Job highlights

- a Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management,Business Administration,Engineering,or a related field is preferred
- Willingness to travel up to 10% to support project execution and supplier engagement. Disclaimer: This job posting has been aggregated from external source
- Experience in supplier follow-up,risk identification,and escalation

Job Summary We are looking for a Project Purchasing Specialist to join our Services Purchasing organization in India . In this role, you will manage project purchasing activities, supplier coordination, purchase orders, logistics, and inventory movements to support smooth execution of Aftermarket Engineer-to-Order projects. You will work closely with Project Managers, Sourcing, Suppliers, Quality, Engineering, Logistics, and Finance teams and report to the Project Purchasing Manager .

This role is based in Gurugram or Vadodara , India , with travel of up to 10% as required to support project execution and supplier engagement.

Team you will belong to

You will join the Services Project Procurement team within the Procurement and Manufacturing Organization. The team operates globally, while your main focus will be supporting project execution with external suppliers and Project Managers in India.

The team plays a key role in ensuring purchasing and logistics activities run smoothly throughout Aftermarket Engineer-to-Order projects. We collaborate closely with Project Management, Sourcing, Suppliers, Quality, Engineering, Logistics, and Finance to ensure timely and effective project execution.

Our ways of working emphasize collaboration, accountability, clear communication, continuous improvement, and getting things done together .

Responsibilities

- Create and manage purchase orders assigned by Project Managers, ensuring alignment with project schedules, specifications, and purchasing requirements.
- Support purchase order creation, administration, and other workload-related activities within the team.
- Track purchase orders,



coordinate supplier activities, and proactively identify actions to prevent supply chain delays.
- Monitor supplier performance and escalate risks, deviations, and potential impacts to project schedules.
- Coordinate communication between project teams, suppliers, and internal functions to support smooth project execution.
- Maintain accurate purchasing documentation and support project progress reporting and updates.
- Coordinate logistics and documentation for international shipments in line with project and regulatory requirements.
- Manage project-specific inventory movements, including stock reservations and transfers, and contribute to continuous improvement activities.

Requirements

- Minimum 5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or project operations, preferably within machinery, engineering, or industrial manufacturing.
- Experience working in project-based environments or Engineer-to-Order models is highly desirable.
- Good understanding of procurement processes, supply chain practices, trade compliance, and regulatory requirements.
- Structured and organized approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on agreed actions.
- Experience in supplier follow-up, risk identification, and escalation.
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with project teams, suppliers, and internal functions.
- Practical problem-solving skills and confidence working in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
- Skilled working proficiency in English; a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
- Willingness to travel up to 10% to support project execution and supplier engagement.

Disclaimer: This job posting has been aggregated from external source. Role details, content, and availability are subject to change. Applicants are advised to confirm the latest information directly on the company website before applying.

📌 Specialist, Project Purchasing (Vadodara)
🏢 Metso Outotec
📍 Vadodara