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Stan Janse Van Rensburg
Procurement Specialist/Professional - General/Project Manager
Pretoria
Summary
Dedicated Hospitality Procurement Professional with a distinguished career spanning over 24 years, I am excited to pursue the Procurement Executive position. My journey in hospitality management commenced with a 2-year International Swiss Management Diploma, laying the foundation for subsequent roles as a General Manager in various UK hotels. This extensive tenure equipped me with a profound understanding of hotel operations, effective team leadership, and an unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences.
In 2014, I transitioned into procurement, bolstered By the acquisition of the Certified International Procurement Professional certification and ongoing advancements through CIPS Level 4 studies. This evolution saw me collaborating with renowned international blue-chip companies, where I successfully oversaw global sourcing activities for goods. My proficiency in maintaining precise records, conducting inventory audits, and fostering robust vendor relationships ensured operational fluidity and optimal supply chain management.
Key Achievements in my prior roles underscore my commitment to excellence:
1. Document Organization: I have demonstrated proficiency in printing and organizing crucial documents, ensuring the concise summarization and distribution of relevant information to stakeholders.
2. Regulatory Compliance: Exhibiting a commitment to safety programs, I consistently ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, particularly in areas such as food safety and handling policies.
3. Inventory Management: Adept at calculating figures for inventories, orders, and costs, I have a proven track record in conducting inventory audits and optimizing stock levels through meticulous monitoring of PAR levels.
4. Team Leadership: My leadership skills shine through in my contributions to training, scheduling, counseling, disciplining, and motivating employees. I believe in leading by example and acting as a role model for the team.
Motivated by International Hospitality Company's commitment to diversity, inclusion, and a people-first culture, I seamlessly align with the company's dedication to excellence. My enclosed resume provides a comprehensive overview of my professional journey, skills, and accomplishments, showcasing my enthusiasm to contribute a unique blend of hospitality management and procurement expertise to Hospitality Company. I am eager to bring my wealth of experience and passion for excellence to your esteemed organization.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Consultant & Procurement Specialist
Hotel Equipment Suppliers (PTY) Ltd
06.2023 - Current
- Supported clients with business analysis, documentation, and data modeling
- Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities
- Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions
- Managed multiple deadlines across several businesses to meet dynamic needs of multiple clients
- Last Project, Hilton Kinshasa with Valor Hospitality Partners Africa
Procurement Specialist & Special Projects Manager
The Capital Hotels, Apartments & Resorts
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills
- Oversaw inventory control, accounting, and supply reports
- Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries
- Identified new and more cost-effective suppliers through participation in industry networking events, purchasing advantageous packages, and cutting costs
- February 2023, Employee of the month after successfully managed the R6million office move within budget and time frame
Strategic Procurement Specialist
Hotel Equipment Suppliers (PTY) Ltd
03.2018 - 09.2022
- Responsible for the management of Administration, E-commerce, Logistics, Customer Service, Warehousing, Import & Export, Sourcing and Procurement
- Sourcing and Providing PPE to International Hotels Brands during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals
- Assisted with sales and marketing strategies to foster achievement of revenue goals.
- Interpreted clients' needs and introduced services to fit specific requirements.
