John Augustine Gomes

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Email: add3f0@r.postjobfree.com

I am an experienced Purchasing professional with a reputation for quality, detail and achievement in operational, financial, and service delivery, extensively experienced in front line Purchasing in demanding International markets with the largest foodservice provider in the world amongst others. Keen to embrace the changes including internet reverse auctions which are required in this dynamic industry and I am always looking for opportunities to share experiences with others.

At present handling my own catering business for small events.

Procurement Management & Development Specialist offering 15 + years including 12+ years of International exposure, Currently Purchase Manager with M/s. Addis International Catering PLC, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2014-2017

Purchase & Stores, General Administration ~ Commercial Operations ~ Liaison ~

Manpower Development & Team Management

1.Accomplished & hard working Professional adept in performing under pressure & working in a multicultural environment.

2.A team leader possessing sound analytical & decision making, negotiations, liaising, coordination and interpersonal skills.

3.Striving for Performance Excellence, seeking to be an effective catalyst in motivating & team building through utilizing value added initiatives, customer orientation, dedication and positively contributing to the overall organizational growth and enhancement.

Career Milestone

Nominated for Best First Class Employee for 2003 by Ritz-Carlton Hotel

Responsible for brand change of items from Le Meridien to Ritz-Carlton from stationery, uniforms to guest amenities and various products in line with the pre-opening budget approved for given projects during the conversion and pre-opening of Ritz-Carlton Hotel, during the transition from Le Meridien Hotel to Ritz-Carlton - Bahrain

Involved with purchasing during prestigious GCC meeting, Formula 1 and Royal wedding held in Bahrain in 2000 and 2004, sourcing various items from food to equipment required for successfully hoisting of the entire event in the Hotel.

Career History

Addis International Catering PLC(& also Inflight Catering),– Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Manager – Purchase & Stores (March 2014– Feb 2017)

Job Profile:

1.Development and implementation of purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.

2.Participation in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.

3.Controlling departmental budget for Purchase & Stores.

4.Implementing of sound procurement policies, systems and procedures in accordance with Company standards.

5.Monitoring vendors for quality, service and price through standard purchasing specifications.

6.Obtaining competitive quotations for company’s requirements and ensuring that the best product is sourced and purchased.

7.Calling for quotations for any items costing more than a certain amount (As per company policy) and inquiring into prices from various suppliers and obtaining minimum of three independent genuine quotations.

8.Establishing contracts to ensure reduced pricing for all operating areas of the company.

9.Receiving market list from the Executive Chef on a daily basis and arranging for delivery of those items daily.

10.Ensuring of that all orders receiving dates are updated by the buyers according to the suppliers promised delivery dates.

11.Ensuring that all authorized or approved purchase orders are sent to their respective suppliers/vendors for delivery purposes on a daily basis.

12.Ensuring & verifying that quotations are regularly updated and supplier’s new current price lists are maintained.

13.Ensuring the efficient operation of the procurement unit in all aspects.

14.Research and identifying of a new products and services for the company in the market.

15.Obtaining written approval for established Minimum / Maximum stock levels by the financial controller and general manager.

16.Checking, explaining when needed and approval of delivered items issued by cost control regarding price and quantity order variances.

17.Approving all additional requests for new storeroom items, checking correct item description, unit, packing, category and establishing /Max estimated stock levels.

18.Verifying the ‘pending orders’ report on a daily basis, and all pending orders are checked and verified regularly.

19.Notifying regularly about slow moving items to user department and issuing it accordingly.

20.Identifies items for standing orders utilising vendor’s logistics for regular deliveries to the hotel based on approved highly consumed items.

21.Ensures validity of items available, force issue obsolete items and follows up on action taken for disposal.

22.Verifies that all documentation and proper quotations are maintained and filed according to Policy and Procedure requirements.

23.Approves all storeroom re-order requests, verifying quantities within the established Min/Max stock levels.

24.Responsible for all administrative functions of the Materials Department, staffing, training and execution of other related duties.

