Barbeque Nation Vendor Contract Management System – Case Study
At Barbeque Nation, I developed a custom web platform to manage vendor contracts, automating approvals, renewals, and workflows across over 50 outlets in India and Dubai.
Project Overview
Barbeque Nation needed a centralized platform to manage the growing complexity of vendor relationships. Their existing manual system led to bottlenecks, delayed renewals, and lack of transparency across procurement workflows. My task was to build a scalable web app that could bring structure, traceability, and automation to the contract lifecycle.
My Role & Responsibilities
- Designed and developed the Vue.js-based UI for intuitive navigation and status tracking
- Built Node.js backend services to manage contract states and user roles
- Implemented workflow automation for contract creation, review, and approvals
- Integrated authentication and data validation for secure access control
Technology Stack
- Frontend: Vue.js, Vuex
- Backend: Node.js, Express.js
- Database: MongoDB
- Deployment: Docker, Nginx, AWS
Key Features Delivered
- Multi-step approval workflow engine with status notifications
- Vendor dashboard with filtering, upload, and search capabilities
- Access-based permission roles (admin, branch manager, procurement team)
- Audit log of all contract-related actions
Impact & Results
- 🚀 Reduced contract cycle time by 35%
- ✅ Increased transparency and accountability for 50+ branches
- 📊 Enabled tracking and auditing of all vendor interactions
Conclusion
This system transformed how Barbeque Nation manages vendor relationships, laying the groundwork for more digitized procurement. It was an impactful experience that reinforced the value of workflow automation in real-world operations.