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“ People don ’ t realize that procurement touches every single department on the property ”
— Scott Amarante , Director of Procurement at Rosewood CordeValle
down to a manageable , functional level . We were able to really put our footprint there while maintaining a great experience .”
Procurement may not always gain the spotlight but its influence is undeniable . “ People don ’ t realize that procurement touches every single department on the property ,” Amarante adds . “ Whether it ’ s the spa or golf or food and beverage , we touch everything .
It ’ s been a big help . When things get tough , we can help them tighten the belt .” Yet , whilst cost-saving is a critical task for any procurement professional , Amarante says that striking a balance between value for money and quality is a “ tightrope walk ” he does every day . “ It ’ s tough ,” he says . “ We never want to save money at the cost of the guest experience . We ’ re also evolving and looking at market trends to really put
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