Heading the Materials Function for our hotel Taj Palace, Lucknow.

Negotiates with selected suppliers and obtains quotations.
Coordinates and arranges site visits with contractors and end-users for obtaining necessary quotations.
Keeps close and frequent contact with suppliers to maintain up-to-date market and product information
Identifies and selects reliable and regular suppliers for daily food and beverage purchasing based on regular quotations.
Attends and participates in food tasting panel for food and beverage evaluation and vendor selection.
Conducts regular vendor site audits along with the Microbiologist and the Chef.
Prepares and negotiates contracts with selected suppliers




Attends exhibitions/seminars for sourcing recent suppliers and products with better price-performance.
Work with the Central Materials Group and identify vendors locally for procurement across the country
Verifies and authorizes procurement orders
Places orders and expedites deliveries
Prepares tender invitations and executes tender openings for selected items and compares tenders for procurement decisions
Sources alternative products with competitive prices, while striving to maintain better or comparable quality, standards and services.
Prepares and submits monthly cost saving report to Director of Finance/Manager Finance

📌 Materials Manager (Lucknow)
🏢 The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL)
📍 Lucknow