Senior Specialist, Project Purchasing

Metso; Vadodara; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purpose-led work

Wellbeing programs

Competitive compensation

Flexible working options

Growth opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Metso in India is seeking a Senior Project Purchasing Specialist to own procurement for complex Aftermarket Engineer-to-Order projects. Based in Gurugram or Vadodara, you will collaborate with project managers, sourcing, suppliers and QA to ensure material availability and timely execution.

You should have 5–7 years of purchasing experience, familiarity with SAP S/4HANA, and a degree in SCM/Engineering. Travel up to 10% and a readiness to work in a global, multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain.
• Experience in project-based environments or ETO models is desirable.
• Proven ability to manage complex global supply chains and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage purchase orders aligned with project schedules and specs.
• Track supplier commitments and material availability; address risks/delays.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Sourcing, suppliers, QA, Eng, Logistics & Finance.
• Maintain purchasing documentation and contribute to progress reporting.
• Coordinate logistics and project-specific inventory movements when needed.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Project management

Supplier management

English proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelors in SCM/Engineering/Business

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials – the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life.

Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources.

Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you’re supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration.

This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.

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Senior Project Purchasing Specialist

Introduction

We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Purchasing Specialist to join our Services Purchasing organization in India. In this role, you will take ownership of purchasing activities for complex Aftermarket Engineer-to-Order projects, ensuring supplier commitments, material availability, and project requirements are managed proactively throughout the project lifecycle.

You will report to the Project Purchasing Manager.

This role is based in Gurugram or Vadodara, India.

Team you will belong to

You will join the Services Project Procurement team within the Procurement and Manufacturing organization. The team operates globally, with your primary focus on supporting project execution by working closely with external vendors and Project Managers in India.

You will play an important role in ensuring effective procurement coordination, supplier performance, material readiness, and timely project execution.

What you’ll do

• Create and manage purchase orders assigned by the Project Manager, ensuring alignment with project schedules, specifications, and procurement requirements.


• Track supplier commitments and material availability, proactively identifying and addressing potential risks and delays.


• Coordinate with Project Managers, Sourcing, suppliers, Quality, Engineering, Logistics, and Finance to ensure smooth project execution.


• Maintain accurate purchasing documentation and contribute to project progress reporting.


• Coordinate logistics, shipment documentation, and project-specific inventory movements whenever required.


• Coordinate supplier quality documentation and inspections in accordance with project-specific Inspection and Test Plans.


• Share procurement expertise, strengthen project purchasing practices, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.


• Perform other role-related responsibilities assigned by the manager.

What you’ll bring

• 5–7 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, project operations, engineering, or industrial manufacturing.


• Experience in project-based environments or Engineer-to-Order (ETO) business models is highly desirable.


• Strong ownership in executing project plans to meet customer requirements, with practical problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing schedules and supplier commitments.


• Good understanding of procurement processes, supplier management, logistics coordination, and trade compliance.


• Ability to independently manage complex global supply chains and handle multiple priorities in a structured manner.


• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work with project teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders in a multicultural environment.


• Proficiency in SAP S/4HANA procurement-related transactions and reports.


• Professional working proficiency in English, both written and spoken.


• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.


• Willingness to travel up to 10% to support project execution and supplier engagement, if required.

What's in it for you

At Metso, you will have the opportunity to work on complex global projects and contribute to efficient procurement and project execution. You’ll be part of a collaborative environment that encourages innovation, professional development, and continuous improvement.

We support your growth and wellbeing by offering:

• Purpose-led work: Contribute to enabling sustainable modern life and transforming the mining and aggregates industries.


• Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing programs, occupational healthcare, and supportive services.


• Rewards: Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.


• Flexibility: Working options that support balance and productivity.


• Growth: Learning pathways, mentoring, internal mobility, and global collaboration opportunities.


• Culture: A caring, collaborative, and inclusive workplace committed to helping you thrive.

When joining Metso in India, you can also benefit from locally applicable employee benefits and programs.

Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices.

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.

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