Naveen Prakash
Skellefteå
Summary
A versatile procurement and business development professional with over a decade of experience in securing secondary raw materials, contract negotiation, and optimizing supply chain processes across the metals, mining, and infrastructure industries. Demonstrated expertise in driving long-term profitability, building sustainable partnerships, and implementing Lean principles. Adept at navigating complex contractual frameworks, evaluating ESG performance, and engaging stakeholders across international markets.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Cost Controller
Northvolt
Skelleftea
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Lead cost optimization strategies and report on project budgets, identifying variances and corrective actions.
- Collaborate closely with procurement, contracts, and project management teams to streamline raw material sourcing.
- Played a critical role in the successful transition from Excel-based cost tracking to Oracle Unifier, enhancing cost management efficiency.
- Conduct regular financial reviews and ensure compliance with stringent reporting and auditing standards.
- Monitor and report on project budgets, identifying variances and corrective measures.
Senior Analyst SAP (Material Management)
Kaar Technologies
Chennai
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Spearheaded procurement processes including master data management, purchase order creation, and inventory optimization.
- Acted as a key consultant, ensuring alignment between client needs and SAP module configurations.
- Provided strategic guidance on procurement best practices, driving enhancements in sourcing efficiency
Purchase Manager
Bechtel Enka JV
Muscat
09.2016 - 09.2022
- Led procurement planning and supplier negotiations to maximize value for raw material acquisition.
- Established robust supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with ESG performance standards.
- Delivered strategic procurement support, exceeding cost reduction targets through optimized sourcing strategies.
- Oversaw contract execution and performance, ensuring seamless raw material deliveries and inventory management.
- Resolved disputes with suppliers in a timely and cost-effective manner
- Monitored and analyzed market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Identifying key suppliers as well as maximizing overall supplier performance and developing a competent and reliable vendor base.
Sr Procurement Engineer
Towell Engineering Group
Muscat
09.2012 - 09.2016
- Developed and implemented procurement strategies, optimizing supplier performance and contract terms.
- Managed end-to-end sourcing processes, including bid evaluation, contract negotiation, and vendor management.
- Ensured adherence to project timelines through effective coordination of logistics and supply chain activities.
- Responding to internal and supplier enquiries, reviewing metrics, roadmaps and project plans, contracts as well as approving appropriate requisitions.
- Establishing procurement strategies for acquisition as well as receiving and tracking of project materials that optimize quality, cost and delivery criteria.
- Expedited Erection and Commissioning & periodical site visits to achieve project goals.
Education
Bachelors - Electronics & Communication Engineering
Cochin University
Cochin06-2009
Skills
- Strategic Procurement & Contract Negotiation
- Supply Chain Optimization and Risk Management
- ESG Performance Evaluation
- Cost-reduction strategy development
- Project Management & Lean Process Improvement
- Financial Reporting & KPI Analysis
- Supplier relationship management
- Cost analysis
- Financial strategy management
- Cash flow management
Languages
Malayalam
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Swedish
Beginner
A1
Certification
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
- SAP S/4 hana material management associate
References
- Jason Weibe Director Project Controls Northvolt jason.wiebe@northvolt.com
- Abison Thomas HR Manager Bechtel Enka abisonthomas@enka.com
Timeline
Lead Cost Controller
Northvolt
03.2024 - 11.2024
Senior Analyst SAP (Material Management)
Kaar Technologies
10.2022 - 12.2023
Purchase Manager
Bechtel Enka JV
09.2016 - 09.2022
Sr Procurement Engineer
Towell Engineering Group
09.2012 - 09.2016
Bachelors - Electronics & Communication Engineering
Cochin University
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