Meenatchy Marimuthu
Norwich,Norfolk
Summary
Skilled in comprehensive purchasing and contract management, specializing in mining, metals, and coal-fired power industries. Achievements include streamlining procurement operations and improving cost efficiency. Focused on contributing to organizational success and advancing industry standards through effective supply chain management.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work history
Spend Management Analyst / Contract Management
BHP Shared Services Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2017.08 - 2026.01
- Processed high volumes of purchasing requests and queries from internal customers and vendors via phone, email, and workflow.
- Supported team in preparing and analysing key performance indicators for purchasing operations.
- Assisted in managing contract activities, including amendments and price reviews, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures for an $8 billion contract.
- Facilitated end-to-end sourcing and tender processes, including preparation of RFPs and RFQs, while evaluating proposals and negotiating contract terms.
- Conducted spend analysis and tracked off-contract spend to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve procurement processes.
- Collaborated with internal and external business stakeholders across various geographic locations regarding purchasing requests and queries.
Procurement Executive
IHI Corporation
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2009.04 - 2017.07
- Assist in preparing and update contract documents, issue of final contract after approval.
- Source, select and negotiate for the best purchase package in terms of quality, price, terms, deliveries and services with suppliers.
- Develop, plan, organize, manage a cost effective procurement of materials, equipment and services required to support smooth operations.
- Contact suppliers in order to schedule/ expedite deliveries & to resolve shortages, missed/ late deliveries & other problems.
- Generating Procurement Monthly Progress Report and update it to Head Quarter.
Admin cum Procurement Executive
Ishi Power Sdn Bhd
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2005.07 - 2009.03
- Responsible on purchasing requisitions, quotation enquiries and issuance of purchase order.
- Source, select and negotiate for the best purchase package in terms of quality, price, terms, deliveries and services with suppliers.
- Maintain complete updated purchasing records/data and pricing in the system.
- Monitor all Progress Payment to Vendors. Input order & payment details in Internal System
- To assist the Contract Manager on material purchasing matters.
- Maintain the files and control logs as required by the project.
Education
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Open University Malaysia
Kuala LumpurSkills
- SAP S/4HANA expertise
- SAP Ariba proficiency
- Materials management
- Microsoft Dynamics CRM
- Excel and Office suite
- KaiNexus utilization
Languages
English
Malay
Tamil
Accomplishments
- Awarded in Circle of Champions for Cost Saving $120 Million in 720 Project which aim to reduce surplus stock and improve working capital.
- Received “Endeavour Award” for creating Procurement Formats for Systemic & Effective Procurement.
Soft Skills
- Supply Chain Management Procurement
- Data Analytics
- Contract Management
- Material Management
- Vendor Management and Cost Negotiation
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Problem Solving
- Planning and Organizing
- Excellent Communication
- Time Management
- Teamwork
- Administration
Timeline
Spend Management Analyst / Contract Management
BHP Shared Services Malaysia Sdn Bhd
2017.08 - 2026.01
Procurement Executive
IHI Corporation
2009.04 - 2017.07
Admin cum Procurement Executive
Ishi Power Sdn Bhd
2005.07 - 2009.03
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Open University Malaysia