Harshil Dave

Harshil Dave

Executive - Commercial (Purchase) & Business Development

location of Harshil DaveSurat, Gujarat, India

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Chemicals | Laboratory Chemicals & Consumables | Precious Metal Catalysts

  • Education

    • International Trade Centre, Geneva, Switzerland

      2014 - 2014
      International Diploma in International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management Distinction

      About ITC (International Trade Centre - UNCTAD / WTO)The International Trade Centre (ITC) is the technical cooperation agency of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the World Trade Organization (WTO). ITC has introduced the MLS (Modular Learning System) as an effective tool for quality training in International Purchasing and Supply Chain management.

    • Nirma Institute of Technology (Nirma University), Ahmedabad

      2002 - 2006
      B.E. - Chemical Chemical Technology & Processing, Petroleum Refining, Mass & Heat Transfer, Mechanical Opertions
    • Ankur High School, Ahmedabad

      1995 - 2002
      Higher Secondary School Sciences
    • Gujarat University

      2006 - 2008
      MBA - Marketing Corporate Strategy, International Marketing, Strategic Brand Management, Project Management

      Winner of Game Creation Competition at Crest – 2008, an annual event held at Chimanbhai Patel Institute of Management & Research, Ahmedabad.Runners Up in Big Impact, an advertisement game held by S.K. Patel Institute of Management & Computer Studies, Gandhinagar in an annual event known as Siraaj – 2008.Winner of Real Retail Rage ( R3 ), a Retail Game held by B.K. School of Business Management, Ahmedabad in an annual event known as Renaissance – 2007. Winner of… Show more Winner of Game Creation Competition at Crest – 2008, an annual event held at Chimanbhai Patel Institute of Management & Research, Ahmedabad.Runners Up in Big Impact, an advertisement game held by S.K. Patel Institute of Management & Computer Studies, Gandhinagar in an annual event known as Siraaj – 2008.Winner of Real Retail Rage ( R3 ), a Retail Game held by B.K. School of Business Management, Ahmedabad in an annual event known as Renaissance – 2007. Winner of Inter College Skit Competition in ORION – 2006 held at S.K.Patel Institute of Management & Computer Studies, Gandhinagar. Show less

  • Experience

    • Claris Lifesciences Group Companies

      May 2008 - Jul 2011
      Executive - Commercial (Purchase) & Business Development

      Responsible for business development and procurement of Olive Oil, Cheese and Skimmed Milk PowderIdentification of international suppliersNegotiations and Contracts with the international suppliersIdentification of the suitable packaging and filling technologyCoordinating with product team, sales team for the specifications and qualityOverall procurement functions cost benefit analysisMIS and suppliers performance systems Identifying clients for contract manufacturing.Understanding clients’ requirement from technical and quality point of view. Preparing feasibility and financial model for the project. Preparation of business plan etc.Prepared the land use plan for the processing and non processing zonesFinalized the components of the SEZs Prepared the financial modelAnalyzed the rules and regulation and its benefits to the developers Approached internationally renowned master planners/architects, consultants, advisorsConducted the negotiations with the various real estate consultants for marketing of the SEZPrepared marketing plan for SEZPrepared the financial modelPrepared marketing strategy for the sustainable township Finalized the detail components of the sustainable township modelPrepared Detailed Project Report for FinanceShaping Strategic Key segments for Power Project:Fuel Linkages / FSA (Coal / Gas)MetCoke Manufacturing for Iron & Steel Industries Clean Coal Technologies like IGCC / Super Critical Power PlantsAnalyzing government policies and benefits.Global Power Markets - Opportunity Identification Smart GridPPA Meeting top government officials & laisioningProject planning & schedulingCritical sectoral analysis for strategic alternativesMarketing plan & strategies for CPP/ IPP Show less

    • GHCL Limited

      Jul 2011 - Apr 2013
      Asst. Manager - Procurement

      Materials Management - Project Procurement, Technical Services, Engineering & Spares Procurement & Packaging Procurement.Responsible for various cost reductions mechanism development and implementation.Commercial & Technical NegotiationE - Procurement System Development & Roll OutVendor Development & ManagementMarket Analysis & Intelligence ABC Analysis & Inventory Management, etc.SAP Improvement projectTechnical and Project Services

    • Navin Fluorine International Ltd.

      Apr 2013 - Jan 2019

      Strategizing and implementing purchase process for all kind of materials for projects as per requirement, includingBulk Chemicals, Specialty Chemicals, Solvents,Engineering spares, Packaging materials.Monitoring supply chain operations involving tendering, contracting, quotes generation, scheduling, technocommercialnegotiations, settlement of bids & bills/.Forecasting required materials with special consideration to current consumption & future trends; developing keyprocurement schedules for Key Raw materialsAdministering import procedures and documentation with overseas subsidiaries & suppliersKey Team member for Responsible Care (RC) program for Distribution Code for SCM for inbound logistics.Undertaking commercial evaluation, bid comparison and final negotiation with technically qualified vendors to procureessential materials at reasonable price & quality and identifying alternate dealers for business consolidationManaging and developing vendors for import substitution and new product developmentsFinalizaions of AMCs & ARCs for consumables and MRO items.Inventory Management and Third Party Audits for Stock Verification and Reconciliation Show less Responsible for procurement of Bulk Raw materials (Imports & Domestic) including fine chemicals, specialty chemicals and basic chemicals.Lead buyer for CRO & CRAMS raw materialsFormulation of annual budget for all raw materials, planning and schedulingNew Vendor development and Vendor Audit ManagementNew product development (Costing Model/Competition Analysis)Inventory Management / Inventory AnalysisImports documentation and formalitiesStrategic sourcing (Planning & Execution) Show less

      • Manager - Purchase (Procurement/SCM)

        Apr 2016 - Jan 2019
      • Dy. Manager - Purchase (Procurement/SCM)

        Apr 2013 - Mar 2016
    • R N LABORATORIES PVT LTD

      Jan 2019 - Oct 2019
      Vice President Procurement

      Strategizing and implementing purchase process for all kind of materialsResponsible of procurement of Raw Materials both Imported and Indigenous Monitoring complete supply chain operationsForecasting required materials with special consideration to current consumption & future trends; developing key procurement schedules for Key Raw materialsMonitoring import procedures and documentation with overseas subsidiaries & suppliersResponsible for all of the materials requirement including Raw materials, Packaging materials, Engg Spares, Consumables, CAPEX, for all the sites. Managing and developing vendors for import substitution and new product developmentsIdentification and Finalization of Toll Manufacturing sites.Develop and implement procedures and systems as per best manufacturing practise.Finalizaions of AMCs & ARCs for consumables and MRO items.Inventory Management and Third Party Audits for Stock Verification and Reconciliation Show less

    • Lotus Corporation

      Nov 2019 - now
      Business Owner

      We are leading authorised distributor and stockiest of Laboratory Chemicals and Consumables of brands like Actylis, Inorganic Ventures, Aquamicron, Avra, TCI, Cole-Parmer, Accustandard, Kinesis, Omsons Germany and many more.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • IPSCM (International Purchasing & Supply Chain Management)

      Indian Institute of Materials Management, Mumbai
      Sept 2014