Suraj Karan Jat

Having 10+ years of experience spanning cleantech manufacturing operations, procurement, commissioning of plant & machinery and performance validation, infrastructure development, production overview, quality check, data analysis, team building & mentoring, regulatory compliance, and materials science research. Proven track record managing end-to-end procurement, vendor negotiations, EPR/regulatory compliance, and corporate governance for a fast-growing cleantech startup, backed by a strong academic foundation in nanomaterials research and technical publishing. Skilled at building compliant, cost-efficient operations while supporting business development, fundraising, and cross-functional teams.

Operations Manager at Minimines Cleantech Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (2021-12 – 2026-06)

• Led end-to-end CapEx and OpEx procurement across 50+ vendors, managing sourcing, commercial negotiation, and execution.
• Negotiated vendor pricing and commercial terms, achieving consistent cost savings; resolved payment disputes and issued debit notes to protect company interests.
• Managed the installation and commissioning of plant and machinery.
• Led monthly production & quality check.
• Managed inventory levels and monthly MIS reporting for finished goods; coordinated statutory physical inventory audits with external auditors.
• Supervised inbound and outbound logistics, including material receipt, GRN processing, packaging and labelling compliance, and export planning & documentation, achieving zero dispatch errors and consistent on-time delivery.
• Managed the EPR portal, credit transfers, and quarterly/annual return filings, contributing process-improvement recommendations directly to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
• Acquired and maintained critical licenses, including CFE, CFO, HWM Authorization, and Factory License.
• Coordinated plant inspections for regulatory officials, insurance representatives, and startup investors, maintaining zero compliance failures.
• Coordinated and closed statutory audits across four consecutive fiscal years (FY2021-22 to FY2024-25).
• Coordinated corporate secretarial document execution.
• Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated 50+ commercial agreements, NDAs, and procurement contracts; structured collaborative MoUs with leading academic and research institutions.
• Applied to 150+ startup grants and 30+ awards; executed grant agreements and delivered CA-certified utilization certificates on schedule.
• Supported hiring for procurement, stores, and business development roles.
• Managed petty cash and corporate card expenses.

Research Consultant at Bharatiya Skill Development University (BSDU) (2018-10 – 2019-09)

• Developed anticorrosive coatings and thin films.

Research Associate at Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) (2014-06 – 2018-03)

• Conducted synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials and films for "Metal/Heterometal Oxide Nanostructures for Marine Coatings," funded by the Office of Naval Research Global (ONRG), Singapore, under the NICOP program.

Project Fellow at CSIR – National Physical Laboratory (NPL) (2012-06 – 2013-03)

• Synthesized and characterized thermoelectric nanomaterials and single crystals; worked with ZnS and CuO nanomaterials for photocatalytic and electrode applications.

Project Fellow at Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) (2011-12 – 2012-02)

• Synthesized and characterized nanomaterials and nanocomposites.

B.Tech–M.Tech (Integrated) in Nanotechnology – Centre for Converging Technologies, University of Rajasthan (2013)

Senior Secondary Examination – Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan (2006)

Secondary Examination – Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan (2004)