Project Sourcing Manager

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, 600077

Company: Chart Industries

Ensuring Chart’s Success…

We are inviting you to join Howden, a Chart Industries Company become a trusted and valued member of our Business Intelligence Team. AS part of this vital team, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining business intelligence solutions that driver data-driven decision-making across the organization.Howden was acquired by Chart Industries in 2023. Chart Industries is a leader in innovation focused on our transition to a greener energy environment. We are a leading global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment and solutions serving multiple applications in the Energy, Industrial gas end sectors. We supply cryogenic systems and have a global presence in 40 countries, and more than 11,000 employees. Howden's long heritage and technology enable this transition on a more efficient level. Our vision is to enable the vital processes of our customers and thereby promote a more sustainable world via our Nexus of Clean Strategy.

What Will You Do?

• Lead and monitor the end-to-end purchasing status of localization projects in India
• Act as the interface between Strategic Sourcing, purchasing, engineering, project management, quality, logistics, and suppliers to ensure project milestones are met.
• Track and report project KPIs including cost, timeline, supplier readiness, and risk mitigation .
• Support supplier onboarding, technical reviews, and industrialization planning.
• Ensure alignment with internal stakeholders on specifications, delivery schedules, and quality requirements .
• Identify and escalate risks or delays, and drive resolution through cross-functional collaboration.
• Maintain detailed project documentation including Project plans, cost curves and status dashboards for management reporting.
  
  

Your Experience Should Be...

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Production Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in sourcing and/or project management within heavy engineering, automotive, or capital goods industries.
• Good knowledge of Casting, Forging, Sheet Metal
• Deep understanding of make-to-order manufacturing , especially heavy castings (sand, investment), forgings (open/closed die), and precision machining .
• Proven experience in supplier development, localization, and industrialization .
• Strong project management skills with proficiency in tools like MS Project, Excel, or ERP-based tracking systems .
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Background in a compressor manufacturing company would be appreciated
• Experience working with global teams and suppliers.
• Familiarity with cost modelling, APQP, and PPAP processes
• Hands on experience in CAPEX/Logistics sourcing
  
  

Chart Industries is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicants because of his or her race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, military status, marital status, genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law. Additionally, it is and shall continue to be our policy to provide promotion and advancement opportunities in a non-discriminatory fashion.

Chart complies with applicable local, state, and federal statutes governing “equal employment opportunity” and nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leave of absence, compensation and training.