25.Responsible for all procurement functions, quotations, quality and availability.

26.Responsible for physical control of all store items until issued, fully documented under strict control procedures (key control, timing schedule, authorized issue requests).

27.Responsible for maintaining logical storeroom inventory levels operationally needed.

28.Spot checks storeroom requests if properly maintained, verifies quantity requested and issued, proper items received by signatories & ID availability.

29.Spot-checks entered system quotations, period validity quotes locked by, etc.

30.Ensures that the suppliers follow the rules relating to the hygiene of goods delivered.

31.Keeps all records in a way that they can be checked at any time for information or audit purposes.

32.Maintains all documents, files and listings up-to-date and performs his duties in the most efficient manner.

Achievements:

Revived old vendors supplying crucial raw material by effective management of database which saved time in looking out for new vendors and started immediate production for “AIC” in the year 2014

Saved more than USD 80K in year 2014-15 by importing items from overseas at more competitive price.

Priorities tasks and establish schedules to maintain uniform workload among Purchasing Department employees

Compass India

Purchase Manager (Jan 2010 – March 2012)

Job Profile:

1.Setting up new unit as per the contractual agreement with the clients and establish supply chain infra-structure for the project.

2.Establish vendors for all fresh, frozen food, non food items, inviting for tenders and contracts, awarding contracts to the vendors.

3.Setting up training store and procurement personnel.

4.Making budget reports and maintain cost control per budget allocated to each sites;

5.Ensuring smooth operation of the site.

6.Development of Purchase Policies and Procedures

7.Recruitment, development and training of staff in Purchase dept.

8.Maintaining a network of supplier contacts and establishment of cordial relationship.

9.Overseeing of logistic operation for incoming and outgoing materials.

10.Liaison proactively with other departments as necessary to forecast, supply demand, operating, resourcing, services as necessary.

11.Negotiating, administrating and allocating purchasing contracts to suppliers.

12.Evaluating accounting and financial justification Inc capital v/s revenue.

13.Managing the stores, distribution and shipping.

14.Compiling with the Health, safety and hygiene regulations.

15.Monthly and year-end inventories.

Achievements:

Participated in various project development activities.

OFM Catering - Algeria

Purchase Manager (Jan 2009 – June 2009)

Job Profile:

1.Implementing and reviewing Purchase Policies and procedures.

2.Recruitment, development and training of staff in the Purchase & Stores dept.

3.Managing purchase staff, suppliers, relationship, SLA’s (service level agreement).

4.Monitoring, setting and managing quality and QA system and total infrastructure for supply chain management.

5.Liaison with other departments as necessary to forecast, supply demand, operating, resourcing, services as necessary.

6.Negotiating and administering purchase contracts;

7.Setting the departmental budget and work within the budget;

8.Negotiating, optimizing and managing payment terms.

Self Employed

(Feb 2007 – Dec 2008)

Compass Catering – Doha - Qatar

Purchase Supervisor (April 2006 – Dec 2006)

Job Profile:

1.Responsible for the purchases in relation to the 2006 Asian Games held in DOHA Qatar, Qatar Feeding of 100,000 people per day in 3 months.

2.Developed & maintained rapport with the suppliers/vendors for various requirement of the company, e.g. perishables/ Frozen Foods for food stores, Beverages, CAPEX Equipments/Engineering, Hotel Linen, and Office Equipment.

3.Perform constant review of the pricing of the various purchased items.

4.Check the quality of products and to carry out the periodic survey.

5.Responsible for logistic support of imported items;.

6.Coordinate with the Executive Chef and Project Directors to ensure that all requirements are timely secured.

7.Assists the DOF in implementation of the internal control. Checks and retains the inventory at the lowest level possible by reducing the procurement time;

8.Ensure the applicable compliance of customs/exercise, while importing the various item obtained the various applicable incentives to procure the various import and nil concessional custom duty.

9.Supervise Inventory of all items in the store.

10.Coordinate with the internal and regional auditors.

