Hiteshkumar Patel

A result-oriented and highly versatile Senior Purchase Executive and former Business Owner with over a decade of comprehensive experience in Procurement, Vendor Management, Materials Management, and Supply Chain operations. Combines corporate procurement expertise across manufacturing and research sectors with strong entrepreneurial acumen gained running an independent business. Proficient in leveraging advanced ERP systems (SAP R/3, Tally ERP 9, Corporate Munim) to drive operational efficiency and high data accuracy.

Senior Executive – Purchase at Suresh Enterprises (Present)

• Oversee end-to-end purchasing activities, ensuring timely procurement of raw materials and engineering spares aligned with technical and quality standards.
• Manage vendor lifecycles, negotiate highly competitive commercial terms, and drive cost-reduction initiatives without disrupting production timelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline supply chain workflows and optimize inventory reorder patterns.

Independent Business Owner / Entrepreneur at Proprietor (2021 – 2025)

• Established and successfully managed all core facets of an independent business enterprise, handling cash flows, financial metrics, and operational layout.
• Directly oversaw complete supply chain functions: established sourcing networks, vetted new vendors, drafted trade contracts, and governed procurement logistics.
• Optimized profit margins and systematically managed risk mitigation strategies to secure market resilience and consistent customer satisfaction.

Store and Purchase Officer at Cliantha Research Limited

• Managed specialized Lab Chemical and Clinical Stores in absolute compliance with safety protocols and strict temperature-controlled guidelines.
• Executed procurement strategies for lab consumables, chemical lots, and clinical research supplies utilizing minimum stock thresholds to prevent stockouts.
• Enforced structural material tracking and issuance protocols using both FIFO and FEFO (First Expired, First Out) methods.

Store & Materials Executive at The Anup Engineering Limited

• Supervised daily operations of the Central Store house, managing vital heavy raw material inventory (Plates, Pipes, Bars, Structural sections) for the manufacturing of Pressure Vessels, Heat Exchangers, Columns, and Centrifuges.
• Implemented and operationalized structural FIFO material management frameworks via the company's designated ERP engine.
• Generated accurate material inventory analytics, covering overage metrics, material shortage sheets, and stock balance indexes.
• Administered logistics departments, shipping layouts, and strategic corporate scrap material disposal operations.
• Nurtured relationships with industrial vendors, processing rejected/damaged asset logistics and corresponding documentation for credit notes or material exchange.

Store & Purchase Head at Mehta CAD CAM Systems Pvt. Ltd.

• Headed entire material control, stores, and procurement divisions utilizing Tally ERP 9 and Corporate Munim ERP frameworks.
• Supervised comprehensive Goods Receipt Note (GRN) entries, gate passes, issue logs, and cross-matched physical inventory regularly with digital Bin Cards.
• Resolved complex material allocation discrepancies and organized comprehensive training workshops for subordinate tracking clerks.

Project Associate (Store/Finance Support) at Zydus Research Center (2013-05 – 2015)

• Leveraged SAP R/3 system logic to execute invoice verification/booking (MIR6), document parking protocols (MIR7), and accurate cash journal processing (FBCJ).

Bachelor of Commerce in Commerce – Gujarat University (2012)

Diploma in Multilingual Office Automation & Financial Accounting – C-DAC (2011)