Praveen Vijayakumar
About Praveen Vijayakumar
Praveen Vijayakumar is a Senior Buyer at Emerson in Chennai, India, with extensive experience in procurement and global vendor management.
Current Role as Senior Buyer at Emerson
Praveen Vijayakumar currently holds the position of Senior Buyer at Emerson in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. In this role, he is responsible for handling procurement activities, particularly for Emerson's Mexico plant, from the Chennai location. This includes managing global vendors and ensuring optimal inventory control. His duties involve the procurement of major commodities such as castings, forgings, and bar parts. His expertise extends to material management and export regulations, including Incoterms.
Previous Roles at FLSmidth and Flextronics
Before his current role at Emerson, Praveen Vijayakumar worked at FLSmidth as a Global Operations Associate from 2015 to 2017. During this period, he was involved in various global operations within the Chennai area, India. Prior to that, he held the position of Senior Analyst at Flextronics from 2012 to 2014, where he gained significant experience in operations within the same region.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Praveen Vijayakumar holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Operations Management from the University of Madras, which he completed from 2013 to 2015. He also achieved a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Misrimal Navajee Munoth Jain Engineering College, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. His educational qualifications have equipped him with the skills necessary for his roles in procurement and operations management.
Specialized Training and Knowledge
Praveen Vijayakumar has undergone specialized training, including a notable two-week on-site training at Emerson's Mexico plant. This training has augmented his extensive experience with various ERP systems, global vendor management, and material management. He is also well-versed in export specifications and Incoterms, which are critical for his role in overseeing the procurement activities for Emerson's Mexico plant from India.