MEENATCHY MARIMUTHU
Norwich
Summary
Procurement and Contract Management Professional with 18+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, spend analysis, supplier relationship management, contract administration, procurement operations, tender management, vendor negotiations and supply chain management. Experienced in SAP Ariba, SAP S/4HANA, contract compliance, stakeholder management and cost reduction initiatives across mining, metals and power generation industries.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
SPEND MANAGEMENT ANALYST / CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
BHP Shared Services Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Kuala Lumpur
08.2017 - 01.2026
- Administered an $8 billion contract portfolio, improving contract compliance through amendments, price reviews and policy adherence.
- Identified cost-saving opportunities by analysing off‑contract spend and procurement inefficiencies.
- Led sourcing activities including RFP/RFQ preparation, proposal evaluation and commercial negotiations.
- Managed end‑to‑end procurement operations, ensuring timely processing of high‑volume purchasing requests and vendor enquiries via phone, email and workflow systems.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders and suppliers across multiple regions to resolve issues and enhance service delivery.
- Produced procurement performance reports, KPIs and operational dashboards to support decision-making.
PROCUREMENT EXECUTIVE
IHI Corporation
Kuala Lumpur
04.2009 - 07.2017
- Prepared, reviewed and updated contract documentation throughout the procurement lifecycle.
- Negotiated commercial terms to achieve cost‑effective sourcing outcomes and competitive pricing.
- Planned and managed procurement activities for equipment, materials and services to support project continuity.
- Coordinated with suppliers to expedite deliveries and resolve supply chain issues.
- Generated monthly procurement progress reports for headquarters, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
ADMIN CUM PROCUREMENT EXECUTIVE
Ishi Power Sdn Bhd
Kuala Lumpur
07.2005 - 03.2009
- Achieved cost savings through supplier evaluation, negotiation and competitive sourcing.
- Streamlined quotation requests, purchase orders and procurement documentation to enhance operational efficiency.
- Ensured accuracy of procurement databases and pricing records to support informed decision-making.
- Oversaw vendor payments and transaction records to facilitate timely financial processing.
Education
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Open University Malaysia
MalaysiaSkills
- Contract Management
- Procurement Operations
- Strategic Sourcing
- Vendor Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Spend Analysis
- Cost Reduction
- Contract Compliance
- Tender Management
- RFP/RFQ Management
- Commercial Negotiation
- Supply Chain Management
- Procurement Analytics
- KPI Reporting
- Risk Management
- Supplier Evaluation
- Vendor Performance
- Continuous Improvement
- Data Analysis
- KaiNexus utilization
- Microsoft Dynamics CRM
- SAP Ariba
- SAP S/4HANA
- Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Reporting)
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Procurement Transformation
AWARDS
- Circle of Champions, Cost Saving $120 Million in 720 Project which aim to reduce surplus stock and improve working capital.
- Endeavour Award, For creating Procurement Formats for Systemic & Effective Procurement.
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Malay
Proficient
C2
Tamil
Proficient
C2
Timeline
SPEND MANAGEMENT ANALYST / CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
BHP Shared Services Malaysia Sdn Bhd
08.2017 - 01.2026
PROCUREMENT EXECUTIVE
IHI Corporation
04.2009 - 07.2017
ADMIN CUM PROCUREMENT EXECUTIVE
Ishi Power Sdn Bhd
07.2005 - 03.2009
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Open University Malaysia