Sourcing Project 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.