HBI Staff | Hyderabad 
The Hospitality Purchasing Managers’ Forum (HPMF) is set to redefine the future of hospitality procurement with the unveiling of its ambitious “100-Point, 1000-Day Agenda.” Under the visionary leadership of Dr. Nitin Shankar Nagrale, Founder and General Secretary of HPMF, the initiative will be finalized at a high-profile strategic meeting taking place on January 24 and 25, 2025, at the Fairfield by Marriott, Mumbai International Hotel.
This milestone meeting will also see the formal introduction of the HPMF Strategic Leadership Team, a carefully curated group of senior members, core team leaders, and advisory board experts from diverse industries. Together, they will outline the roadmap to position HPMF as the largest and most influential platform for hospitality procurement professionals on a global scale.
Since its inception in 2010, HPMF has grown into a powerhouse with a thriving membership of over 6,000 procurement professionals across India and international chapters in Sri Lanka, Maldives, the Middle East, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and the UK. As India’s first non-profit consortium of its kind, HPMF has established itself as the definitive voice of hospitality procurement, with its headquarters in Mumbai and a robust network of regional chapters.
The “100-Point, 1000-Day Agenda” aims to revolutionize key aspects of hospitality procurement and solidify HPMF’s global leadership. Key focus areas of the agenda include:
- Advocacy and Representation: Amplifying the voice of procurement professionals at national and global forums.
- Sustainability and CSR: Championing green initiatives and corporate social responsibility projects.
- Food Safety and Standards: Collaborating with FSSAI to uphold food safety excellence.
- Knowledge and Skill Development: Empowering professionals through innovative training programs.
- Technology and Digitalization: Transforming procurement practices with cutting-edge technologies.
- Global Expansion: Establishing new chapters and forging global partnerships.
- Future Vision: Building a strong foundation for the next generation of procurement leaders.
The execution of this ambitious agenda will be led by a 150-member Strategic Execution Team comprising senior procurement professionals across 20 cities and neighboring countries.
HPMF’s initiatives align with India’s aspiration to become a global economic leader. By promoting Indian culture, business practices, and innovative procurement solutions, the organization is poised to position India as a hub for hospitality procurement. These efforts are expected to open new avenues for Indian vendors and businesses in the global market.
