beds , ensuring these Brilliant Basics are delivered is a task that ’ s fallen partly into the capable hands of the group ’ s procurement team . “ Procurement forms a critical backbone to Radisson Hotel Group ,” asserts Adrian Oyekanmi , Senior Vice President of Global Strategic Sourcing . “ We ’ re leveraging the power of Radisson Hospitality , Inc . and Radisson Hospitality AB whilst never losing sight of the local aspect of our role . We ’ re leveraging our size and sourcing muscle like never before and we see ourselves very much entwined within the fabric of operations .”
One of the most pressing challenges for any procurement team is the delicate balancing act between getting value for money and maintaining quality . Radisson Hotel Group has deftly tackled the challenge , with Oyekanmi noting that , more than anything , procurement is about creating value . “ Getting the best deal is about more than just getting the cheapest price ; it ’ s about creating value for our owners and our brands and protecting that value without forgetting the sustainability focus that
“ I CAN TELL YOU THAT THE FUTURE HAS NEVER BEEN MORE EXCITING AND BRIGHTER FOR THE RADISSON HOTEL GROUP ”
— Adrian Oyekanmi , Senior Vice President , Global Strategic Sourcing , Radisson Hotel Group reflects where we are as a group ,” he says . Any professional will tell you that behind any strong procurement team , or indeed any successful hotel company , there is also a passionate team . “ The team is everything : they ’ re what makes you as a company ,” enthuses Oyekanmi . In the group ’ s EMEA headquarters in Brussels , you ’ ll find that a range of accents – from Spanish and German to English and American – are always within earshot . Oyekanmi argues that this multiculturalism is a key asset . “ I often pinch myself that I ’ m in this role because I think one of the exciting
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