Project Sourcing Manager

Date: Feb 21, 2026

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, 600077

Company: Chart Industries

Ensuring Chart’s Success…

Chart Industries is a leading global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment and solutions serving multiple applications in the Energy, Industrial, and Industrial Gas end markets. In March 2023 Chart Industries acquired the Howden Group, and the combined group is now represented in over 40 countries worldwide with over 11,700 employees. Our vision is to enable the vital processes of our customers and thereby promote a more sustainable world via our Nexus of Clean™ strategy. The combination of Chart and Howden furthers our global leadership position in process technologies with products and services in applications such as hydrogen, carbon capture, energy recovery, nuclear, water treatment, mining, and LNG to name a few. Together with customer-focused service solutions, including an extensive service network and market-leading digital diagnostics, we support our customers through the complete lifecycle of their assets. At Chart we have a strong corporate identity and a clear purpose - you will be a member of our team shaping the future of the company and participating in helping our customers and the world tackle some of the planet's most pressing issues

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.