William Suresh Selvaraj

Operations Associate

Ampang, Selangor, Malaysia20 yrs 2 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Achieved 10-25% cost savings through strategic negotiations.
Led digital procurement transformation initiatives.
Expert in managing complex vendor relationships.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Procurement Manager with expertise in SaaS and IT services procurement.

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Skills

Core Skills

ProcurementVendor ManagementDigital ProcurementCost ManagementSupplier SourcingOperations ManagementChange Management

Other Skills

Contract ManagementeProcurementDigital TransformationStakeholder CollaborationNegotiationCost ReductionSourcingContract Lifecycle ManagementSupplier RelationshipsMarket EvaluationAdministrative ManagementProcess ImprovementReportingClient RelationshipsPerformance Management

About

Results-driven IT Procurement Manager with 10+ years of experience leading end-to-end sourcing strategies across software, cloud, hardware, and IT professional services. Recognized for delivering measurable business value through strategic vendor negotiations, contract lifecycle management, digital procurement transformation, and cross-functional stakeholder alignment. Proven track record securing 10–25% cost savings, improving vendor performance, and strengthening compliance through structured RFP/RFQ execution, TCO analysis, and contract governance. Adept in navigating complex licensing models (Microsoft, Oracle, AWS, Google Cloud, Cisco, Adobe) and optimizing multi-year SaaS and cloud agreements. I partner closely with IT, Finance, Security, Legal, and Business Leaders to drive commercial outcomes, mitigate vendor risk, and modernize procurement processes. Passionate about delivering efficiency, transparency, and sustainable long-term value through data-driven decision-making. Currently seeking opportunities to scale my impact across global or regional teams, contribute to digital transformation, and lead strategic procurement initiatives that accelerate organizational growth.

Experience

20 yrs 2 mos

Total Experience

5 yrs

Average Tenure

5 yrs 10 mos

Current Experience

Eml group

Procurement Manager

Jun 2020 – Present · 5 yrs 10 mos · Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · Hybrid

Lead end-to-end sourcing for software, cloud, SaaS, hardware, and IT services portfolios across enterprise-level stakeholders.
Negotiate multi-year SaaS and cloud contracts achieving 10–25% cost savings while improving commercial terms and SLAs.
Drive procurement governance including contract reviews, TCO modeling, risk assessments, and vendor scorecarding.
Support digital procurement transformation by implementing or optimizing eProcurement tools (e.g., Coupa, SAP Ariba).
Collaborate with IT, Legal, InfoSec & Finance to ensure full alignment on technology requirements and compliance.
Manage strategic vendor performance frameworks to enhance service delivery, reduce risk, and support innovation.

ProcurementVendor ManagementContract ManagementCost ManagementDigital Procurement

Prince court medical centre

2 roles

Senior Executive

Promoted

Nov 2017 – May 2020 · 2 yrs 6 mos · On-site

Managed sourcing activities for IT categories, including software renewals, hardware procurement, maintenance, and managed services.
Conducted RFQs, bids, and market evaluations to ensure best-value outcomes.
Supported contract lifecycle activities, ensuring alignment with business and governance requirements.
Strengthened supplier relationships to improve delivery performance and reduce operational issues.

SourcingContract Lifecycle ManagementSupplier RelationshipsMarket EvaluationProcurementSupplier Sourcing

Coordinator Administration, Quality & Risk Management

Sep 2009 – Aug 2017 · 7 yrs 11 mos · Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · On-site

Maintains administrative workflow by studying methods; implementing cost reductions; developing reporting procedures.
Creates and revises systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices; studying utilization of micro-computer and software technologies; evaluating personnel and technological requirements; implementing changes.
Resolves administrative problems by analyzing information; identifying and communication solutions.
Maintains rapport with customers, managers, and employees by arranging continuing contacts; researching and developing new services and methods; setting priorities; resolving problem situations.
Maintains suggestion system by directing and controlling administrative technical aspects in accordance with management directives.
Provides information by answering questions and requests.
Maintains continuity of work operations by documenting and communicating needed actions to management; discovering irregularities; determining continuing needs.
Guides employee actions by researching, developing, writing, and updating administrative policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines; communicating developments to management.
Completes administrative projects by identifying and implementing new technology and resources; redesigning systems; recommending re-deployment of designated resources.
Accomplishes department and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
Skills/Qualifications: Organizational Astuteness, Managing Processes, Process Improvement, Reporting Skills, Change Management, Client Relationships, Supports Innovation,
Preparing for ISO 9001 : 2008 (QMS)