Datta Vitthal Gawade

Procurement – Assistant Manager @ Sudarshan Colorants India Ltd. (Heubach Colorants)

B-2,Heena garden, Khdak pada,Kalyan (West)-421301, Maharashtra, India datta.dvg@gmail.com 9022690071
Current CTC
12 LPA
Expected CTC
16 LPA
Notice Period
90 Days
Experience
28.6 Years
Profile Summary

Experienced Procurement & Supply Chain Professional with over 20 years of expertise
in strategic sourcing, direct and indirect procurement, vendor development, contract
negotiations, inventory management, laboratory procurement, and project procurement
across chemical, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing industries.
Strong experience in procurement of bulk chemicals, laboratory instruments, analytical
Equipment, packaging materials. Proven ability to reduce procurement costs through
strategic vendor development, price negotiations, alternative sourcing, and supplier
performance management. Well-versed in SAP, procurement SOP development, audit
support (USFDA, PMDA, ISO), and cross-functional coordination with Production, QA,
QC, R&D, Stores, and Finance teams.

Work Experience
2024 – Present
Procurement – Assistant Manager
Sudarshan Colorants India Ltd. (Heubach Colorants)
  • Managed procurement of raw materials and packaging materials for manufacturing

operations.

  • Managed project procurement including installation of Nitrogen facilities across

manufacturing plants.

  • Developed alternate suppliers resulting in cost optimization and improved supply

reliability.

  • Led supplier negotiations and purchase order allocation.
  • Onboarded new vendors in SAP with complete documentation.
  • Procured bulk chemicals including HCl, Caustic Soda, Glycols, Glycerin,Methanol,

Acetic Acid, Liquid Ammonia, Formaldehyde and solvents.

  • Coordinated supplier payments with Finance.
  • Conducted vendor bank verification (SPOC verification).
  • Developed procurement procedures and SOPs.
  • Conducted Vendor Performance Evaluation.
  • Managed supplier complaints through the Quality Notification System (QNS).
  • Prepared monthly procurement reports and management dashboards.
  • Published monthly market intelligence newsletters covering:

o Currency trends

o Crude Oil

o Natural Gas

o Energy Markets

  • Coordinated inventory planning with Plant and Stores teams.
2017 – 2023
Assistant Manager
Arch Pharmalabs Ltd. Dombivli
  • Planned weekly, monthly, and quarterly procurement activities.
  • Procured chemicals and raw materials from domestic suppliers.
  • Purchased laboratory chemicals, analytical instruments, laboratory equipment, and

glassware for QC and R&D laboratories.

  • Conducted supplier quality audits.
  • Coordinated customer audits.
  • Developed alternate sourcing strategies.
  • Procured laboratory instruments with advanced technology.
  • Purchased laboratory chemicals ensuring quality compliance.
2012 – 2017
Management Staff
Sitec Labs (Cipla). Mahape
  • Procured laboratory instruments and analytical equipment.
  • Prepared comparative statements for supplier evaluation.
  • Planned procurement budgets and negotiated contracts.
  • Optimized inventory levels to avoid overstocking and shortages.
  • Coordinated supplier payments with Finance.
  • Generated procurement and material usage reports for senior management.
2007 – 2012
Scientist
Alkem Laboratories Ltd. Taloja
  • Prepared supplier comparison sheets.
  • Procured Nutraceutical ingredients.
  • Purchased laboratory chemicals and instrument spares.
  • Managed procurement of HPLC and GC columns.
  • Improved inventory tracking by implementing searchable inventory systems.
  • Conducted technical audits at supplier locations.
  • Developed new vendors for Nutraceutical products.
  • Prepared supplier liability reports.
  • Processed Purchase Requisitions (PR).
  • Managed Goods Receipt Notes (GRN).
  • Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual stock reports.
2005 – 2007
Quality Control Executive
Sechseria Chemicals Ltd. Dombivali
  • Analyzed raw materials and approved suppliers.
  • Performed analysis of APIs and in-process samples.
  • Participated in USFDA inspections.
  • Prepared audit documentation.
  • Managed laboratory chemicals and reference standards inventory.
2004 – 2005
Lab Chemist
M/S R. L. Chemical Industries Pvt. Ltd. Ambernath
  • Performed chemical analysis using HPLC and GC.
  • Conducted solvent analysis.
  • Developed analytical methods.
2004 – 2004
Production Chemist
M/S Cosmo Polymer Pvt. Ltd. Midc Mahad
  • Planned production schedules.
  • Maintained production inventory.
  • Managed dispatch operations.
  • Trained production personnel.
  • Improved production workflow and team efficiency.
1998 – 2004
Production Incharge
M/S Chemosol Industries (I) India Pvt. Ltd Midc Mahad
  • Managed production across all shifts.
  • Executed production batches.
  • Maintained batch records.
  • Managed raw material inventory.
  • Ensured vessel and plant safety.
  • Independently handled unit operations.
  • Trained operators in hazardous chemical handling.
  • Allocated manpower effectively.
  • Assisted in process development activities.
Education
Vinayaka Mission University
M.Tech in Chemistry
N/A - N/A
Advanced Training Institute, Sion, Mumbai
OMCP – Operation & Maintenance of Chemical Plant in General
1998 - 1998
Ramniranjan Jhunjhunwala College, Mumbai
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Chemistry (Drugs & Dyes)
1996 - 1997
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Top Skills
Cross-Functional Coordination Inventory Control Vendor Management Purchase Requisition (Pr) Contract Negotiation Goods Receipt Notes (Grn) Ms Excel Strategic Sourcing Procurement Planning Purchase Orders (Po) Sap Training & Mentoring Procurement Strategy Cost Analysis Process Improvement Team Leadership New Vendor Development Supplier Evaluation Ms Office