Saikumar Rai

Procurement & Vendor Management Leader | Global Sourcing | Contracts | Compliance | 14+ yrs experience

Role
Procurement Manager at Freyr Solutions
Location
Hyderabad, TG, IN
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Saikumar Rai

I am a Procurement & Vendor Management professional with 14+ years of experience, including 5+ years in strategic procurement, leading global vendor operations, contract management, and compliance-driven sourcing.Currently, I manage end-to-end procurement activities covering vendor onboarding, evaluation, contracting (NDA, DTA, MSA), invoicing, and payment coordination across India, US, Europe, and APAC regions.My expertise includes:• Global vendor sourcing & evaluation• Compliance coordination (GDPR, ISO 9001/27001, audits)• Contract negotiation & risk management• ERP-driven procurement (Odoo)• Cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Legal & Compliance• Cost optimization & process standardizationI have successfully supported vendor centralization initiatives, R&R global reward sourcing, asset insurance programs, and third-party audits, ensuring strong governance and operational efficiency.I am passionate about building scalable, compliant, and transparent procurement frameworks that enable business growth while minimizing risk

Experience

  1. Procurement Manager

    Freyr Solutions

    Jul 2017 — Present · IN

    Vendor Evaluation & Onboarding, Contract & Compliance Management, Budget Control & Cost Optimization, Cross-Departmental Coordination, Event Procurement & Reimbursement Oversight, Strong Process Orientation & Attention to Detail

Education

  • Gandhian Institute of management

    Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance and Financial Management Services

    2011 — 2013

  • AV College - India

    Bachelor of Commerce - BCom

    2009 — 2011

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