LOCATION: Ahmedabad REPORTS TO: Sr Director, APAC Procurement DIRECT REPORTS: - None WORKPLACE TYPE: On site Company Background Ingredion is a global Fortune 500 provider of ingredient solutions that touch millions of lives, every day. With over 19,000 customers in 120 countries, we create solutions that help nourish, comfort, and delight people all over the world. We are proud to source our strength from nature. That's why we're growing sustainably, with an industry-leading product portfolio that includes plant-based proteins, sugar alternatives and clean and simple ingredients that deliver on changing consumer needs while protecting our planet. Although we are best known for our food ingredients, we are much more than a food business. We co-create bespoke solutions with our customers; from cosmetics and beauty, to paper and textiles, to pharmaceuticals, driven by relentless curiosity. We make it our business to anticipate industry trends, and to bring together the potential of people, nature and technology to make life better. We don't just make ingredients. We create possibilities. Be What's Next with us. The Project Procurement Manager is responsible for NIRVANA Project Procurement and shall upon project completion , will take lead on country procurement role. Core Responsibilities Project Procurement Plan - Develop project procurement plan, including strategy, procedure/ approved supplier list along with project engineering team and in line with the overall project requirement. Approved Vendor List - develop the approved vendor list including qualification of new vendors/contractors with the project team engagement and alignment. Sourcing and Procurement - Work closely with the project engineering team and consultants and responsible for end-to-end Project Procurement activities including but not limited to sourcing vendors, qualifications, negotiation to get the best terms and conditions, evaluation, supplier selection, contracts execution and payment as agreed terms. Ensure the procurement activities are compliance with policies, procedures, and strategy. Follow-up and Expediting - Regular review of project schedules and expedite suppliers timely deliverables to meet overall project timelines and within budget. Reporting the procurement activities and delivery status regularly, weekly and/or monthly, to project teams. This will include, but not limited to the project payment plan schedules and PSR. Supporting - Support team working and coordinate with other related functions in any issues related to project procurement, including import equipment, customs clearance process, tax privilege with Board of Investment Set up India Procurement foundations as the first Procurement team member in the country - SRM, P2P process, direct & indirect procurement, implementing regional & global sourcing strategies. Qualified candidates will have: Mandatory Requirements Bachelor's or Master's degree in related fields. Preferable in engineering background. Experience working in a multinational company Minimum 10 years of working experience in CAPEX & MRO (spend USD 50 mio), project and engineering procurement. Experience in food and chemical industry would be an advantage. Have basic technical knowledge in Civil, Electrical, Instrument, Mechanical, etc. Have knowledge of key terms and conditions in contract review and execution. Computer and Project Management Skills with proficiency level (SAP, MS Office) Good command in English communication Required Behaviors And Skills Strong analytical and negotiation skill Self starter and Resilience Teamwork player Drive for results Integrity and Trust Strong analytical skills (expected to provide management system reports) Leadership - proactively lead improvement, manage projects independently Influence in working with different stakeholders within a manufacturing facility & matrix organization Flexibility & Agility within the organization, working at different manufacturing sites within India Relocation Available: No