Shravan Chandrahas

Procurement professional with 2+ years of experience across FMCG, hospitality, and packaging industries. Skilled in end-to-end procurement operations, spend analytics, vendor management, and ERP systems (SAP MM, Ariba, Samko ERP). Comfortable working with data to drive cost savings and support category decisions.

Procurement Executive - Samko Holdings - London, UK

(2025-09)

• Solely managed procurement operations across 5 hospitality properties simultaneously, including Crowne Plaza, Hilton, and Radisson, covering all categories from FF&E to operational supplies.
• Supported property acquisition processes by coordinating procurement due diligence, vendor scoping, and cost benchmarking to inform management decisions during hotel onboarding.
• Negotiated and managed supplier contracts across multiple hotel properties, overseeing contract lifecycle from drafting and review through to renewal and compliance monitoring.
• Managed end-to-end procurement operations via Samko ERP, including purchase orders, supplier records, and master data governance across the S2P process.
• Analysed procurement spend data using Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP) to support cost optimisation, variance analysis, and category-level decisions across the portfolio.
• Managed CAPEX procurement budgets with ongoing tracking and EBITDA-aligned variance reporting, ensuring financial controls were maintained across all properties.

Procurement & Supply Chain Assistant - Seven Nexus - Manchester, UK

(2025-07 - 2025-09)

• Assisted in managing end to end supply chain operations within the FMCG sector, focusing on rice products.
• Coordinated procurement, transportation, and storage to ensure consistent product availability.
• Monitored supplier performance and maintained strong relationships to support timely deliveries.
• Prepared and reviewed documentation for imports, shipments, and inventory management.
• Analysed sales and stock data to optimise supply levels and minimise wastage.

Intern – Procurement & Import/Export Operations - PC Global Implex Ltd - London, UK

(2024-11 - 2025-06)

• Managed import/export documentation for packaging products, ensuring customs compliance and timely shipments.
• Coordinated with manufacturers, freight forwarders, and brokers to streamline international packaging logistics.
• Tracked purchase orders and supported on-time delivery of eco-friendly and industrial packaging materials.
• Assisted warehouse and finance teams with customs processes and documentation.
• Supported sales operations, client communications, and order processing for packaging solutions.
• Used Excel for data entry, tracking shipments, creating reports, and analysis (VLOOKUP, PivotTables).

Business Development & Procurement Executive - McSpices - India

(2020-02 - 2022-04)

• Developed and implemented strategies to boost product profitability and expand the customer base through market research.
• Monitored stock levels, processed timely order requests, and optimised supply chain efficiency.
• Trained new employees in customer service, money handling, and operational best practices.
• Reduced fraudulent charges by 50% while improving product recommendations to drive sales.
• Led business decisions that enhanced efficiency and reduced operational costs.

MSc - Engineering Management (Industrial Placement) - University of East London (2023 - 2025)

BEng - Mechanical Engineering - AJ Institute of Engineering (2018 - 2022)