Wendy Seow

Experience

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  Kandooma Maldives

  May 2007 - Apr 2010

  Purchasing Manager

  Job Functions:Pre-opening and post opening purchasing for a new island resort in Maldives: Kandooma-MaldivesPlanning, managing and execute purchasing processes of OSE and FFE purchasing lists for the resortEnsuring that financial budget, cost controls and operational data are available on an accurate, concise and up-to-date basis and monitor purchases Setting up a new purchasing department with full operating purchasing and inventory systemsWriting Purchasing Standard Operating Procedures and Policies for effective and efficient purchasingImplement, control and monitor Purchasing SOP and PoliciesPlanning, directing and managing the purchasing activitiesManaging the Purchasing team to effectively support the resort operationCoordination, managing and controlling all process of goods delivery from foreign and local vendors to island resortDeveloping and setting up temporary and permanent storage for goodsDeveloping and implementing effective strategies and procedures to manage finance and procurement, project costs, schedules, quality and riskOverseeing the provision of appropriate goods and services to the resort within budget. Driving continuous improvement in all aspects of the procurement process. Actively source and build networks of reliable suppliers and goods & servicesNegotiating with vendors for best goods and services at best price and credit termsActively participating in the development and implementation of major proposal strategies, themes and designs concepts and operating proceduresIdentify risk issues, derive policy, review and ensure adherence to Financial Management, and Procurement Management policies and procedures. Develop and build a comprehensive database of suppliers and clientsProject management and/or proposal coordination and management from inception to completionOngoing liaison with the client, consultants, contractors, freight forwarders and suppliers, the company, government and statutory bodies Show less

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  Anantara Kihavah Villas Maldives

  Jan 2011 - Feb 2013

  • Director Of Purchasing

    Dec 2011 - Feb 2013

  • Purchasing Manager

    Jan 2011 - Dec 2011
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  Conrad Hotels & Resorts

  Apr 2014 - Apr 2016

  Purchasing Manager

  Closure and reopening procurementBeach villa refurbishment projectNew Asian restaurant project

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  The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort

  Apr 2016 - Sept 2017

  Senior Purchasing Manager
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  Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa

  Oct 2017 - Jan 2018

  Complex Director of Purchasing

  Complex Director of Purchasing for Sheraton and W Maldives

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  The Westin Desaru Coast Resort

  Jan 2018 - Dec 2023

  • Cluster Senior Purchasing Manager

    Apr 2021 - Dec 2023

  • Senior Purchasing Manager

    Jan 2018 - Dec 2023
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  Marriott International

  Dec 2023 - now

  Manager Cluster Procurement Marriott Malaysia