Satish Kumar Varala

To associate with an organization, which provides a competitive and a challenging environment to utilize my skills, to enhance my knowledge and be a part of the team working towards the development of the organization. Expertise in Procurement, Stores, Receiving sections. Proven track record of developing procedures, service standards and operational policies, planning & implementing cost saving measures to achieve substantial reduction in terms of raw materials with excellent negotiation skills.

Adept at preparing contracts with vendors to procure equipment and materials in conformance to given specifications. Proficient at developing & negotiating with effective vendors for procuring all materials.

Purchase Manager - HEI Hospitalities Private Limited - PEMA Wellness Resort - Vishakapatnam

• Managing Project Procurements, Capital Equipments and Operational Requirements of all departments.
• Reduced operational expenses of main kitchen, engineering, healing departments.

Materials Manager - Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre of Accor Group - Hyderabad

(2019-07 - 2023-12)

• Managing of Tenders for annual rate contracts, Capex, Annual Maintenance Contracts for all the services and Operational requirements of all departments, including Stores & Receiving sections.
• Reduced operational cost of Laundry Boiler
• Increase in the discount of purchases of LP Gas cylinders
• Price reductions towards the purchase of room's hardware, face masks, hand gloves, safety shoes, disposable spoons & forks etc.
• Cost reduction in the procurement of kitchen equipment.
• Introduced more than 55 new vendors.
• Renegotiated for special prices and reduced annual maintenance costs.
• Introduced drinking water for rooms, extracted from atmosphere, in glass bottles, on returnable basis of used bottles, as part of discontinuing of single use plastic bottles.
• Increased revenue by identifying and providing retail space on a revenue sharing basis and introduced supply of diesel on credit terms with special discounted prices.

Deputy Purchase Manager - The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace of Marriott International - Hyderabad

(2010-11 - 2019-06)

Operating 427 rooms Hotel

• Responsible for annual contracts for all the regular products through tender process and procurement of operational requirements of engineering, F&B - Service, House-Keeping, Security departments etc.
• Negotiated special prices for the supply of Natural Mineral water, spices, gas cylinders, magazines etc., and achieved a saving of more than Rs.10,80,000.00.
• Introduced more than 99 new vendors as part of procurement of materials from the right source.
• Increased discount on Gas cylinders and introduced leading brand of toned milk resulting in a saving of more than 15,00,000 for 2016-17.
• Annual Winner of the "Outstanding Care for Community Category" – 2014.
• Special Recognition Annual Award – 2016 for the exceptional commitment to the mission and values of The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace.
• Winner of "Spirit to Serve Award" from Worldwide Business Councils – India of Marriott International.

Assistant Manager – Purchase & Materials - Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Limited for The Park Hotel, Hyderabad - Hyderabad

(2006-10 - 2010-10)

274 rooms project

• Responsible for negotiating and finalization of vendors and to issue the purchase orders after comparative rate analysis, approval of samples.
• Procurement of raw materials and disposable of scrap in accordance with green building norms.
• To ensure timely delivery of materials at site by making appropriate / alternative arrangements and payments to the vendors.
• Sourcing materials, capital items as per drawings and specifications.
• Monitoring the availability of materials without hampering the progress of the project.
• Managing logistics functions, negotiating with transporters and clearing agents for cost effective transport solutions.
• Reported directly to the Project Director & Vice-President (Projects) through strong, concrete and effective MIS.
• Proved pivotal in achieving cost saving of over Rs.49,50,000.00 during the purchase of wall tiles, tmt rebars etc.
• Accredited for fulfilling project requirement for the purchase of M.S.plates, beams etc., for the 8th floor structure.
• Efficiently provided timely purchase of bamboo flooring for Lobby Lounge with installation, sealants for swimming pool in a short period.
• Arranged special fancy telephone numbers 23456789, 23 33 43 53, 23 3333 23 for the Hotel from Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited.
• Arranged Nitco brand floor tiles, white marble pebbles, sun control film for Apeejay Business Centre etc., at Chennai.
• Major vendors handled: Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited – Vizag Steel Plant, Hyderabad & Visakhapatnam, Steel Authority of India: Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam & Bhilai, Tata Steel Ltd, Jindal Steel & Power Ltd, Zuari Cements and other private manufacturers.
• Arranged diesel, petrol etc., on credit and reduced cash transactions.
• Effectuated control systems for incoming / outgoing materials.
• Supported the sales team in achieving the targets through bookies, vendor details etc.
• Maintaining a data of more than 4500 supplier's contact details.

