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Hotelier Awards Shortlist: Procurement Manager

Posted by: Nicolas Dujardin - Bragard llc
7 Oct 2010
As a supplier I only have the chance to work, out of those 5, with Mr Vattakandy and Mr Varghese only. I can confirm that both of them are absolutely brilliant! I wish you could win this award to thank all the daily fantastic job you do. Nicolas from Bragard.
Posted by: Mr Owen Fallon - MD of Fallon Intl Ltd
7 Oct 2010
As an independant supplier I have known Rajan Vattankandy for some 14 years and without any doubt he is the most professional procurement manager I have ever work for. His professionalism is of the very highest order, always very approachable, makes very even handed decisions when necessary. I cannot recommended Mr Vattakandy highly enough. It is always a professional / business pleasure to deal with him and what seperates him from other candidates is, his 101% dedication to his job whilst maintaining an excellent working relationship with his suppliers such as me. I would not like to do his annual work review as he must score 10 out 10 every time on all the skills which make him the very best of the best procement managers
Posted by: Midhun Charoth
8 Oct 2010
Congratulations to all finalists! It goes without saying; it is a great honor to be shortlisted for such a prestigious award. I would like to particularly highlight Mr. Rajan Vattakandy who I have known for many years. He is a personification of a genuine, dedicated and hardworking individual. He has a personality that is resonated with such a strong sense of sincerity, customer focus, initiative and determination as well as a work ethic which rivals only a few. Mr. Rajan is poised, calm and works well under pressure/tough economic times and is the survivor in a perfect storm. Regardless of the outcome, Mr. Rajan is truly deserving of this title.
Posted by: Schwab Robert
8 Oct 2010
Ranjan Vattakandy is the man ! Lots of experience. Straight to the point. With highest responibilities in one of the world's most beautiful and high-rated hotels. Making the impossible possible. He would have deserved this award already years ago.
Posted by: Dilip Kumar
8 Oct 2010
Rajan is one of the dedicated colleague who really works 24/7. He is with company more than 30 years. I know him from a long period. He was voted best employee of the year once among our team of 450 staff. He is the right candidate for Hotelier Middle Procurement manager of the year award 2010. Dilip Kumar - Al Bustan Palace Intercontinental Muscat.
Posted by: Ashok K. CHAROTH
8 Oct 2010
Mr. Vattakandy Rajan?s perfection and loyalty to his work speaks of his qualities. He has all the good qualities of a Manager whom any Company would like to have on its fold. He has an excellent work record and his elevation to the post of Regional Materials Manager through different positions needs no mention that he is the best deserving candidate. The proposal of his name to Guinness Book World records itself is an ample justification to confer this award on him. I wish him all success.
Posted by: Simon
8 Oct 2010
Mr Rajan Vattakandy is certainly the most experienced and knowledgable purchasing manager i have ever dealt with in the Middle East. His expertise in all areas of hotel supplies is unsurpassed and he certainly deserves this award. Siom Harding Managing Director of Hospitality Equipment Supplies in UK.
Posted by: joseph
9 Oct 2010
Mr. Darvi is a person with lot of experience in hospitality industry. He has a capacity to maintain good relationship with overseas suppliers like us in UAE. He deserves the title best procurment manager of 2010. I wish him all success in his career.
Posted by: Vijay - Chef Middle East
9 Oct 2010
Mr.Rajan Vattakandy is a gem of a person whom we as a supplier dealing for the years is a perfect choice to be selected for Procurement Managers Award. Al the best Mr.Rajan.
Posted by: Denny Rajan
9 Oct 2010
Mr. Rajan deserverd this award, i think he loves his job more than his wife, otherwise he can't be "24/7 " , always energetic, i wish him all the best , Good Luck - Denny Rajan - Manger - Media Computers, Oman




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