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Arun Sankaran, senior procurement specialist

Arun Sankaran

senior procurement specialist·Fincantieri,

India

Bachelor's degree, mechanical Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 16 years, 0 months

senior procurement specialist

September 2023 - Present

Fincantieri,

Al Wakrah, Qatar

September 2023 - Present

• Managed procurement operations for naval vessel maintenance and offshore requirements
• Handled more than 100 RFQs monthly for critical marine equipment and spare parts
• Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely procurement and delivery
• Supported dry dock operations and maintenance planning activities
• Negotiated pricing and procurement terms with suppliers
• Monitored procurement schedules and ensured compliance with project timelines
• Maintained procurement documentation and vendor communication records
• Coordinated with technical and maintenance teams for material requirements
• Ensured uninterrupted availability of operational and maintenance spares• Assisted in cost
control and procurement optimization initiatives

Company industry:
Maritime & Marine Engineering
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Technical Analyst

March 2014 - August 2023

Milaha,

Doha, Qatar

March 2014 - August 2023

• Coordinated vessel maintenance and repair activities across offshore operations
• Supported dry dock projects and maintenance execution planning
• Managed urgent procurement requirements for operational continuity
• Maintained procurement and maintenance data using ShipNet and Oracle systems
• Coordinated with technical teams for spare parts and repair requirements
• Assisted in vendor communication and procurement follow-ups
• Monitored maintenance schedules and operational requirements
• Ensured timely mobilization of required equipment and materials
• Supported logistics coordination for vessel operations
• Assisted in troubleshooting procurement and maintenance issuesImpact:
• Supported efficient execution of dry dock and maintenance projects
• Improved response time for urgent procurement requirements
• Maintained accurate operational data through ERP systems
• Contributed to smooth offshore vessel maintenance coordination
• Enhanced procurement tracking and maintenance workflow efficiency

Company industry:
Shipping
Job role:
Information Technology

Plant Coordinator – Offshore

June 2010 - March 2014

NMDC,

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

June 2010 - March 2014

• Supervised offshore vessel maintenance and operational coordination
• Coordinated preventive maintenance schedules to reduce equipment downtime
• Managed repair activities and offshore mobilization support
• Worked closely with maintenance teams for operational planning
• Coordinated logistics and material movement for offshore projects
• Ensured timely completion of maintenance and repair activities
• Assisted in equipment inspection and operational readiness checks
• Maintained coordination between offshore teams and support departments
• Supported emergency maintenance and repair requirements
• Monitored operational performance and maintenance activities
Impact:
• Reduced operational downtime through preventive maintenance planning
• Improved offshore maintenance coordination and repair execution
• Supported timely mobilization and operational readiness of vessels
• Enhanced maintenance workflow and operational efficiency
• Contributed to uninterrupted offshore project support activities

Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Education

Anna university

June 2008

June 2008

Bachelor's degree, mechanical Engineering

India

GPA (percentage): 75%

GPA (percentage): 75%

Skills

Technical Support
Expert
Technical Support
Expert
Purchase Contracts
Expert
Purchase Contracts
Expert
Logistics
Expert
Logistics
Expert
Purchasing Negotiations
Expert
Purchasing Negotiations
Expert
Procurement Management
Expert
Procurement Management
Expert
Strategic thinking
Intermediate
Strategic thinking
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Expert
OPERATIONS
Expert
PROCUREMENT
Expert
PROCUREMENT
Expert
COMMISSIONING
Expert
COMMISSIONING
Expert
DREDGING
Expert
DREDGING
Expert
PARAMETER
Expert
PARAMETER
Expert
BARGES
Expert
BARGES
Expert
CONSTRUCTION
Expert
CONSTRUCTION
Expert
HEAVY EQUIPMENT
Expert
HEAVY EQUIPMENT
Expert
PURCHASING
Expert
PURCHASING
Expert
ROOTING (ANDROID OS)
Expert
ROOTING (ANDROID OS)
Expert
Understanding of and ability to enhance sustainability.
Expert
Understanding of and ability to enhance sustainability.
Expert
Strong negotiation skills
Intermediate
Strong negotiation skills
Intermediate
Understanding of the global market.
Expert
Understanding of the global market.
Expert
Ability to adapt to change
Expert
Ability to adapt to change
Expert
BOAT MAINTENANCE
Intermediate
BOAT MAINTENANCE
Intermediate
CONTRACT NEGOTIATION
Intermediate
CONTRACT NEGOTIATION
Intermediate
COORDINATING
Intermediate
COORDINATING
Intermediate
LOGISTICS
Intermediate
LOGISTICS
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
SAP APPLICATIONS
Intermediate
SAP APPLICATIONS
Intermediate
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
VENDOR MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
VENDOR MANAGEMENT
Intermediate

Languages

English

Expert

Hindi

Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Basic Offshore Safety Training
NEBOSH IGC Certified

Hobbies and interests

Traveling, networking, farming, fitness, and continuous learning

* Consistently achieved cost savings through strategic sourcing and negotiation. * Managed critical spare parts procurement for marine vessels with high on-time delivery performance. * Built strong supplier relationships to improve service and reduce procurement risks.