Purchase Supervisor - Taj Deccan, Hyderabad (Taj GVK Hotels & Resorts Limited) - Hyderabad

(2002-07 - 2006-09)

A HACCP Certified Hotel

• Preparation and implementation of purchase department's action plan in relation to company's business strategy.
• Selecting for reliable supplier in the process of achieving competitive pricing situation and ensuring uninterrupted supplies.
• Implementation of specific cost reduction plans and replacement plans to ensure the appropriate cost of goods and services is maintained.
• Maintain the relationship with other vendors for emergency supply of products.
• Maintenance of M.I.S. enabling improvements in C Q D Objectives-Report showing consumption and price variance, Market survey reports of A group items, tracking of commodity price movements, Rejection report of A group items, Internal customer satisfaction feedbacks, Late delivery reports of perishable items, Supplier satisfaction survey reports etc.
• Ensuring the group purchasing policies, processes, and procedures are implemented as per corporate guidelines
• Directing the Purchase Committee initiatives, organize meetings, prepare minutes, records, notes, list of contracts etc.
• Ensuring regular feedbacks from internal customers on quality of goods and services and take prompt action to resolve dissatisfaction.
• Ensuring regular market surveys related to demand-supply-price parameters and take proactive action wherever necessary.
• Float, receive, compare and evaluate RFQs.
• Conducting yield test for perishables on regular basis.
• Conducting periodical performance review meetings with other departments / internal satisfaction surveys.
• Tracking the introduction of new samples / products to user departments and their availability with specified quantity and getting the feedback.
• Ensuring strict adherence to HACCP quality standards for all the incoming materials.
• Carried out frequent vendor audits along with Microbiologist.
• Reduction of inventory levels by working out right consumption pattern and monthly service reports.
• Reduction in lead-times and accelerated response times by working out common and market's best suppliers.
• Reviewing the purchase planning and anticipate the needs for all items.
• Executed periodic checks at the receiving and all stores to ensure quality and timely delivery and proper storage with controlled inventories.
• Monitored incoming materials supplied by vendors and ensuring that they are as per quality and quantity specifications.
• Proposing cost saving initiatives to Executive Chef / Food & Beverage Manager relating the special availability of materials / pricing of new products.
• Played stellar role in implementing special prices for juices, basmati rice, green peas, sunflower oil compare to Central Purchase throughout India / regional rate contract and achieved considerable cost reduction.
• New products for bar snacks & mini-bar, guest folders at a lesser price with improved quality were introduced etc.
• Member of Tata Council for Community Initiative.
• Prepared a Job description containing of Specifications for receiving the perishables, gas, Diesel, and calories in specific foods.
• Effective and strong price negotiations directly with manufacturers for the rates of 2003- 04 and compare to the rates of 2002-03, the rates were reduced by maintaining and increasing the quality and resulting a saving and involved in annual tenders for all the perishables and provisions.
• 41 New Vendors were introduced after conducting market surveys, authorizations from the respective manufacturers.
• Introduced inspection methodology to get right quality of materials and reject the inferior quality.
• Received Best Attendance Award for the years 1996-97 & 2003-04.
• Distinction of being a member of the team involved in getting the HACCP Certification at Taj Residency, Hyderabad.

Receiving Supervisor - Taj Residency, Hyderabad (Taj GVK Hotels & Resorts Limited) - Hyderabad

(2000-02 - 2002-06)

Food & Beverages Cashier - Holiday Inn Krishna, Hyderabad - Hyderabad

(1996-08 - 2000-01)

B.Com - Commerce - Sri Venkateswara University

Articleship - Accounting - Institute of Chartered Accountants of India