head of procurement
Accor
Total des années d'expérience :28 years, 0 Mois
Senior Procurement Manager, Triguna Project
Materials Manager, Pullman Gurgaon
Materials Manager, Novotel Hyderabad Airport
Purchasing Manager, Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre & HICC, Hyderabad
Currently providing leadership and direction for procurement of MEP, FFE and OSE across six projects of Accor in Delhi & Chennai.
Key Achievements
Achieved significant cost saving by implementing strategic initiatives
o Negotiated with suppliers on lower quote rate to record 2% saving on order worth INR 850 Cr.
o Institutionalized value engineering initiatives to register 22% saving against budget.
o Nurtured a robust pool of local and global vendors for high quality and timely procurement.
o Streamlined policies and processes for inventory management to minimize inventory loss (2% at present)
o Orchestrated resources for effective manpower utilization; have 3 store personnel for 5 hotels.
o Negotiated annual maintenance contracts at time of procurement to enhance operational efficiency.
Institutionalized strict budgetary controls to register saving against budgeted values.
Singlehandedly managed procurement for Pullman Gurgaon Central Park, saving cost of hiring consultants.
Finalized budget for pre-opening and operating equipment supplies and parts for FFE Novotel Hyderabad Airport and Pullman Gurgaon Central Park.
Streamlined procurement processes and AMC contracts leading to a saving of INR 54, 00, 000 (USD 128, 571)
Finalized pan India contract for major consumed items.
Coached and mentored a high performing team; Seven team members are leading procurement function in various Accor group companies.
Key Projects: Welcome Group Grand Bay, Vizag; Welcome Group Sullivan Court, Ootacamund (Ooty) and renovation at Welcome Group Park Shereton, Chennai