Vinath Kumar Rai M
Global Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Transformation Leader - Indirect & Direct procurement | Driving Sourcing Efficiency and Innovation | IIM A | Ex-Intel | Siemens | ABB |Molex | Views Personal
- Role
- Global Supply Chain Leader at Nordson Corporation
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Vinath Kumar Rai M
Global Strategic Procurement Leader with a proven track record in driving end-to-end sourcing strategies across Direct, Indirect, and EPC categories — including IT, HR, Engineering Services, Mobility, Capex, Real Estate, and R&D. Delivered sustainable cost savings, supplier-led innovation, and robust governance across complex global operations.Transformational Impact at Intel & Siemens: Led AI-enabled sourcing, tail spend aggregation, and digital process optimization to unlock exponential efficiency and elevate procurement as a strategic value driver.Expert in Strategic Sourcing & Global Procurement: Designed and executed enterprise-wide sourcing strategies aligned with business goals, achieving cost-effective outcomes across global and local markets.Digital Procurement Pioneer: Championed adoption of advanced tools (eRFx, eAuctions, eCatalogs), embedding data-driven practices that improved transparency (CNI, GVS, SBO) and Source-to-Pay efficiency.Techno-Commercial Negotiation & Contracting Excellence: Led complex negotiations and global frame contracts across IT, Capex, and Indirect categories, ensuring compliance and strategic value.Change Catalyst & Innovation Driver: Deployed platforms like OneSRM, Fieldglass, Concur, and conceptualized digital workforce and training marketplace solutions to simplify indirect procurement.Stakeholder Engagement & Vendor Partnership: Skilled in influencing cross-functional stakeholders and transforming vendor relationships into strategic partnerships.
Experience
Global Supply Chain Leader
Oct 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN
Education
Karnataka Board of Technical Examinations
Diploma in Mechanical Engg., Mechanical Engineering
1994 — 1997
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
Senior Management Programme, Batch-08, Business Administration and Management, General
2021 — 2022
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
Short Duration Programme, Managing the Supply Chain to Match Customer Needs
2017 — 2017
Visvesvaraya Technological University
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Mechanical Engineering
1998 — 2002
Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (PG DBA), Marketing/Marketing Management, General
2005 — 2009
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