Cherian Kappen

Background

About Cherian Kappen

I've spent over a decade in procurement and supply chain management—helping manufacturing companies become smarter, faster, and more efficient in how they buy, build, and deliver. My journey started with a deep interest in how things move behind the scenes—raw materials, vendor relationships, timelines, budgets—and how the right decisions in procurement can create a huge ripple effect across the entire business. Over the years, I’ve led high-performing teams, negotiated with major suppliers, and built sourcing strategies that not only saved money but also improved operations. One of my proudest wins? Driving $250K in annual savings by rethinking how we sourced and negotiated across multiple material groups. I’ve also helped reduce material shortages by 50% just by fine-tuning stock levels and rolling out a Kanban system. I’ve worked across borders and departments—partnering with engineering, operations, and sales to make sure procurement doesn’t just support the business, but actively pushes it forward. I’m hands-on with ERP systems like SAP, Seradex, and Insight 2020, and I’m always looking for ways to streamline processes, reduce risk, and create value through smart supply chain practices. I always enjoy the challenge of making complex procurement ecosystems work more smoothly—and delivering measurable impact along the way.