Vimallan Ramakrishnan
About Vimallan Ramakrishnan
Vimallan Ramakrishnan is currently the Principal of Global Strategic Sourcing at Boston Scientific, with extensive experience in procurement, supplier management, and project management.
Current Role at Boston Scientific
Vimallan Ramakrishnan currently holds the position of Principal in Global Strategic Sourcing at Boston Scientific. He has been with the company since 2017, working out of Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States. In this role, he handles procurement management, focusing on process improvement and expenditure reduction across various indirect goods and services.
Previous Experience at Sandisk
Before joining Boston Scientific, Ramakrishnan worked as a Manager at Sandisk from 2015 to 2016. Based in Milpitas, California, he was responsible for overseeing procurement and strategic sourcing activities, ensuring efficient procurement processes and supplier management.
Global Category Manager Role at Sabic
From 2013 to 2015, Ramakrishnan served as the Global Category Manager in Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Management at Sabic in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In this position, he focused on commodity sourcing strategies, RFQ/RFP activities, and cost reduction initiatives, ensuring adherence to best practices in procurement.
Sourcing Leader at Schlumberger
Ramakrishnan held the role of Sourcing Leader and Brownfield Setup Core Team Member at Schlumberger from 2010 to 2013. His tenure in Sugar Land, Texas, involved managing sourcing activities and developing suppliers, with a strong emphasis on RoHs compliance and customer service.
Early Career at Celestica
Starting his career at Celestica, Ramakrishnan worked from 2000 to 2010 in Toronto, Ontario. As Team Leader and Section Head of Shared Services, he honed his skills in project management, contract management, and target setting, providing leadership in procurement and strategic sourcing.
Educational Background
Ramakrishnan earned a Master of Arts in Business Administration and Management from the University of Hertfordshire, completing his studies in 2008. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies and Communication from Universiti Malaya, graduating in 2000.
Expertise in Strategic Sourcing
With extensive experience in managing procurement for indirect goods and services, Ramakrishnan possesses deep knowledge of best-in-class procurement tools and techniques. His expertise includes process improvement, cost reduction initiatives, supplier development, and brownfield project setups.