Hansnath. Chauhan

•Heading the procurement department for Renaissance & Four Points By Sheraton Ahmedabad.

Responsible for the overall strategy and execution of the supply chain management function as well as the planning and directing of activities and operations of the business
• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities to streamline processes and improve accuracy and efficiency within operations.
• Negotiated contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Maximized benefits and minimized costs by streamlining procurement processes, saving of INR 31.10lakhs for RHI & FPS for the last 11 months.
• Manage FF&E and Capex projects of Renaissance & Four Points By Sheraton Ahmedabad.
• Monitoring open Purchase Orders and Stock Status reports and expediting order fulfillment to ensure on-time delivery.

•Attended exhibitions/seminars for sourcing new suppliers and products with better price-performance.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of management and with all departments.
• Negotiate and set up new vendors and purchasing contracts when necessary.
• Complete quotes and find sources for improved products, lower cost, and faster delivery.
• Drives cost savings quality improvement projects and innovation
• Leads negotiation efforts for major supply contracts to reduce the cost of goods.
• Take the lead in the tender process and evaluate potential vendors for the tendering.
• Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.

• Negotiated with vendors to procure best prices and quickest service for equipment and supplies.
• Consulted and advised department heads on equipment and supply decisions.
• Managed and maintained long-term relationships with Cluster and National approved suppliers.
• Worked with JW Marriott Sahar to streamline and handle the Engineering procurement for one year
• Negotiated contracts to set prices, quality standards and cost-reduction targets for long-term operational success.
• Reviewed and approved requisitions enabling purchasing department to start purchasing process.
• Reviewed purchasing department activities with Cluster Purchase Manager to evaluate opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements
• Modified price levels, availability and markets for competitive company advantage
• Managed FF&E supplies and equipment and maintained accurate records.
• Negotiated contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Managed procurement of Engineering & General category.
• Monitored supplier performance against contractual standards and implemented continuous improvement actions impacting costs and performance
• Maximized benefit and minimized costs by streamlining procurement processes, saving of Inr 2.64 Cr over 12 months.
• Assessed quality standards and encouraged suppliers to integrate standards with company objectives.
• Consulted and advised department heads on equipment and supply decisions.
• Negotiated with vendors to procure best prices and quickest service for equipment and supplies.
• Worked closely with suppliers for service level agreement compliance and effective logistics support.

• Was part of the pre-opening of Fairfield By Marriott Indore team.
• Responsible to search new products, market standard, optimal price trends etc and conduct market surveys.
• Responsible for procurement of FF&E items by involving owners, GM & Finance Head.
• Invite vendor quotations & channelizing end to end process, product sample testing, etc
• Tracking & reporting product purchase specification, requisition, and purchase order, etc
• Liaising with the other departments (majorly finance) for vendor payments.
• Handling end to end purchase for multiple departments (individually as well as with team) and ensuring requirement delivery before timelines
• Co-ordination with stores and vendors for material receiving
• Conduct market surveys, developing vendors, product purchase considering hygiene, team operations, etc
• Enhance market research, product quality; supplier tie ups; tender processes, etc
• Supporting team to ensure smooth teamwork and guide subordinates as and when needed
• Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.

• Source the required material at the right price, as per specifications and at the earliest time
• Developed new suppliers locally to reduce cost of top 10 items of the hotel.
• Prepare comparatives with a minimum of three parallel quotations for all the purchases for the hotel.
• Adhere to the standards set by the corporate office.
• Maintaining records of supplier contracts, agreements, goods ordered received
• Assist all concerned in conducting market surveys and supplier premises inspection visit as and when required and submit the reports.
• To prepare purchase specifications for Food & Beverage items in conjunction with the chefs and respective heads of other department.
• Development of alternative local sources for imported materials which help in cost savings.
• Attended and participated in food tasting panel for food and beverage evaluation and vendor selection.
• Ensure that all products or services are bought at the most competitive price and delivered on time
• Been awarded as runner up for “Highest Cost Savings” for the Year 2015-2016
• Worked on Task Force for CY Raipur, Chhattisgarh in the year 2015 during the pre-opening of the hotel.
• Recommended changes for improvement to maximize benefit, conducts cost benefit analysis for identifying strategic recommendations
• Consulted and advised department heads on equipment and supply decisions.

• Identify potential suppliers, visiting existing suppliers, and building and maintaining good relationships with them.
• Negotiated with vendors to procure best prices and quickest service for equipment and supplies.
• Analyze market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and prepare reports for management relating to lead times for planning purposes.
• Vendor development at cluster and local level, Alternative vendor development.
• Monitor & follow up with units of Thane, Panvel, Lonavala & Mahabaleshwar for requirements, inventory level, slow/non moving products, near expiry products etc.
• Forecast price trends and their impact for future activities.
• Give presentations about market analysis and possible growth.

• Coordinating with the Outlet teams of EATC, PBTB and Gourdon House Hotel for their requirement and ensuring all food & non food products set up required is delivered on time.
• Prepare purchase orders.
• Find sources of supply and obtain quotes from suppliers.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Receive, store and issue goods as per HACCP standards.
• Check incoming materials for quality, and quantity against invoices, purchase orders and packing slips or other documents
• Plan and manage inventory levels of products and materials.

• Procurement of especially non-perishable and packaging products for Go Air, Jet Konnect & Jetlite.
• Negotiating with suppliers to ensure that raw material cost targets are met.
• Sourcing the market for high quality suppliers in accordance to departmental needs.
• Managing the stocks and replenishment of the same with timely indenting.
• Managing the supply chain and replenishment of stocks by indenting on time.
• Accountable for the preparation and arrangement of food sampling for the menu change in coordination with the HO, F & B team and the airline officials.

• Take responsibility for the business performance of the restaurant.
• Responsible for stock indenting and replenishment.
• Cross selling and up selling to reduce the wastage.
• Assisting in store auditing.
• Maintaining high standards of quality control, hygiene, and health and safety.