Managing Partner
Amenities Solutions Pty Ltd
11.2018 - 03.2020
Representative/Consultant
JCP Hotelware
05.2018 - 10.2018
Associate & Sales Manger
International Hotel Supplies Company (A division of American Hotel Register Company)
11.2015 - 02.2018
Regional Procurement Manager
Hilton Worldwide
09.2012 - 10.2015
Procurement Manager - Specialist
Park Inn by Radisson
04.2010 - 09.2012
Education
Certificate - Certificate Program in Contract Management (CPCM)
The World Bank
Washington DC 04.2001 -
Certificate - Email Marketing & Writing
Learntube-Careerninja
International 04.2001 -
Hotel School Diploma: Business Administration And Management - Hospitality Administration And Management
Institute Hotelier Cesar Ritz
Switzerland 06.1995 - 06.1997
CIPP Certified: Procurement & Supply - Purchasing, Procurement, And Contracts Management
LEORON
Dubai 01.2014 - 07.2014
CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply: Procurement & Supply - Purchasing, Procurement, And Contracts Management
CIPS
Johannesburg 01.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
Nelspruit High School
South Africa 01.1993 - 12.1993
Skills
Contract Management, Administration & Negotation
Timeline
CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply: Procurement & Supply - Purchasing, Procurement, And Contracts Management
CIPS
01.2024 - Current
Consultant & Procurement Specialist
Hotel Equipment Suppliers (PTY) Ltd
06.2023 - Current
Procurement Specialist & Special Projects Manager
The Capital Hotels, Apartments & Resorts
10.2022 - 06.2023
Managing Partner
Amenities Solutions Pty Ltd
11.2018 - 03.2020
Representative/Consultant
JCP Hotelware
05.2018 - 10.2018
Strategic Procurement Specialist
Hotel Equipment Suppliers (PTY) Ltd
03.2018 - 09.2022
Associate & Sales Manger
International Hotel Supplies Company (A division of American Hotel Register Company)
11.2015 - 02.2018
CIPP Certified: Procurement & Supply - Purchasing, Procurement, And Contracts Management
LEORON
01.2014 - 07.2014
Regional Procurement Manager
Hilton Worldwide
09.2012 - 10.2015
Procurement Manager - Specialist
Park Inn by Radisson
04.2010 - 09.2012
Certificate - Certificate Program in Contract Management (CPCM)
The World Bank
04.2001 -
Certificate - Email Marketing & Writing
Learntube-Careerninja
04.2001 -
Hotel School Diploma: Business Administration And Management - Hospitality Administration And Management
Institute Hotelier Cesar Ritz
06.1995 - 06.1997
High School Diploma -
Nelspruit High School
01.1993 - 12.1993
Accomplishments
- Part of the opening team of the newest jewel in Africa, Hilton Kinshasa, managed by Valor Hospitality Partners Africa
- Instrumental with Successful office move of The Capital Hotels, Apartments & Resorts within budget and time.
- Sourced and Procured requirements for International Hotels during Covid Pandemic
- Increased sales from $1.4 million in 2016 to $2.7 million in 2017 at American Hotel Register Company
- Introduced a Linen Supplier resulting in a 45% saving across 14 properties within Hilton portfolio in Africa & Indian Ocean
- Launched a new recycling program for bottled mineral water resulting in an 81% return rate and a combined saving of $60,000 per annum over 4 properties in South Africa
- Initiated a local wine supplier tender process resulting in a reduction of wine costs by $75,000 per annum across Africa & Indian Ocean
- Secured Hilton pricing from local food suppliers resulting in an average saving of 30% across all properties
- Acted as Restaurant and Events Manager at Park Inn Sandton for 9 months
- Made Sandown Park Lodge & Racecourse profitable within 8 months
- Part of the team that opened the 2nd Phase of Grange Holborn Hotel
- Opened General Manager for Grange Bracknell Hotel
Systems
- Innova Hotel System
- Expert Hotelier System
- Fidelio
- Innsite
- Micros
- Materials Controll
- REZpin system
- OTRUM
- Opera
- Point of Sale systems
- MS Suite Packages
- E-Procurement platforms - Birchstreet, REZPIN, Market, SAP & ARIBA
International Hotel Brands
- Hilton Hotels
- DoubleTree
- Conrad
- Westin
- Le Meridian
- Protea Hotels by Marriot
- Holiday Inn
- Intercontinental
- Tsogo Sun
- AHA Hotels
- Legacy Hotels
- City Lodge Group
- Fairmont Hotels
- Sheraton
- Four Seasons
- Marriott
Personal Information
- Relocation: yes, sponsorship required
- Health Status: Excellent
