Strategic Sourcing Manager Bought Outs

CHART INDUSTRIES INC. (Chart) (NYSE: GTLS) is a leading independent global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment and services related to cryogenic gas processing and rotating the cryogenic sector the Chart brand is synonymous with the liquefaction distribution and storage of liquid gases including oxygen nitrogen LNG biogas hydrogen helium and carbon dioxide. The acquisition of Howden expanded our portfolio to include air and gas handling products such as compressors cooling fans steam turbines and more expanding our offering of products and solutions across traditional markets and providing access to new ones such as nuclear energy recovery tunnel ventilation mine safety and electrification.

Chart products are widely used across industry leisure science medicine food and beverages water treatment and clean energy. The ability to combine multiple products to create complete end-to-end solutions is what makes Chart unique and has established the company as a pioneer in developing applications such as LNG to power hydrogen carbon capture and cooling systems for high-energy users such as data centres green steel and many more.

Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with corporate goals for cost quality and risk management.

Drive ESG initiatives and best practices within category and supplier network.

Lead India localization projects and alternate sourcing strategies to support project requirements.

Build strategic partnerships with suppliers to ensure reliability innovation and competitive advantage.

Support proposals with early pricing engagement and cost estimation during product development.

Negotiate global and local contracts to secure favourable commercial terms and compliance.

Analyse categories spend data to identify savings opportunities and optimize procurement performance.

Cost Leadership drive and achieve the category driven cost reduction projects and generate savings as per organizational requirements

Monitor supplier performance and lead continuous improvement initiatives

Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure adherence to company policies regulatory requirements and ethical sourcing standards.

Identify and mitigate supply chain risks proactively.

Provide regular reports on category performance savings and localization progress.

Strong costing knowledge (mandatory) with contacts with supplier base for components like Heat Exchangers Pressure vessels Noise enclosure Pumps Sels Flexible joints Butterfly Valves Gate Valve ball valves cryogenic valves actuators Bearing Housings Couplings LOS fittings trailers braking systems axles to name a few is highly desired.

Experience in Capex/ Opex is also desirable.

Strong negotiation and vendor management capabilities.

Ability to support customer RFQs with reliable cost inputs.

Strong analytical technical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Educational Qualifications

Bachelors or Masters degree in mechanical/ production/ instrumentation/ manufacturing engineering MBA in supply chain / operations preferred.

7 years of experience in strategic sourcing or category management.

Strong negotiation analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Knowledge of ESG localization strategies and digital procurement tools.