Murugan Dhanasekaran

Results-driven supply chain and strategic sourcing professional with 15+ years of experience across procurement, supplier development, vendor management, quality assurance, and cost optimization in engineering and manufacturing environments. Experienced in sourcing mechanical components, weldments, and sheet metal fabrication across India, Europe, and Asia. Proven ability to deliver cost savings, strengthen supplier networks, improve operational efficiency, and support business continuity through data-driven procurement strategies.

Senior Engineer – Procurement (Europe & Asia), Procurement and Sourcing - ENABL Engineering Pvt. Ltd.

(2023-11)

• Drive & execute strategic sourcing, supplier development and commercial relationships for Mechanical, Weldments and sheet metal commodities with European & Indian suppliers.
• Prepare and review meetings regarding make/buy decisions (techno-commercials) and supplier selections including supplier audit which can be reviewed up to Executive Management
• Track and formalize (long-term) supplier performance by executing Supplier Profile reviews based on Quality, Technology, Logistics, Cost
• Prepare and Publish commodity intelligence report (Raw material price forecast) in Microsoft sway tool for various commodities like Steel, Stainless, Copper etc.,
• Expedite and find new suppliers that have stock items on the critical parts leading to production down situation for European factories.
• Sourcing of Sheet metal products according to EN 1090 standards (Technical requirements for the execution of steel structures).
• Execute on ECM (Engineering Change Management related tasks).
• Secure new drawings / documentation to suppliers, TPS, TSS etc.

Assistant Manager – Materials - Pioneer Wincon Energy Systems Pvt. Ltd.

(2021-04 - 2023-11)

• Handled strategic sourcing and procurement for mechanical components and consumables.
• Managed vendor development, negotiations, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Collaborating with Quality, Engineering (technical drawings) and other stakeholders in setting realistic & challenging operational goals
• Conduct suppliers' capability studies by performing on-sight evaluation audits with Engineering and Quality teams
• Oversaw inventory control and ensured on-time material availability for production.

Quality Assurance Executive - Rohini Weld Tech

(2014-04 - 2018-11)

• Conducted quality inspections, process audits, and non-conformance tracking.
• Strengthened supplier quality and inspection controls to support customer requirements.
• Ensured compliance with ISO standards and internal quality management system procedures.

Quality Control Engineer & ISO Coordinator - Chaitanya Engineering Ltd.

(2013-10 - 2014-03)

• Maintained ISO documentation and coordinated internal and external audits.
• Implemented quality assurance procedures across production operations.
• Supported ISO recertification with zero non-conformities.

Quality Assurance Engineer - Revathi Equipment's Ltd.

(2011-02 - 2013-09)

• Managed quality assurance activities for heavy fabrication projects.
• Conducted inspections and maintained compliance documentation for quality standards.

Quality Control Engineer - Amita Technical Company

(2007-03 - 2011-01)

• Performed visual and dimensional inspections of components.
• Prepared quality reports and coordinated supplier corrective actions for defect resolution.

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - Annamalai University (2000 - 2005)

Higher Secondary Education - +2 - St. Joseph's Higher Secondary School (1999 - 2000)