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code 08 (SA)
Project Involvement
- Sourcing and Providing PPE for International Hotels Brands during the COVID-19 Pandemic (2020) - Citizen M Hotels, NYC, Netherlands, Paris
- Looking After the Royal Portfolio Group in South Africa(2018-2020) - ADA International Representative for Africa & Indian Ocean
- Chairman of the board of Trustees looking after a Security Residential Complex (2014-2018)
- Introduction of Linen Supplier for Africa & Indian Ocean (2012-2015)
- Launch and Introduction of Glass Recycling Programme across South Africa in 4 Properties (2012-2015)
- Launch and Introduction of African Wine Programme across A&IO Properties (2012-2015)
- Ensuring all global contracts are adhered to and support received from suppliers across A&IO Properties (2012-2015)
- Managed AMEX Travel for the A&IO HWW Office (2012-2015)
Ethnicity
Caucasian
Training
- SAP ARIBA
- Hotel School Diploma
- SACA Member
- National Licensee Certificate UK
- First Aid
- Expert Event Management
- Expert Club Management
Systems
- Innova Hotel System
- Expert Hotelier System
- Fidelio
- Innsite
- Micros
- Materials Controll
- REZpin system
- OTRUM
- Opera
- Point of Sale systems
- MS Suite Packages
- E-Procurement platforms - Birchstreet, REZPIN, Market, SAP & ARIBA
International Hotel Brands
- Hilton Hotels
- DoubleTree
- Conrad
- Westin
- Le Meridian
- Protea Hotels by Marriot
- Holiday Inn
- Intercontinental
- Tsogo Sun
- AHA Hotels
- Legacy Hotels
- City Lodge Group
- Fairmont Hotels
- Sheraton
- Four Seasons
- Marriott
Personal Information
- Relocation: yes, sponsorship required
- Health Status: Excellent
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code 08 (SA)
Project Involvement
- Sourcing and Providing PPE for International Hotels Brands during the COVID-19 Pandemic (2020) - Citizen M Hotels, NYC, Netherlands, Paris
- Looking After the Royal Portfolio Group in South Africa(2018-2020) - ADA International Representative for Africa & Indian Ocean
- Chairman of the board of Trustees looking after a Security Residential Complex (2014-2018)
- Introduction of Linen Supplier for Africa & Indian Ocean (2012-2015)
- Launch and Introduction of Glass Recycling Programme across South Africa in 4 Properties (2012-2015)
- Launch and Introduction of African Wine Programme across A&IO Properties (2012-2015)
- Ensuring all global contracts are adhered to and support received from suppliers across A&IO Properties (2012-2015)
- Managed AMEX Travel for the A&IO HWW Office (2012-2015)
Ethnicity
Caucasian
Training
- SAP ARIBA
- Hotel School Diploma
- SACA Member
- National Licensee Certificate UK
- First Aid
- Expert Event Management
- Expert Club Management
Systems
- Innova Hotel System
- Expert Hotelier System
- Fidelio
- Innsite
- Micros
- Materials Controll
- REZpin system
- OTRUM
- Opera
- Point of Sale systems
- MS Suite Packages
- E-Procurement platforms - Birchstreet, REZPIN, Market, SAP & ARIBA
International Hotel Brands
- Hilton Hotels
- DoubleTree
- Conrad
- Westin
- Le Meridian
- Protea Hotels by Marriot
- Holiday Inn
- Intercontinental
- Tsogo Sun
- AHA Hotels
- Legacy Hotels
- City Lodge Group
- Fairmont Hotels
- Sheraton
- Four Seasons
- Marriott
Personal Information
- Relocation: yes, sponsorship required
- Health Status: Excellent
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code 08 (SA)
Project Involvement
- Sourcing and Providing PPE for International Hotels Brands during the COVID-19 Pandemic (2020) - Citizen M Hotels, NYC, Netherlands, Paris
- Looking After the Royal Portfolio Group in South Africa(2018-2020) - ADA International Representative for Africa & Indian Ocean
- Chairman of the board of Trustees looking after a Security Residential Complex (2014-2018)
- Introduction of Linen Supplier for Africa & Indian Ocean (2012-2015)
- Launch and Introduction of Glass Recycling Programme across South Africa in 4 Properties (2012-2015)
- Launch and Introduction of African Wine Programme across A&IO Properties (2012-2015)
- Ensuring all global contracts are adhered to and support received from suppliers across A&IO Properties (2012-2015)
- Managed AMEX Travel for the A&IO HWW Office (2012-2015)
Ethnicity
Caucasian
Training
- SAP ARIBA
- Hotel School Diploma
- SACA Member
- National Licensee Certificate UK
- First Aid
- Expert Event Management
- Expert Club Management