1. Harish Kantibhai Patel
Phone: 09327382782 (M) ~ E-Mail: hurpatel@yahoo.com
SENIOR LEVEL ASSIGNMENTS
~ Supply Chain Management ~ Materials Management ~ Project procurement~
Location Preference: Bangalore, Surat, Vadodara
Industry Preference: Pharma / Biotech / Clinical Research / Engineering Projects
Career Summation
 Around 32 years’ rich & extensive experience in Supply Chain, Materials
Management, Logistics, Sourcing & Procurement, Vendor Development,
Planning & Scheduling, etc.
 Lastly associated as Asst. General Manager - Materials with Arkray
Healthcare Pvt.Ltd ( Previously known as Span Diagnostics Ltd.,
Surat.). I have left this company on 02.07.2016 due to family reason
and shifted to Bangalor)
 Experienced in overseeing overall functions of Materials Management entailing
Vendor Development, Sourcing, Imports, Procurement, Logistics, Stores, PPC,
etc.
 Expertise in formulating sourcing strategies, vendor identification / development
Risk management and supply chain management with focus on strengthening
operational effectiveness.
 Adept in demand planning / fulfilment, forecasting, import operations, inventory
management.
 Proven track record in implementing cost saving measures to achieve
substantial reduction in terms of transport solutions and clearances.
 Enterprising leader with proven dexterity in leading personnel towards
accomplishment of common goals.
 Experienced in procurements and maintenance of equipments like Reactors
Agitators (375 HP),Vacuum Belt Filters, Continuous Centrifuges, Crystallizers,
Conveyors, Air Compressors, Dehumidifiers, Vapour Absorption Refrigeration Plant, E.T.P. Bio
Gas Plant, F.B.C. Boilers, Oil Fired Boilers, Cogeneration Plant (3.8 MW).
Employment Scan
Since Dec’03 to till 02.07.2016 : As Manager – Purchase , Materials Manager since 2012 and Asst. General
Manager - Materials with Arkray Healthcare Pvt.Ltd ( Previously known as Span Diagnostics Ltd., Surat.).
Spearheading the purchase function involving import and domestic procurement.Vendor development
Responsible for overall inventory control, Inbound Logistics; Benefits under Foreign Trade Policy, New
Projects and working on MM Module in SAP; Compiance to QMS ISO:9001-2008 and ISO:13485-2003
Aug’82-Nov’03 with Citurgia Biochemicals Ltd., Surat
Growth Path
Aug’82-Aug’83 Trainee Engineer
Sep’83-Mar’85 Shift In-charge
Apr’85-Mar’88 Asst. Engineer - Materials
Apr’88-Mar’92 Senior Engineer - Maintenance & Materials
Apr’92-Mar’98 Plant Engineer - Maintenance & Materials
Apr’98-Oct’03 Dy. Manager - Mechanical
KEY RESULT AREAS
 Devising efficient supply chain management system to ensure delivery of the goods / shipments as per committed
timelines and cost. Managing effective costing system resulting in cost reduction; streamlining business processes
for improving performances.
 Preparing & analyzing MIS reports of inward logistics with a view to appraise top management and customers of
the routine inventory management activities.
 Sourcing and monitoring availability for R & D Projects.
 Sourcing of components and raw materials from global sources. Planning & managing procurement of material
requirements including receipt accounting & maintaining desired stock levels.
 Streamlining system / procedures for effective inventory control for ensuring ready availability of materials.
 Organising incoming material activities to ensure accuracy, completeness & quality of material in compliance to
QMS. Responsible for Quality Audits from external agencies related to Materials procurement and storage.
Materials
Management
Sourcing &
Procurement
Logistics
Warehousing
Supply Chain
Vendor
Development
Commercial
Operations
Team Management

2.  Appointing new vendors, sustaining existing network and managing supply chain; ensuring timely availability of
the goods. Identifying and developing potential vendors / suppliers for achieving cost effective purchases of
materials; achieving reduction in procurement cost. Making supplier qualification and suppliers Evaluation in
compliance to QMS standards.
