CAPEX Procurement Manager

LOCATION: Ahmedabad

REPORTS TO: Sr Director APAC Procurement

DIRECT REPORTS: None

WORKPLACE TYPE: On site

We are seeking an experienced Project Procurement Manager to lead end-to-end procurement activities for a major greenfield project in India. This role will be responsible for developing procurement strategies managing supplier relationships driving project procurement execution and establishing procurement foundations in the country.

What you will do:

• Develop and execute the project procurement strategy plans procedures and approved vendor framework.
• Lead end-to-end procurement activities for CAPEX and engineering projects including sourcing supplier qualification negotiations contract management and supplier performance.
• Build and manage the Approved Vendor List (AVL) including qualification of new suppliers and contractors.
• Monitor project schedules and expedite supplier deliverables to ensure on-time and on-budget project execution.
• Provide regular reporting on procurement activities project spend payment schedules and delivery status.
• Support import equipment procurement customs clearance and government incentive programs where applicable.
• Establish procurement foundations in India including Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes and direct and indirect sourcing strategies.

Qualified candidates will have:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering Supply Chain Procurement Business or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in CAPEX MRO project or engineering procurement.
• Proven experience managing procurement spend of at least USD 50 million.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in supplier negotiations and contract management.
• Experience in multinational organizations preferred.
• Food ingredients chemical or manufacturing industry experience is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Required behaviors and skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter with a strong drive for results.
• Ability to lead projects independently and influence stakeholders across a matrix organization.
• High integrity resilience and adaptability.
• Willingness to travel and work across manufacturing sites within India.

Why Join Ingredion

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

• Total Rewards Package Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support Health long-term savings and resources for your physical mental and emotional well-being
• Flexible Work Arrangements We value flexibility to support you both professionally and personally
• Career Growth Learning training and development opportunities.
• Employee Recognition Program A culture of real-time appreciation with personalized recognition rewards globally

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