Praveen Kumar Vijay
Global Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Leader | $Bn+ Category Management | Digital, AI & Sustainable Supply Chain Transformation | NITIE | MCIPS
- Role
- Head Strategic Sourcing at Shell
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Praveen Kumar Vijay
I am a dynamic Global Procurement & Supply Chain Leader with 20+ years of experience shaping sourcing, category management, and supply chain transformation across Energy, FMCG, Pharma, and Manufacturing sectors. I have successfully managed multi-billion-dollar portfolios, delivered double-digit cost savings, and embedded digital, AI, and analytics-driven solutions to enhance competitiveness, resilience, and sustainability. I have held multiple global and regional leadership roles, driving some of the most strategic, high-impact procurement portfolios. My impact has been recognized with multiple awards for transformational leadership and operational excellence.What defines my leadership is a holistic approach—balancing cost, compliance, and continuity with ESG, sustainability, and resilience. I thrive on forging strategic supplier alliances, institutionalizing category excellence frameworks, and building high-performing teams that deliver long-term value.I am always open to connecting with peers, thought leaders, and changemakers in the procurement, supply chain, and sustainability ecosystem to exchange ideas and collaborate on transformative initiatives.Core Expertise:Strategic Sourcing & Global Category Management | Procurement Transformation & Digital Enablement | ESG & Responsible Procurement | Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) & Strategic Alliances | Supply Chain Optimization | Risk, Compliance & Supply Continuity | Spend Analytics & Data-Driven Insights | Contract Negotiation & Value Delivery | Performance Governance & Supplier Development | C-Suite Stakeholder Engagement | High-Performance Team Leadership & Talent Development | Operational Excellence
Experience
Head Strategic Sourcing
Jun 2023 — Present · Bengaluru, IN
Education
NITIE, Mumbai
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
R. V. College of Engineering, Bangalore
Engg. Degree
CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
MCIPS
Institution of Engineers of India (IEI), Kolkata
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