Candidate

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First Name: VIGNESH KUMAR SAMPATH KUMAR
E-Mail Address: vigneshkumarsampath.enk@gmail.com
Country: India
Phone: 09003100805
Current Job Designation: Supply Chain Professional (Global Purchaser / Strategic Sourcing Specialist)
Job Designation Applying For: Purchase/Sourcing Manager
Total Years of Experience: 9
Copy your Resume / CV in this box: VIGNESH KUMAR SAMPATH KUMAR
Mobile: +91 9003100805
Email: vigneshkumarsampath.enk@gmail.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/s-vignesh-kumar-9347657b
Gender: Male | Date of Birth: 25-10-1992
Nationality: Indian | Passport: N6733848
Address: Chennai - 600073, India
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SUPPLY CHAIN & PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST | 9 YEARS' EXPERIENCE IN STRATEGIC SOURCING, SAP ARIBA, AND PROCESS AUTOMATION
PROFILE & VALUE
Results-driven Mechanical Engineer and Supply Chain Specialist with 9+ years of experience across procurement strategy, supplier management, and data governance. Skilled in SAP (Ariba, S4 Hana, MDM), Power Apps, Power BI, and process automation, delivering measurable improvements in cost, compliance, and efficiency. Proven track record of reducing operational costs, optimizing supplier portfolios, and implementing AI-enabled tools to accelerate sourcing decisions. Adept at aligning procurement operations with business objectives and sustainability goals. Seeking to contribute to a forward-looking organization in the UAE's renewable energy or industrial sector.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
• Supplier Evaluation & Negotiation
• Contract & Risk Management
• SAP Ariba / S4 Hana / GPMA
• Power BI Dashboards & Analytics
• Process Automation (Power Apps, RPA, SQL)
• Master Data Management (MDM, VMD, Azure, GCP)
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Spend Analysis & Cost Control
• Business Process Improvement
• Compliance & Data Governance
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Cross-Functional Alignment
WORK EXPERIENCE
Vestas Wind Technology Pvt. Ltd.
Supply Chain Professional (Global Purchaser / Strategic Sourcing Specialist)
Chennai, India | 2024 – Present
• Managed global supplier selection based on quality, capability, cost, and risk metrics.
• Negotiated MSAs and SLAs with focus on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and long-term value.
• Implemented an AI-driven Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system that improved compliance by 90% and identified USD 300K in cost savings.
• Developed risk-mitigation strategies to manage geopolitical and logistics disruptions.
• Delivered €11.87 million savings through factory inventory optimization and obsolete stock reduction.
• Piloted Generative AI (Copilot) for supplier market analysis, cutting category research time by 50%.
• Recognized as Star Performer of the Quarter (twice in 2024–2025).
Wipro Technologies
Senior Executive – MDM / BPM Specialist
Chennai, India | 2018 – 2024
• Automated vendor onboarding and catalogue management workflows using Power Automate, reducing cycle time by 40%.
• Achieved 95% data accuracy across SAP Ariba and MDM through data governance initiatives.
• Designed Power Apps portals for procurement analytics adopted by 60+ internal users.
• Led BPM reporting, developing KPI-driven dashboards and process optimization frameworks.
• Oversaw multiple data migration and QA testing projects across Ariba, GPMA, Hubwoo, and MDM Data Manager.
• Awarded Star Employee of the Year (2019–2021) for excellence in process improvement.
Zebronics Pvt. Ltd.
Junior Associate – Supply Chain & Indent Management
Chennai, India | 2016 – 2018
• Automated national inventory reporting via Power BI, enhancing visibility and accuracy.
• Integrated supplier data into ERP/SAP, reducing manual errors by 25%.
• Supported supplier performance evaluation, demand forecasting, and procurement planning.
• Streamlined logistics coordination and implemented cost-control initiatives across warehouses.
• Reduced excess stock and optimized purchasing using data-driven models.
EDUCATION
• MBA – Financial Management, Madras University IDE (2018) | Chennai, India
• PGDM – Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Loyola College (2016) | Chennai, India
• BE – Mechanical Engineering, Anna University (2014) | Chennai, India
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• ERP Tools: SAP (Ariba I-Buy, S4 Hana, MDM, GPMA, Hubwoo)
• Automation Tools: Power Apps, Power Automate, RPA, SQL
• Analytics: Power BI (Dashboarding, KPI Reporting, Spend Analysis)
• Database Platforms: Azure DB, GCP, MDM Data Manager
• AI Integration: Generative AI (Prompting, Copilot) for market research and contract review
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
• Star Performer of the Quarter, Vestas Wind Technology (2024–2025)
• Star Employee of the Year, Wipro Technologies (2019–2021)
• Delivered €11.87 million savings through process optimization (2024)
• Implemented 12+ automation workflows, cutting processing time by 40%
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & ORGANIZATIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS
• ERT Coordinator, Wipro – Conducted emergency training and maintained safety readiness.
• Event Organizer, Wipro – Planned and executed employee engagement programs.
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING
• Blue Dart Aviation India Ltd. – Gained exposure to cargo project planning and supply chain coordination.
• Ford India Pvt. Ltd. – Studied automotive body-shop manufacturing and process control.
• Ashok Leyland Pvt. Ltd. – Understood assembly operations and heavy machinery workflows.
LANGUAGES
• English (Fluent)
• Hindi (Fluent)
• Tamil (Native)



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