Aneesh Vattolikkara
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Experienced purchasing management professional skilled in improving procurement cost-efficiency. Networks and negotiates strategically to meet stock demands. Coordinates buying and logistics to achieve delivery targets.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Cluster Purchasing Manager
Knight Castle Hotel
Dubai
04.2025 - 07.2025
- Company Overview: Formerly known as Carlton Palace Hotel
- Maintained a consistent supply chain by monitoring delivery timescales against forecasted needs.
- Directed large-scale global sourcing initiatives that led to significant reductions in material costs.
- Led negotiations with suppliers for best prices, securing significant cost savings for the company.
- Coordinated with internal departments for efficient procurement planning, leading to smooth operations.
- Handled complex negotiations with key suppliers which resulted in favourable pricing structures.
- Developed a comprehensive understanding of market trends, resulting in better sourcing decisions.
- Streamlined purchasing processes to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Managed stock control efficiently, reducing waste and increasing productivity.
Cluster Purchasing In charge
J5 Hotels Groups
Dubai
11.2023 - 04.2025
- Company Overview: Rimal and Rihab Rotana
- Prepared detailed reports on buying activities for senior management review.
- Coordinated logistical arrangements for incoming goods, ensuring timeliness.
- Assisted in developing annual purchasing plans and budgets to meet company goals.
- Developed risk management procedures to mitigate potential supply chain disruptions.
- Coordinated with sales and production departments for efficient procurement planning.
- Streamlined purchase order process by implementing a new tracking system.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by diligently reviewing supplier contracts.
Purchasing Manager and Cost Controller
Tabu Restaurant
Dubai
02.2022 - 10.2023
- Company Overview: St. Regis Down, a high-end restaurant and lounge, offering modern Japanese cuisine
- Developed strong relationships with vendors; ensured high-quality goods at competitive prices.
- Identified potential suppliers through rigorous market research, expanding the pool of reliable vendors available.
- Achieved cost savings for the company by negotiating favourable contract terms with suppliers.
- Managed stock control efficiently, reducing waste and increasing productivity.
- Directed daily operations to achieve maximum output and reduce costs.
- Oversaw records covering purchasing transactions, distribution flow and stock storage.
- Conducted detailed variance analysis to highlight areas of overspend.
- Fostered strong relationships with suppliers to negotiate better pricing arrangements.
Purchasing Supervisor
TAJ Hotel
Dubai
08.2016 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: Taj Hotels is a chain of luxury hotels.
- Expedited order processing with detailed record keeping.
- Arrange market surveys/prepare comparisons & saving reports.
- Reviewed purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company guidelines.
- Negotiated contracts for improved supplier relationships.
- Developed a robust system of internal controls over procurement activities to mitigate risk.
- Streamlined purchasing operations, resulting in significant process improvements.
- Accurately anticipated future customer demand through predictive analysis of historical data.
- Directed daily operations to achieve maximum output and reduce costs.
- Maintaining HACCP Records and Maintaining AMC Records.
- Follow up for FOC Support & Credit Notes.
Cluster Procurement Officer
Hilton Resort & Spa
RAK
04.2015 - 08.2016
- Company Overview: Hilton Hotels & Resorts is Hilton's flagship brand and one of the largest hotel brands in the world.
- Accommodating purchase requests and maintaining the records departments.
- Acquiring quotations and preparing comparisons.
- Processing RFQs for Food, Engineering, General items & Miscellaneous.
- Coordinating with the Purchasing Manager to prepare purchase orders as per the purchasing request.
- Ensuring all the purchase orders are sent on the proper time to the suppliers & Follow up with suppliers for deliveries on time.
- Hilton Hotels & Resorts is Hilton's flagship brand and one of the largest hotel brands in the world.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Skills
- Advanced Excel capabilities
- Resourceful vendor identification
- Vendor assessment proficiency
- Managing tight deadlines
- Ethical procurement practices
- Inventory management expertise
- Market trend awareness
- Internal stakeholder engagement
- Budgeting and forecasting accuracy
- CIPS certification pursue
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced
Custom
- Oracle System
- Birch street
- ACE Financials
- Winhms
Timeline
Cluster Purchasing Manager
Knight Castle Hotel
04.2025 - 07.2025
Cluster Purchasing In charge
J5 Hotels Groups
11.2023 - 04.2025
Purchasing Manager and Cost Controller
Tabu Restaurant
02.2022 - 10.2023
Purchasing Supervisor
TAJ Hotel
08.2016 - 01.2022
Cluster Procurement Officer
Hilton Resort & Spa
04.2015 - 08.2016
Master of Business Administration -
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