Shailendra Singh
ST. REGIS RESORT 5 STAR LUXURY
Miami
1
Certification
21
years of professional experience
Director of Purchasing with extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management. Achieved significant cost savings exceeding $1 million through effective contract negotiations and supplier relations. Established operational procedures that improved efficiency and compliance, consistently exceeding budget targets.
Work History
Sr. Purchasing Manager
1 Year- Annual Revenue - $150 million.
- Food cost 25.3% Closed (Year2025) below Budget of 28%
- Secured $432,000 in food rebates and $865,000 in supplies rebates through 85% Avendra vendor adoption.
- Directed procurement for all CAPEX soft-renovation projects, ensuring purchasing alignment and strict controls.
- Controlled CAPEX expenditures: engineering $14.7 million, rooms $6.2 million, F&B $800,000 from 2025 onward.
- Managed bid processes for engineering and rooms, consolidating suppliers to streamline cycle times.
- Drafted CAPEX procurement checklist to enhance bid completeness and clarify project requirements.
- Produced monthly variance reports to compare committed spend against budget, facilitating timely corrective actions.
- Established new LSOP for property to clarify procedures and ensure operational consistency.
Director of Purchasing
1 Year 6 Months- Annual Revenue - $84.5 million.
- Food cost 27.6% Closed (Year2024) below Budget of 30.3%
- Establishing New LSOP for the property with improved process.
- Achieved $923,000 savings by utilizing 85% Avendra vendors for hotel operations in 2024 (food rebate: $245,000; operating supplies: $678,000).
- Strategically negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms, and reducing costs by 15%.
- Led the development of purchasing policies that aligned with company objectives, improving compliance by 20%.
- Created supplier performance metrics to enhance quality standards and improve delivery times.
- Streamlined procurement processes by applying forecasting techniques and conducting market trend analysis to improve decision-making.
Purchasing Manager
1 Year 9 Months- Annual Revenue - AED 125million
- Food cost 18.2 Closed (Year 2023-2024) Budget of 22.4%. Beverage Cost 13.7% Budget of 19.7%.
- Developed and implemented cost-saving strategies, achieving reduced expenditures while maintaining quality standards.
- Established relationships with key vendors, ensuring timely delivery and consistent supply chain reliability.
- Identified potential suppliers, evaluated them in terms of price, quality, selection, service, support, and reliability.
- Analyzed market trends, recommending adjustments in product mix and pricing structure to align with market demands.
- Ensured compliance with corporate policies regarding ethical business practices in the procurement process.
Purchasing Manager
5 Years 9 Months- Annual Revenue - AED 70 million
- Achieved food cost of 27.6%, closing below budget of 24.1%
- Procurement In charge for Radisson Blu Resort renovation (Budget AED 15 million)
- Negotiated contracts with supply vendors, securing competitive pricing on materials and items.
- Researched new sources for supplies, materials, and services to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
- Conducted regular vendor performance reviews to ensure quality standards were met.
- Implemented policies and procedures for the effective management of the purchasing process.
Assistant Purchasing Manager
11 Months- Implemented purchasing strategies to maximize cost savings and enhance supplier performance.
- Negotiated with vendors for optimal pricing on quality materials and services.
- Created and calculated purchase orders based on price quotes and reductions.
- Developed reports to track purchase orders, invoices, delivery schedules, and payment terms.
- Conducted training sessions on effective purchasing techniques for staff.
Assistant Purchasing Manager
3 Years- Streamlined purchasing and resource availability by monitoring and overseeing company inventory.
- Researched new sources for supplies, materials, and services to enhance cost efficiency.
- Conducted regular vendor performance reviews to ensure that quality standards were met.
- Supported corporate initiatives by identifying opportunities for cost reduction through value analysis techniques.
- Reviewed existing contracts with suppliers annually to identify potential savings opportunities.
Purchasing Executive
5 Years 1 Month- Negotiated pricing with suppliers and service providers, ensuring compliance with purchase, service, and works order specifications.
- Maintained supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation to support procurement processes.
- Adhered to guidelines for urgent and minor purchases, ensuring quality standards for fresh and perishable goods.
- Periodically carry out market inspections to ensure satisfactory health and hygiene conditions of suppliers handling foodstuffs, particularly fresh or perishable items.
Education
Bachelor of Arts
Master of Finance &
Skills
Contract negotiation
Budget management
Supply chain management
Vendor management
Inventory forecasting
Purchase order management
Sourcing strategy
Supplier performance management
Procurement policy development
Spend analysis
Avendra program
BirchStreet Hotshop
Micros-Fidelio materials control(FMC)
Sun Systems Oracle expertise
Atlas enhancement
QuickBase experience
PeopleSoft proficiency
Adaco Forth skills
Transcendent asset management
Certification
- Certified Professional Purchasing Manager (CPPM), American Purchasing Society
- Professional Purchasing (CPP), American Purchasing Society
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Travel
- Swimming
References
On Request
Timeline
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