Lalu Karunakaran CPP, CPPM, CISCP, CISCM, CISCC

Experience

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  Ashoka Engineering Enterprise

  Mar 1998 - Jun 1999

  Production Supervisor
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  Jyothi Structures Ltd

  Jul 1999 - Apr 2002

  Probationary / Junior / Senior Engineer
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  CB&I

  Apr 2002 - Aug 2018

  Led and directed the Procurement, Subcontracts and Logistics efforts of CB&I Saudi and Bahrain business units by leading a team of 16 SCM professionals. Executed Procurement and Subcontract efforts for all projects on time and under the budget. Successfully executed procurement management of multiple projects during this tenure and secured substantial savings against the budget while delivering the projects on time. Worked as Senior Buyer during this period and handled procurement of complex equipment and materials. Was assigned to work on bid support during early 2011 and was responsible for material, logistic and subcontract pricing as well as resource planning and budget forecasts. Handled Local and International Procurement of materials and equipment. Handled field buying, vendor qualification and material quality control functions of CB&I which included review of ASTM & ASME specification for performing vendor inspection and reviewing material test certificates for release of materials.

  • Procurement & Subcontracts Manager

    May 2017 - Aug 2018

  • Project Procurement Manager

    Apr 2014 - Apr 2017

  • Senior Buyer

    May 2007 - Apr 2014

  • Buyer

    May 2006 - Apr 2007

  • Field Engineer - Purchasing

    Apr 2002 - Apr 2006
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  McDermott International, Ltd

  Sept 2018 - now

  Senior Manager - Supply Chain

  As Senior Supply Chain Manager, plan and deliver comprehensive supply chain solutions for large-scale lumpsum turnkey and capital projects in the upstream oil & gas sector. Lead and direct all aspects of supply chain operations including strategy development, benchmarking, supply sourcing, costing, negotiation, project procurement, capital procurement, services / systems / tools / equipment / supplies procurement, expediting and package management, logistics, materials management, inventory management, subcontracting, client management, vendor development and relationship management, project bid management, resource planning, budget planning and management, staff recruitment and training, cost control and reduction, team development, procedural compliance, process improvements and corporate governance.Achievement involves transforming the team previously focused on purchase of tools, consumables and support services into a team capable of performing project procurement management as well as subcontracting. Show less