MeRLIN’s world-class scalable and secure platform equips sourcing professionals with automation, integration and collaboration capabilities to achieve excellent sourcing results and deliver profitability.
Configure workflows, business rules, response templates and more
Highly scalable, modular, flexible and secure platform tested and OWASP Top 10 Certified
Flexible deployment options and seamless Integrations
MeRLIN’s platform is based on Microsoft Technology stack and empowers sourcing leaders to be agile in decision making, offering improved compliance and security. Its robust features provide all you need to configure processes to streamline your procurement function the way you want it to be. MeRLIN is available on the Microsoft Azure Cloud platform.
A single source of truth collating disparate data, provides visibility to run global sourcing programs and mitigate risks.
Configure workflow & exception approvals across your business processes. Define Role & Rule based Multi-level approval scenarios seamlessly.
Ensure complete traceability with role-based accesses and audit logs. Know exactly who, where and when a field was updated.
MeRLIN is available on the Cloud and deployed on the Microsoft Azure Platform. Under specific situations, MeRLIN can also be deployed in your data centre.
MeRLIN’s highly configurable platform lets you create category-specific templates & effectively modify the application behaviour to meet your procurement processes.
Get complete visibility with a centralized Contract Repository having information on all executed contracts
Reduce process wait with clearly defined delegations and transfers. Delegate or transfer one or more tasks to another user with appropriate roles.
Integrate with your existing ERPs or bespoke systems using industry standard middleware to ensure seamless data flow.
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Vetri celebrated three years as CEO of MeRLIN Sourcing in June 2023. His vision spearheaded the transformation of the company internally through modernization and HR transformation and externally with the promise of delivering value to customers and putting them at the heart of the MeRLIN Sourcing business and product development strategy.
Vetri built his career in global software businesses over the last decades. Seasoned professional with a global perspective, spanning the Americas, Europe, and Asia, and a diverse industry background across EPC, Defense, manufacturing, automotive, and life sciences industries.
A firm believer in the principles of doing well by doing good, he won his two awards as the IT Executive of 2014-2015 and 2016-2017 in Europe. He is a highly regarded global thought leader in the IT and cloud software industries and is an active investor/advisor for emerging companies. He is known as a leader who builds and motivates world class teams, champions diversity, and exudes a deep passion for how technology can transform the workplace and empower individuals.
Dr. Werner Breuers completed his studies in chemistry at the RWTH Aachen University with a doctorate. He began his professional career in 1989 as a chemist at Hoechst AG in Frankfurt in the research and development department.
After managerial positions at Hoechst AG, Dr. Breuers took over management of the license and catalyst business at the polyethylene manufacturer Elenac GmbH in Kehl in 1999, which became part of the Basell group a year later. As a member of Basell’s Executive management team, he headed the global Technology Business division based in Milan and most recently served as President of Basell Polyolefins Europe based in Amsterdam.
Dr. Breuers has also been a member of the Board of Management of LANXESS AG since May 14, 2007 and was responsible for the Performance Polymers and Advanced Intermediates business units. His responsibilities and strategic operations also include the functional areas of Global Procurement & Logistics, Innovation & Technology and Industrial & Environmental Affairs. He has been board of several other companies and has also served as trustee of RWTH Aachen University and currently advising and supportinfg the growth of MeRLIN Sourcing in Europe.
Oliver Scheffert is an experienced entrepreneur with a successful completed doctoral program in business administration and a master’s degree in International Business Studies. He held management positions at Microsoft for nearly 13 years, receiving prestigious awards for exceptional leadership and results like the Circle of Excellence Platinum Award. Notably, Oliver led the ISV business unit in Germany to a billion-dollar revenue stream.
He later served as the General Manager/Managing Director at Aparavi Software Europe GmbH and recently founded CNSLT Partners GmbH, a strategy and management consultancy, leveraging his extensive specialist knowledge to help IT companies achieve lasting success.
