New Delhi, October 28, 2016: The role of a Purchase Manager in the Hospitality industry has gone through several fundamental changes in the last few years. Many companies have shifted from a Regional unit Procurement approach to a Center-led Global Procurement strategy. The Purchase department has become a valued partner & a recognized asset who collaborates effectively across the Organization driving procurement excellence.
In continuation to our commitment towards the Purchasing & Procurement fraternity this year we are delighted to present you the HPMF Annual Convention 2016 & Awards, 17 – 20 November 2016, Hotel Mayfair Lagoon & Convention centre, Bhubaneswar, a three Day Conference for Hospitality purchase professionals with an objective of bringing them together under one roof, to share their expertise and innovations, and create a collaborative environment as well as build a strong community. It also gives you an opportunity to gain expertise, learn and understand the tools, new challenges and solutions for creative ideas and strategies through series of interactive session, panel discussion and B2B engagement opportunities.
“HPMF Annual Convention 2016 & Awards, will bring together around 200 + Senior Purchase Heads from the Hospitality Industry to meet, discuss & find solutions to the challenging issues faced when it comes to Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, and strategies revolving around it, as well as to network under one roof. The highlight of the forum is also to bring industry though leaders to deliberate on the challenges faced on the talent and skill development initiatives and how to bridge the gaps in the same. Another objective is to equip the hospitality purchase professionals with the latest trends and tools so as to better manage and excel in their current functional roles. Key benefits for people participating will be to nurture existing relationships and foster new business partnerships via One to One Networking Opportunity during the entire 3 days of the event.
Some of the main speakers include HH Mr. Giriraj Singh Lotwara, the leading Architect Mr. Karan Grover, Director Ikya Human Capital Mr. Marcel Parker, Mr. Pradeep Rao of Mind Storm, Mr. Dennie Mathew of AHLEI, Ex Mumbai Police Commissioner Mr Sivanandan, Colonel AK Shukla and Lion Mr Pankaj Mehta.
Another main highlight of the event is the HPMF Awards during the convention which aims at recognizing & celebrating the collaborative efforts of individuals and the teams in their journey towards procurement excellence through innovation, commitment & hard work, thereby making it the most sought after awards in the Hospitality Industry. This is a step in representing the best initiatives of individuals, their teams and companies across the industry.
This year the HPMF Living Legend Award will be given to Mr. Narinder Kapoor (Ex VP Procurement of EIH Hotels), Mr. Basil Massey (Director Procurement Duet Hotels) and to Mr. Sundaram RM (Materials Manager of Vasantabhavan Hotels).
The HPMF Annual Convention 2016 & Awards has gained tremendous support from high profile organizations as “Event Partners” HPMF Annual Convention 2016 & Awards is powered by LG, in association with Manpasand Beverages, along with other partners such as Buzil Rozzari, King Koil, Asian Paints, Adani Wilmar, Goodwyn Tea, Jaageshwara Enterprises, Treya India, EffnBee, Gir Creation, GAH India, Viega India, & ClearPani to name a few. The event has been creating a major buzz through various social media channels such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
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To register for this event, contact the organizers on [email protected]. For more information about Hospitality Purchasing Managers’ Forum (HPMF), kindly visit us at www.hpmf.info .
Corporate Comm India(CCI Newswire)