11.Reduce cost in the procurement of food and general items and enhance overall Food contribution /margin.

12.Allocate assignments to subordinates and ensure all purchase requests have been processed at the minimum required time. Meet the requirements of the departments.

13.Liaison with the Accounts Payable and ensures timely payments to suppliers.

14.Handle logistic of the imported goods & coordinate closely with the customs and freight forwarders.

Ritz-Carlton Bahrain

Hotel & Spa, Manama, Bahrain

Purchase Agent (Jan 2003 – Jun 2005)

Job Profile:

1.Obtain quotations as per the requisitions from other departments (Receive purchase request, send enquiries, prepare comparative statements and obtains approvals to issue purchase order).

2.Negotiate on the behalf of the company for the price and prompt delivery and placed orders.

3.Manage the complete purchase function (vendor evaluation, sourcing, development and negotiations, contracts, etc.).

4.Monitor free offer quantities from suppliers and ensures that order quantity is decided based on optimum benefit (Analyzed changes or new issues in materials and supply to reduce cost and improve quality, develops and implements cost savings and cost avoidance initiatives);

5.Follow up with the suppliers/concerned officers to ensure that all new line extensions application are processed within the defined timeframe (Works closely with projects & service departments ensuring efficient, timely & cost-effective supply of materials & services);

6.Assist in preparing comparative statement. Collates information on Prices, Packaging, Quantity and Terms & Conditions when an existing supplier wishes to supply a new item to be compared with similar supplying supplier (Reviews and analyzes quotations and proposals, and provides recommendations);

7.Study the market continuously and updates the list of potential vendors for related products and services;

8.Plan, organize and coordinate the movement of goods (in &out), overland and overseas shipments; ensures that the formalities are conducted in time and in accordance with official procedures (critically examined purchasing needs and ensured optimum purchasing strategies);

9.Identify foreign and domestic suppliers, and keeps abreast of changes affecting both the supply of, and demand for, needed products and materials;

10.Accept “Bids and Offers”, prepares and distributes all necessary bidding documents to prospective suppliers; responsible for opening bids and proposals and conducts bid evaluations;

11.Responsible for contract administration, evaluate quality of delivered commodities, investigate complaints received regarding supplies and equipment and take necessary actions to solve.

12.Handle day-to-day purchase of technical goods according to well-established procedures and policies as by implementing company quality procedures;

13.Maintain and update vendor database system, ensures that all status reports on bid inquiries and purchase orders are submitted promptly and completed accurately.

LE ROYAL MERIDIEN HOTEL & SPA

Manama, Bahrain

Purchase Agent/Receiving Clerk (May 1999 – Dec 2002)

1.Receive every item for the hotel.

2.Check the quality, quantity and pricing accordingly to the approved purchase order issued by purchasing.

3.Post the invoice in the system and coordinates closely with stores, kitchen, cost control and accounts payable.

4.Performs month-end inventory of all stock items.

5.Assist the stores for month end Inventory for the F&B items/

6.Prepared the Food and Menu Costing.

SKILLS:

-In-depth knowledge on Catering Industry and 5 –star Hotel policies and procedures.

-Product procurement

-Strategic Relationship with suppliers

-Strategic Cost Reduction

-Increasing Process Focus

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (GPA B) Jun 1993 - Jun 1997

St. Xavier’s College

Kolkata, India

Trainings

Sun System & Fidelio Material Control, MS Office, Outlook, Inflair

Previous/Current Salary Package

a) USD 37,800 Per Annum- direct transfer to India - NRI Account.

b) USD 1,200.00 Per Month in local currency for Food & other Personal

Expense

c) Furnished accommodation.

d) Return Air Ticket in Economy Class to India is provided by the Company twice a year

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 02nd December 1974

Languages: English, Hindi, Bengali

Permanent Address: 28, Khanka Shariff lane, First Floor, P.O. Entally, Kolkata-700014

West Bengal – India

Skype Id: john02121974

Passport Number: L7388792

Date of expiry: 04/03/2024

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