Olga Watness

Head of Purchasing Department- Westin Atlanta Gwinnett, Marriott @Concord Hospitality Enterprises

Duluth, GA, US

Purchasing Manager with responsibility of managing daily operations with crossover categories & logistics in upscale full-service hotel- Westin Atlanta Gwinnett, named by Trip Advisor in June 2024 #1 in Duluth, GA. Proud member of the hotel\'s Grand Opening team for 350 rooms, 3 outlets and 12 sq f Banquets space, first upscale full service in Duluth Gwinnet, GA. Played valuable leadership role - Purchasing & Logistics with crossover responsibility: •Daily operations for Purchasing department - full Multiple outlets, Banquets, FD and HK. •Creation of cost effective purchasing program, supply management and vendor’s relationship. •Developing and implementing purchasing strategies that support company’s needs. •Monitoring and forecasting upcoming level of demand across all categories, suppliers\' relations, pricing contracts negotiations.•Inventory management.Successfully improved operational processes of daily purchasing tasks from stock replenishment, requisitions SOP and inventory levels, to reduce waste and QA.Provided financial and department performance reporting, managing procurement, inventory and departments supplies for multiple categories. Successfully completed numerous assignments and tasks. Played a vital role in the grand opening of the first upscale lifestyle hotel in Duluth, GA demonstrating ability to handle high-pressure situations and delivering successful outcomes. responsibilities such as overseeing procurement processes, negotiating contracts, managing inventory, SOP for logistics, inventory, procurement strategies and daily operations, creating optimal par levels for multiple outlets, ensuring cost efficiency.

Cornell University

Master Certificate in Hospitality Management, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Cornell University

Certificate, Hospitality Marketing

Ural State University of Econimics

BS, Procurment/ Food & Nutrition Science

Technical College of Trading

AS, Purchasing, Procurement- Consumer goods