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Bobby Cain Joins Raiven's Board of Directors

Raiven, an innovative platform focusing on agentic procurement for the trades, has made headlines following the addition of Robert (Bobby) W. Cain to its Board of Directors. As the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer for North America at Schneider Electric, Cain brings a wealth of experience in digital transformation and IT strategy across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

A New Era for Procurement

Raiven aims to revolutionize the procurement landscape by integrating artificial intelligence specifically tailored for the trades. Bobby Cain’s expertise is expected to bolster Raiven’s mission to enhance operational efficiencies in sourcing, pricing, quoting, and value-based decision-making. His enthusiasm for the project is evident: “Raiven's agentic AI for the CPO is exactly the category-defining bet I want to be part of,” he stated.

This new appointment coincides with Raiven’s ambition to develop a comprehensive Chief Procurement Office that is adept at managing the unique challenges faced by contractors in verticals such as electrical, HVAC, and broader multi-trade environments.

Why Bobby Cain?

Cain's track record in leading IT strategy and transformation at Schneider Electric made him an ideal candidate. His role involved streamlining quote-to-cash and ERP systems that align closely with the procurement workflows Raiven is enhancing for contractors. Manoj Puthenveetil, CEO of Raiven, remarked on Cain’s unique perspective: “Bobby has lived this from the OEM and distribution side. His perspective is exactly what we need right now.”

With his extensive industry background and a notable career, which includes leadership roles at GE and Rittal Corporation, Cain is poised to drive Raiven’s innovative vision forward. Additionally, his military background as a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel and Army Ranger reinforces his capabilities in leading high-stakes initiatives.

Raiven's Unique Offering

Raiven operates by leveraging trade-specific AI agents designed to tackle the intricacies of procurement effectively. Its platform ensures that the same team can manage multiple facets of the procurement process with greater capacity, guarding against margin erosion while ensuring purchasing visibility and material availability.

At the core of Raiven’s offering is its patented Raiven Best Value™ system, a solution designed for value-based procurement decisions. Unlike traditional methods that focus solely on the lowest price, Raiven evaluates procurement strategies based on a dynamic mix of factors, including price, availability, supplier reliability, and lead time, culminating in the best overall value for contractors.

Looking Forward

The addition of Bobby Cain to Raiven's Board emphasizes the company’s focus on advancing its technological capabilities and reliability within the procurement sector of the trades. With his deep expertise and commitment to applying AI to improve work processes in the trades, Raiven is well-positioned to lead the future of procurement. The team at Raiven is optimistic about its trajectory for growth and innovation, affirming that the right systems are essential for successful contractors aiming to excel in fast-paced environments.

For more information on Raiven, visit raiven.com.