- More than 150 motivated team from India & abroad is raring to go to lift the benchmark
Hospitality Purchasing Managers Forum (HPMF) after establishing itself in all the sectors is taking a lead ahead to be a global recognition in an expanded way. Now, HPMF is taking the next step to ensure that the organization is recognized as the finest professional platform for the hospitality procurement fraternity in the world. In this regard, the Founder and General Secretary of HPMF Dr. Nitin Nagrale announced the formation of the “HPMF Strategic Team” to meet the organization’s 1000 days agenda.
The army of 150 plus highly experienced and motivated team of Hospitality Purchasing professionals from across 20 cities of India and neighboring countries is raring to go to lift the benchmark HPMF is known to create. The plan is to form dedicated teams of these professionals to execute a 100-point agenda in a structured and time bound manner. The 100-point agenda covers a gamut of activities including Strategic tie ups with various governing bodies, Formation of Educational Programs specially for Hospitality Procurement, Opening of several HPMF chapters covering India and other countries, Socially Responsible activities to bring relief and direction to the underprivileged and to members of the fraternity.
The HPMF is a consortium of purchasing managers from the hospitality industry representing star hotels, catering companies, stand-alone restaurant chains, retail chains and airlines. A non-profit organization registered with the Charity Commissioner’s office. It is a first of its kind in India which aims to provide a platform for buyers from the hospitality industry, training and development of procurement professionals, Consolidated procurement, industry product standardization and volume discounts. It is also envisaging improved professionalism in the purchasing process, development of potential vendors, green initiatives and corporate social responsibilities, these are some of the key elements.
Dr. Nitin Nagrale, Founder and General Secretary of HPMF
Conceived in 2010, HPMF today is a global organization with over 6000 members of the hospitality purchasing fraternity. The body is headquartered in Mumbai, with chapters in Mumbai, Pune, New Delhi, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamilnadu, Karnataka, Goa, Kerala and Gujarat. Internationally, HPMF has chapters in Sri Lanka, Maldives, The Middle East, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and the UK.
Dr. Nitin Nagrale, Founder and General Secretary of HPMF speaking to Mumbai Messenger Newspaper said “HPMF always stood for moral values and has grown manifolds due to transparency and efforts of all stakeholders. Pandemic has taught us some important values which we need to integrate for sustainability during the time of crisis. In consultations with all the stakeholders we are contemplating incorporating some important decisions which would benefit all”.
It may be noted that HPMF has always been in the forefront for promoting India and Indian Culture through its activities. These steps will make the Indian Hospitality Procurement Fraternity a recognized force in the world and open up opportunities for the Indian Vendors and Businesses to reach global levels.
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