Arun Vadivel
About Arun Vadivel
Arun Vadivel is a Senior Procurement Engineer with extensive experience in procurement and project management within the infrastructure sector. He has worked for various companies in India and Qatar, overseeing the acquisition of critical safety and infrastructure elements.
Work at Consolidated Contractors
Arun Vadivel has been employed at Consolidated Contractors International Company since 2018, currently holding the position of Senior Procurement Engineer. In this role, he oversees procurement activities related to critical infrastructure components. His responsibilities include managing the procurement of various packages such as Lifts, Street Furniture, and Direction Signage. He also ensures the acquisition of essential utilities, including Cables, Feeder Pillars, Pipes and Fittings, Valves, and Manhole Covers.
Previous Experience in Procurement
Before joining Consolidated Contractors, Arun Vadivel worked at ETA Group of Companies in various procurement roles from 2011 to 2017. He started as a Procurement Engineer and advanced to Senior Procurement Engineer. His tenure included overseeing procurement activities for major infrastructure components like Intelligent Traffic Management Systems and Architectural Lighting. He also served as Procurement Lead for a brief period, further enhancing his expertise in procurement processes.
Education and Expertise
Arun Vadivel earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Anna University, where he studied from 2001 to 2005. He also completed a Professional Diploma in CADD, which included training in CADD and MS Project. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his work in procurement and project management within the engineering sector.
Career Background
Arun Vadivel began his career as a Site Engineer at GOMS Electricals Pvt. Ltd. in 2006. He progressed to roles such as Senior Site Engineer and Project Engineer within the same company. He later worked at Larsen & Toubro Limited as an Executive Engineer and at Blue Star Limited as a Senior Engineer. His diverse experience across various engineering roles has contributed to his current expertise in procurement.
Achievements in Infrastructure Procurement
Throughout his career, Arun Vadivel has been involved in the procurement of critical safety and infrastructure elements, including Traffic Signage, Pedestrian Guard Rails, and Crash Barriers. His role in managing procurement for diverse packages has played a significant part in enhancing infrastructure projects, ensuring the timely acquisition of necessary components.