Sudarshan Panicker

Purchasing Manager | Hospitality Procurement Specialist- Experienced Purchasing Manager with over 4 years of leadership in procurement operations at a 5-star deluxe property, InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa LLC. Proven expertise in managing end-to-end procurement functions across multiple categories, including Food & Beverage, General Supplies, Engineering, Contracts, FF&E, and OS&E. Skilled in driving cost efficiencies, supplier negotiations, and strategic sourcing while maintaining the highest quality standards expected in luxury hospitality. Adept at leading the entire procurement lifecycle—from vendor sourcing and contract management to inventory optimization and compliance. Strong focus on data-driven decision-making, leveraging analytics and performance metrics to improve procurement efficiency, enhance supplier performance, and support operational excellence across departments. Key strengths: End-to-end procurement management Strategic sourcing & vendor negotiations Proven Cost optimization (Average 18-20% savings) & Budget control Cross-functional collaboration (F&B, Engineering, Operations) Contract management (FF&E & OS&E) Data-driven performance improvement Committed to delivering value, efficiency, and excellence in line with international luxury hospitality standards.

Complex Purchasing Manager for Al Manzil & Qamardeen Hotels managed by Souther Sun Hotels Group

Administration of Group Contracts, Agreements and Partnerships. Form and implement negotiation strategies with potential suppliers. Achieve and record optimum savings and benefits to timescales. Administer the tender process from preparation of tender through to negotiation and awarding contract, agreement or partnership. Ensure the registration of contracted suppliers is adhered too. Ensure all contracts, agreements and partnerships are in compliance with quality, health and safety and environmental polices. Administer communication on contracts, agreements and partnerships between Supply-Chain & Logistics and SBU HOD’s. Administer the Contracts, Agreements and Partnerships data ensuring information is up to date and correct at all times. Prepare statistical and other reports in a comprehensive and accurate manner. Contribute to ideas and solutions for continuous improvement in Supply-Chain & Logistics systems and processes.

The development and provision of contracting services and the negotiation and management of all external and internal procurement and contracting arrangements. • To assist the Purchasing Manager in purchasing products and services of superior quality for the Hotel and Resort services as per specification. • To prepare comparison on Products if required & forward it to the Purchasing Manager for review. • Manage and process purchase requests on receipt ensuring competitive quotations, delivery dates and specifications are obtained. • To work in any area of the Purchasing Department as necessary. • To utilize the computer as necessary at the appropriate stages of creating products, categories and creating purchase orders.

Bachelor of Hotel Management & Catering Science