHNICAL SERVICES
Intermediate
TECHNICAL SERVICES
Intermediate
CATEGORY MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CATEGORY MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
INDUSTRIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS
Intermediate
INDUSTRIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT
Intermediate
STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT
Intermediate
SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
TALENT SOURCING
Intermediate
TALENT SOURCING
Intermediate
VENDOR MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
VENDOR MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CONTROL SYSTEMS
Intermediate
CONTROL SYSTEMS
Intermediate
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
Intermediate

Languages

English
Expert
Malayalam
Native Speaker
Hindi
Expert
Tamil
Intermediate

Memberships

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS),

Diploma Student Member

November 2023

Project Management Institute (PMI),

Student

July 2023

Training and Certifications

Certifications
BS 11200 Crisis Management System BSI
International General Certificate (IGC)
ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management BSI
Certified Digital Transformation Practitioner Wide View Training
Six Sigma Green Belt LinkedIn Learning
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), ISO 19011
BS 11200 Crisis Management System
ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management
Six Sigma Green Belt
NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC)
Certified Digital Transformation Practitioner
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), ISO 19011
(Level
Certified Digital Transformation Practitioner
Siemens SPPA-T3000 DCS Systems
Crisis & Business Continuity Management
Six Sigma Green Belt
ISO 19011 Certified Internal Auditor
NEBOSH IGC
CIPS Level 5 | Advanced Diploma
CIPS Level 6-MCIPS
CIPS Level 4 & 5 Certified
NEBOSH-IGC, ISO Auditor, SAP, Maximo, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
MCIPS (Level 6)
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
NEBOSH-IGC
CIPS Level 6 -MCIPS
CIPS Level 4 & 5 Certified
Six Sigma Green Belt
OHSAS 18001 Auditor
NEBOSH IGC

Hobbies

  • Mentorship Seminars
  • Music
  • Culinary Exploration
  • Cultural Travel
  • Organ Donation Advocate
  • Blood Donor & Coordinator
  • Badminton
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