Arun Sankar

Senior Purchase Executive and procurement professional with 3+ years experience sourcing mechanical components and managing end-to-end procurement for manufacturing. Skilled in supplier qualification, contract negotiation, purchase order and Inventory management, and ERP driven workflows to deliver cost effective sourcing, reliable on time supply, and Improved lead time control.

Senior Purchase Executive - E-CON Systems - Chennai

(2024-08)

• Manage end-to-end procurement of mechanical components and manufacturing services, ensuring timely delivery to meet production schedules.
• Source and qualify suppliers, negotiate pricing, lead times, and contract terms to optimize cost and quality.
• Raise and track purchase orders, coordinate logistics, and resolve supply chain issues with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain inventory controls, perform supplier performance evaluations, and implement process improvements in procurement workflows using ERP tools.

Field Engineer - TAFE Materials - Bengaluru

(2022-06 - 2024-03)

• Performed preventive maintenance and on-site repairs to improve reliability.
• Installed, maintained, and troubleshot heavy equipment to ensure operational uptime. Managed service documentation, parts inventory, and client handovers.

B.E - Mechanical Engineering - Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Technology (2015 - 2019)

12th Grade - Sakthi Higher Secondary School (2014 - 2015)

10th Grade - Dr. V.G.N Higher Secondary School (2012 - 2013)