Materials Manager

As a Materials Manager at our new Gateway Hotel in Ahmedabad, you will be responsible for negotiating with selected suppliers and obtaining quotations. You will coordinate and arrange site visits with contractors and end-users to gather necessary quotations. It will be your duty to maintain close and frequent contact with suppliers to stay up-to-date on market and product information. You will need to identify and select reliable suppliers for daily food and beverage purchasing based on regular quotations. Additionally, you will attend and participate in food tasting panels for evaluation and vendor selection. Working alongside the Microbiologist and the Chef, you will conduct regular vendor site audits. As part of your role, you will prepare and negotiate contracts with selected suppliers and attend exhibitions/seminars to source new suppliers and products at better price-performance ratios. Collaborating with the Central Materials Group, you will identify local vendors for procurement across the country. You will be responsible for verifying and authorizing procurement orders, placing orders, and expediting deliveries. Furthermore, you will prepare tender invitations, execute tender openings for selected items, and compare tenders for procurement decisions. It will also be your responsibility to source alternative products with competitive prices while maintaining quality, standards, and services. Lastly, you will prepare and submit a monthly cost-saving report to the Director of Finance/Manager Finance, showcasing the efficiencies and optimizations achieved in the materials management process.,