Cluster Materials Manager in Gloria Hotels and Resorts Dubai
Job Experience
Cluster Materials Manager
Gloria Hotels and Resorts Dubai
January 2015 to December 2016
Responsible for the Procurement and Stores operation of the two cluster properties with a total of 2100 rooms.
Primary role is to synergize resources between the two properties in order to add value through utilizing the combined buying leverage.
Negotiate and administer supplies and service contracts for cluster properties.
Coordinate the procurement of Capital Equipment and FF&E projects and lead price negotiations.
Currently handling various projects for cluster properties.
Area Dir of Purchasing
Sahngri-la Hotels & Resorts, UAE
August 2007 to November 2014
Support group properties in UAE and Oman through synergizing resources and negotiating Area Group Contracts.
Maintain regular communication with the teams in all the properties in order to provide an effective support in their daily operations.
Ensure that the link between the Purchasing Dptt at the corporate offices and at the property level remains continually effective.
Ensure smooth running of Purchasing department at the property level with an uninterrupted availability of goods.
Materials Manager
Beach Rotana Hotel Abu Dhabi, UAE
May 2005 to August 2007
Responsibilities included the smooth running of Purchasing and Stores operation, ensuring an uninterrupted availability of necessary supplies to other departments through interaction with the Department Heads and by
providing support to their operational areas.
Controlling the Inventory / Stocks. The Inventory Stores included Food, Beverage, General and Operating Equipment supplies.
Exploring alternative competent supply sources without compromising the established quality standards.
Materials Manager
Asmara InterContinental, Asmara, The State of Eritrea
May 2004 to April 2005
Responsibilities included the smooth running of Purchasing and Stores operation.
Liaising with the overseas suppliers and local government authorities for completion of the import process.
Exploring alternative competent supply sources without compromising the established quality standards.
Liaising with owning company and the corporate purchasing office.
Developing the Human Resources in order to execute succession plan effectively.
Ensure that corporate policies & procedure are followed.
Purchasing Manager
Crowne Plaza Hotel Dubai
January 2000 to April 2004
Responsible for the smooth running of the Purchasing operation.
Ensuring an uninterrupted availability of necessary supplies to other departments.
Interacting with the other department heads and providing support to the operational areas.
Liaising with owning company and the corporate purchasing office.
Ensuring that the capital expenditure purchases are carried out as per the agreed schedule.
Ensuring that the corporate policies and procedures are implemented and followed.
Purchasing Manager
Hotel InterContinental Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
July 1991 to January 2000
Starting as the Purchasing Agent I was later promoted to the position of the Purchasing Manager.
One of the major highlights of my tenure at the Hotel InterContinental Dubai was my involvement in the implementation of the Purchasing module of the Fidelio Food & Beverage Management System.
Education
Master of Business Administration
Preston Unitversity, Ajman (Emiratos Árabes Unidos)May 2003 to April 2004
Certificate of Accelerated Development Program
Institut de Management Hotelier International, Essec, Paris (Francia)August 2000 to July 2002
Bachelor of Arts
University of Punjab, Lahore (Pakistán)August 1980 to July 1983
Languages
English
Bilingual / Native
IT skills
Food Beverage Material System (GoldenBlue & Skysoftware)
Experto
MS Office
Experto
Other Skills
More Zahid
Career Goals
I look forward to be in a senior strategic Procurement role in a competitive and challenging business environment, where I can utilize my knowledge and expertise to achieve corporate and personal goals.
Industries of interest
Hotel
Areas of interest
Purchasing
Availability to travel and work outside the city
Yes
Interests and hobbies
Reading