Key Purpose

The Senior Manager Procurement (CAPEX) is responsible for leading the sourcing, evaluation, procurement, and execution of capital equipment and infrastructure for polymer manufacturing operations.

The role requires a strong technical foundation in injection moulding and extrusion processes, along with hands-on experience in both CAPEX and OPEX procurement. The position demands the ability to manage greenfield and brownfield projects, ensuring seamless integration of machinery, utilities, and supporting infrastructure while maintaining optimal cost, performance, and long-term reliability.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage the complete CAPEX procurement lifecycle, including technical evaluation, supplier selection, commercial negotiation, and execution.
- Ensure timely delivery, installation, commissioning, and stabilization of machinery. Execute greenfield and brownfield projects.
- Drive value engineering initiatives and evaluate ROI, payback, and net gain/loss.
- Manage procurement of OPEX items, including spares, consumables, and MRO materials.
- Develop the vendor ecosystem through supplier identification, onboarding, and capability enhancement.
- Coordinate closely with Engineering, Production, Maintenance, Finance, and Project teams.

Technical Background Requirement

The candidate should possess a strong background in injection moulding and extrusion processes, along with hands-on experience in both CAPEX and OPEX procurement related to polymer moulding machinery and associated equipment.

a) Chillers, Dryers, and Temperature Control Units

The candidate should have experience in the selection, procurement, and performance evaluation of process cooling and drying systems critical for maintaining polymer quality and cycle time efficiency.

Knowledge of capacity sizing, energy efficiency optimization,



and integration with moulding machines to ensure stable and consistent processing is essential.

b) Screw Barrels and Auxiliary Equipment

Hands-on experience in sourcing and evaluating screw barrels and auxiliary equipment used in injection moulding and extrusion processes, with a strong understanding of technical specifications, wear characteristics, and operational performance.

c) Compressors, Material Hoppers, and Mould Racks

Experience in procuring plant utility equipment and material handling systems, ensuring compatibility with manufacturing operations, operational efficiency, and maintenance requirements.

d) Tool Room Machines (CNCs, Grinders)

Strong experience in sourcing and evaluating precision machining equipment such as CNC machines and grinders.

The candidate should understand accuracy requirements, productivity parameters, and integration with tool room operations for mould manufacturing and maintenance.

e) Post-Moulding Equipment (Pad Printers, Laser Markers, Trimming Machines, Prototype Equipment)

The role requires familiarity with secondary processing equipment used for finishing and product identification processes, including printing, marking, trimming, and prototype development.

The candidate should have exposure to automation opportunities, quality requirements, and integration of these processes into the overall production flow and product development activities.

Project Procurement Experience Key Requirements

- Proven experience in handling project procurement for greenfield and brownfield projects,



ensuring seamless execution from concept to commissioning while meeting timelines, budgets, and operational requirements.
- Strong hands-on experience in civil and infrastructure procurement, including vendor selection, BOQ evaluation, and contract finalization for structural works.
- Experience in procurement and execution of Pre-Engineered Buildings (PEB), including design coordination, vendor development, and execution planning.
- Proven capability in managing end-to-end CAPEX procurement cycles for plant projects, from requirement definition through commissioning.
- Ability to manage multi-vendor project environments, including contractor management, performance tracking, and resolution of execution challenges.
- Solid understanding of value engineering versus cost reduction to identify technically superior and commercially viable solutions with long-term operational benefits.
- Experience in project budgeting, cost tracking, and financial evaluation, including ROI assessment, payback analysis, and net gain/loss calculations.
- Ability to drive vendor development for project procurement by identifying, onboarding, and enhancing the capabilities of contractors, fabricators, and equipment suppliers to build a sustainable sourcing ecosystem supporting future expansion and standardization initiatives.

Educational Qualification / Experience Required

- Graduate in Engineering (Mechanical, Polymer, Industrial, or related discipline).
- 1215 years of experience in CAPEX procurement and plant engineering support.
- Strong exposure to polymer processing technologies, particularly injection moulding and extrusion.
- Hands-on experience in both CAPEX and OPEX procurement within manufacturing environments.
- Strong techno-commercial understanding of machinery, fabrication, industrial systems, and lifecycle costing.
- Strong experience in SAP HANA.

📌 Capex Manager (Coimbatore)
🏢 Watertec
📍 Coimbatore