Raghavendra Raghu Shetty
Strategy-driven Category Manager & Procurement Excellence Digitalization Expert| Global Category Manager | Strategic Sourcing Leader | Supplier Management Across Europe & India | Procurement Digitalization |
- Role
- Global Category Manager at Danfoss Climate Solutions
- Location
- Pune, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Raghavendra Raghu Shetty
Experienced Category Manager and Procurement Digitalization Expert with 14+ years in strategic and Sustainable sourcing and supply chain management. Bridging traditional sourcing with AI & digital innovation, Passionate about driving value through cutting-edge procurement strategies.Currently driving innovation at Danfoss in a dual role:1. Category Manager for Global Multi commodity/category and responsible for Suppliers across regions (China, EU & India): • Overseeing €47M+ in global spend • Developing and implementing category strategies aligned with business objectives • Leading sustainable sourcing initiatives and stakeholder management across business units • Purchased Goods decarbonisation Scope3.1 lead for the region2. Procurement Excellence and Digitalization Lead: • Spearheading the digital transformation of procurement processes • Implementing cutting-edge tools and technologies to enhance efficiency and decision-making • Pioneering AI integration in procurement operationsKey strengths:• Strategic sourcing and category management• Procurement digitalization and process optimization• Sustainable procurement and ESG initiatives• Cost optimization and savings delivery• Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration• Data analytics and business intelligence in procurement• Hands on Experience in tools like SAP_MM, SAP_PP, SAP_APO, MS_Project, MS_Power BI, Power App & Power Automate, Siemens PLM and MS_ Office - advance ExcelPassionate about leveraging both traditional procurement expertise and emerging technologies to drive value, sustainability, and innovation in supply chain management. Seeking opportunities to lead procurement transformation initiatives and deliver strategic impact in forward-thinking organizations.
Experience
Global Category Manager
Jan 2025 — Present · Pune, IN
Leading multi-category global procurement strategy for HydronicS Division with Suppliers from Europe, China and India - managing €40M annual spend across turned parts (Brass and Others), steel & iron castings, aluminum & zinc castings, motors, and special categories.
Education
Alva's College, Moodabidri, Karnataka
12th, Physics,Chemistry,Maths & Biology
2004 — 2006
S D M Sec School
10th
2003 — 2004
Srinivas Institute of Technology, Mangalore
B.E, Mechanical Engineering
2006 — 2010
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