Zahid Aslam

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.

Master of Business Administration

May 2003 to April 2004

Certificate of Accelerated Development Program

August 2000 to July 2002

Bachelor of Arts

August 1980 to July 1983

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