Vishnu AV
Abudhabi
Summary
Experienced procurement professional with extensive knowledge of the hospitality and tourist industries. Excellent scheduling, planning, coaching, and negotiation abilities displayed in purchasing and inventory management. Focused on meeting client needs and increasing sales and profits. Develop a strategic vendor/supplier relationship to create cost-effective solutions and reach mutually beneficial agreements.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Corporate procurement Buyer - Shared services
Aldar Hospitality
Abu Dhabi, UAE
09.2024 - Current
- Owing total 25 properties & managing the operation of 8 properties (Yas Plaza Hotels 6 hotels Yas Rotana, Radisson Blu Yas, Crowne Plaza Yas, Park in, Centro Hotels, Staybridge Suites, Al Dhafra Resort, Saadiyat Beach luxury beach club including Kai Beach, Mamsha Beach, 2 Beach Marinas.
- Negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers and vendors to achieve favorable terms and conditions.
- Conduct market research and analyze supplier proposals to ensure competitive pricing and high-quality products and services.
- Preparing and submitting purchase orders and resolving any order discrepancies.
- Assisting in the development and implementation of purchasing strategies to optimize efficiency and reduce costs.
- Ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulations.
- Processing purchase orders and requisitions for various departments.
- Lead the procurement process for a large corporate organization.
- Source and negotiate contracts with suppliers to ensure favorable terms and cost savings while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with company goals and reduce operational costs.
- Collaborate with internal departments such as finance, operations to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Monitor and maintain accurate procurement records and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
- ESG & Sustainable Procurement - Source Eco Friendly of product from sustainable.
Purchasing Officer & Receiving
Saadiyat Beach Club - Aldar Hotels and Hospitality
Abu Dhabi, UAE
07.2021 - 08.2024
- Handling day-to-day FNB & kitchen Market list (Dry Goods, Chilled meat & Frozen Items, FNB liquors) and good knowledge of all the Market products
- Assist the Purchasing Manager with the purchasing of all goods and equipment required by the hotel
- Purchase the correct goods and materials at a competitive price and proper quantities/volumes
- Report all monthly savings to the hotel Team
- Work with hotel management to improve the purchasing process as a way to reduce waste and improve profitability
- Maintain good communication and working relationships with all hotel areas
- Prepared purchase orders for all departments
- Verified quality of incoming supplies and created thorough records of any issues
- Received incoming shipments and checked item quality and quantity against purchase order details
- Strong knowledge of Hospitality sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in reading the market
- Obtain the best credit facilities, terms of payments and profit margin with Hospitality manufactures/suppliers
- Maintain procurement files in orderly fashion and updated by the day
- Supervise the delivery and inventory taking of goods
- Manage vendor relationships and assist in building effective partnerships with manufactures/suppliers.
Purchasing Assistant
Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort & Al Maha A Luxury Collection, UAE
Fujairah,Al Aqah
09.2018 - 06.2021
- Complex purchasing Assistant
- Maintain strong working relationships with our vendor
- Manage Purchase Orders
- Identify potential vendors and obtain quotes
- Track and monitor purchases, from initial order to delivery
- Providing Purchasing and logistics support to the product management team
- Working closely with the supplier to resolve any issues that negatively affect delivery timescales.
Education
Skills
- Ace Financial, Opera, My Micros, Net View Point, Microsoft Dynamics 365, FMC
- Microsoft Office: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point
Languages
English, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 04/22/1991
- Nationality: Indian
Custom
- Travelling
- Interacting with new groups
- Book reading and internet surfing
Timeline
Corporate procurement Buyer - Shared services
Aldar Hospitality
09.2024 - Current
Purchasing Officer & Receiving
Saadiyat Beach Club - Aldar Hotels and Hospitality
07.2021 - 08.2024
Purchasing Assistant
Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort & Al Maha A Luxury Collection, UAE
09.2018 - 06.2021
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