 Warehouses management Raw materials to Finished goods.
 Handling budgeting & outgoing cash flow commitments. Understanding & implementing current trends in market /
new developments, Production planning process.
 Accountable for capital goods procurement of different equipments from domestic & international market.
Exploring new technologies/changes in packaging and other production processes.
NOTABLE HIGHLIGHTS
 At Span Diagnostics Ltd.(Now Arkray Healthcare Pvt.Ltd)
- Ensuring timely availability of import & local materials as per production plans.
- Involved in new ERP evaluation and purchasing. Core Member of implementation team and
implemented SAP MM Module in record time of 3 months and Go Live.
- Drove the automation activity and sourcing of plant equipments. Maintained dynamic stock level based
inventory and developed EOQ for practical purchasing. Improved availability.
- Credited for cost saving to the tune of 50 lakhs in 2009-10 by developing alternate vendor, strategy of
annual ordering.
- Engaged in ISO:13485-2003 (Standard specific to Medical devices)Certification Process. Serving as
Qualified Internal Auditor for quality systems. Maintained Quality Certification for the department.
- Worked on shipment cost analysis, thereby saving overall shipping costs.
- Attained duty benefit to the tune of Rs. 85 lakhs through advance license on deemed export order of
Government Tenders.
- Delivered inventory reduction from Rs. 20 crores to 15 Crores through effective use of SAP.
- Developed standard operating procedures from scratch and ERP System, reports.
- Received appreciation letter and awards of Rs. 25000 for implementation of SAP- ecc 6.0 in 2008.
- Successfully completed WHO Audit for Pre-qualification of Diagnostics Products in 2014.
 At Citurgia Biochemicals Ltd.
- Worked on several projects on expansion & modernization in 1991; technology / process development
and sourcing of equipments in 1998 & 2002.
- Effectively handled mechanical functions of Maintenance Engineering Department. Involved in
planning, budgeting and cost control for Engineering Department. Took care of modifications, energy
conservation, improvement jobs.
- Controlled maintenance costs by developing alternate sources for spares & initiated activities for
indigenisation of spares, value analysis, etc.
- Managed overall equipment uptime and minimized downtime during maintenance shutdown. Handled
troubleshooting, failure analysis, equipment audit, corrosion analysis.
- Engaged in ISO 9002 Certification Process. Served as Qualified Internal Auditor for quality systems.
Maintained Quality Certification for the department.
- Imparted training to workmen on developmental initiatives (Quality Circles).
- Ensured zero downtime for a period of 5 consecutive years for critical equipments.
- Merit for reduction in inventory to the tune of Rs. 2 crores; variety reduction in plant maintenance
consumables like drives and process valves.
Edification
 1978: HSC from Gujarat Secondary Education Board with 64%.
 1982: B.E. in Mechanical from S.V. Regional College of Engineering & Technology, Surat, South Gujarat University
with 76%.
 1986: Diploma in Business and Industrial Management (DBIM – Part Time 3 years) from Dept. of Management
Studies, South Gujarat University, Surat with 64%. Secured Gold Medal.
Trainings Attended
 Import Export Benefits under FTP & reducing import cost using FTA / PTA.
 ISO 9000 Certification Process, Qualified Internal Auditor for Quality Systems.
 Implementation of SAP MM Module.
IT SKILLS: Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint), Internet and SAP (ERP) - MM Module
Current CTC : ` 14 Lacs.

3. Personal Profile
Date of Birth: 2nd
October 1961
Present Address: ELM Block-1102; Purwaskywood Appt.
Off.Harlur Road; Near Kudlu Village;
Off.Sarjapur Road,
Bangalore-560068
Permanent Address: A-11, LilaVihar Society, Rander Road,
Tadwadi, Surat – 395009, India.
Passport No.: G 9371854
Languages Known: English, Gujarati and Hindi
References: Available upon request