LINGGESHWARAN KHERICHENAN
Kuala Lumpur,14
Summary
Results-driven Procurement & Sourcing professional with proven expertise in end-to-end sourcing, contract lifecycle management, and regulatory compliance. Adept at streamlining contract renewals, optimizing supplier engagement, and delivering measurable commercial value. Recognized for strong commercial acumen, hands-on execution, and the ability to mentor junior team members. Brings extensive experience in managing IT category procurement across diverse business functions, including the Agriculture, Finance & Banking, and Energy sectors. Successfully delivered significant cost improvements through data-driven analysis, industry-standard price benchmarking, and strategic supplier negotiations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Lead IT Software
Shell Business Operations
07.2022 - Current
- Individually managing a demanding, commercial scope of Software categories, with net spending of 50 Mil USD +/- cumulatively with 45+ contracts.
- Deep understanding of IT business, its risks, mitigation and business objectives
- Global Role with scope Develop and implement pragmatic procurement strategies and tactics based on regularly updated cost models, business requirement and supplier industry analyses.
- Fully compliant to the code of conduct, commercial assurance, and group assurance processes
- Driven cost reductions and value beyond the usual (cash preservation/cost savings/process efficiency). Identified opportunities in the contract portfolio to create more value and/or to eliminate waste.
Assistant Procurement Manager (IT Sourcing & Contract Management)
Hong Leong Bank Berhad
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Carry out forward planning of IT procurement activity including reviewing tender event schedules.
- Conduct research to ascertain the best products in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality.
- Facilitates/conducts competitive bids, RFPs, negotiations and contracting for direct materials and services.
- Develop effective supplier relationships and ensure implementation of effective supplier management practices in conjunction with contract management, according to best practice and in a cost-effective manner.
- Responsible for the organization's purchasing of CAPEX and OPEX, and contracts renewal.
- Deliver and monitor compelling analysis and insights that inform management of the results of the bank's procurement activities.
- Produce regular reports on performance and provide comprehensive management information and in-depth analysis when requested including spend analysis, savings secured and potential savings.
Operations Manager
Palmiss (BRP Plantations Sdn Bhd)
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Perform an array of sourcing assignments regarding organization request in IT, Agri-Inputs, General Electrics and raw materials.
- Involved in new project procurement ventures, which encompasses business model analysis, cost& benefits analysis and feasibility study on agriculture purchasing and farming initiative.
- Provide cost reduction measures using results from financial and budget analysis data, cost, and product review comparison for materials.
Procurement, Logistics & IT Executive
Olam International
11.2016 - 06.2020
- Perform an array of sourcing assignments encompassing three main categories of Workshop, Mill and Agri-Input with a cumulative size of EUR 100mil.
- Work closely with ground operation to plan and ensure scheduled deliver of goods and proprietaries.
- Provide cost reduction measures using results from financial and budget analysis data, cost and product review comparison for materials/fertilisers and other purchases in Olam Palm/Rubber which will aid in business recommendations.
- Carry out verification and monitor payment procedures as well as ensure all purchasing activities are in compliance with company procedures.
- To monitor purchase, delivery, and stock level of Agri-Inputs in estates.
- Review and summarize all quotations as well as highlighting recommendations on possible sourcing area.
- Assist and oversee shipments with suppliers and freight forwarder on full container loading and LCL shipments.
- Perform due diligence on Chemical and fertilisers suppliers, to ensure compliance as per RSPO guidelines.
- Liaise with local forwarders and call for ocean& inland freight quote for goods purchased on ex-work terms.
- Purchasing IT gadgets and machines within allotted budget and carry out maintenance works for Firewall and local server.
Order Support Expert
Convergys Malaysia
08.2016 - 11.2016
- Assist Customer with transactions
- Network problems complain through phone and mail
- Update of pending cases in SalesForce and Google Docs
Education
BBA - Business Administration
Inti International University
MalaysiaSPM - undefined
Victoria Institution
Skills
- Product assessment and cost analysis
- Stakeholder relationship management
- Market analysis using industry tools
- Effective contract management
- Contract negotiation with global vendors
- Accurate inventory auditing
- Managing purchase order processes
- Regulatory compliance expertise
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
Accomplishments
- Consolidation of demand management within Shell's Real Estate IT portfolio, which resulted in cumulative savings of USD 1.64 million—a testament to my ability to align procurement strategy with enterprise-wide cost optimization
- At Hong Leong Bank, I led the procurement and contracting activities for a landmark collaboration with IBM on the Open Infrastructure Offering (OIO)—a comprehensive infrastructure solution integrating hardware, software, services, and disaster recovery into a single customized agreement valued at over USD 25 million per annum. I also spearheaded the strategic renewal of the Workday application, successfully mitigating costs while incorporating advanced modules that enhanced organizational capability.
- My tenure at Olam International further solidified my expertise in large-scale procurement. I played a pivotal role in managing an annual spend of EUR 250 million, covering categories such as workshop equipment, mill machinery, agrochemicals, fertilizers, IT consumables, and construction materials for estate infrastructure
System Proficiency
Microsoft Office | ARIBA | Sales Force | ServiceNow |ERP-GSAP/SERP/TSAP/BLUEPRINT/ S/4HANA
LANGUAGE & IT SKILLS
Proficient English
Proficient Malay
Proficient Tamil
Proficient Bahasa Indonesia
References
- Name: Rutger Steenbrink | Designation: IDT Manager | Organisation: Shell | Contact: Rutger.Steenbrink@shell.com
- Name: Pavel Roy | Designation: IT Operations Manager | Organisation: Shell | Contact: Pavel.Roy2@shell.com\
- Name: Sumith Fernando | Designation:Group Business Controller / Head of Finance| Organisation: Asian Agri Group | Contact:+62 811 6278811 | sumith_fernando@asianagri.com
Timeline
Commercial Lead IT Software
Shell Business Operations
07.2022 - Current
Assistant Procurement Manager (IT Sourcing & Contract Management)
Hong Leong Bank Berhad
07.2021 - 06.2022
Operations Manager
Palmiss (BRP Plantations Sdn Bhd)
07.2020 - 06.2021
Procurement, Logistics & IT Executive
Olam International
11.2016 - 06.2020
Order Support Expert
Convergys Malaysia
08.2016 - 11.2016
SPM - undefined
Victoria Institution
BBA - Business Administration
Inti International University
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