LOCATION: Ahmedabad
REPORTS TO: Sr Director, APAC Procurement
DIRECT REPORTS: None
WORKPLACE TYPE: On site
We are seeking an experienced Project Procurement Manager to lead end-to-end procurement activities for a major greenfield project in India. This role will be responsible for developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, driving project procurement execution, and establishing procurement foundations in the country.
What you will do:
- Develop and execute the project procurement strategy, plans, procedures, and approved vendor framework.
- Lead end-to-end procurement activities for CAPEX and engineering projects, including sourcing, supplier qualification, negotiations, contract management, and supplier performance.
- Build and manage the Approved Vendor List (AVL), including qualification of new suppliers and contractors.
- Monitor project schedules and expedite supplier deliverables to ensure on-time and on-budget project execution.
- Provide regular reporting on procurement activities, project spend, payment schedules, and delivery status.
- Support import equipment procurement, customs clearance, and government incentive programs where applicable.
- Establish procurement foundations in India, including Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes, and direct and indirect sourcing strategies.
Qualified candidates will have:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or a related field.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in CAPEX, MRO, project, or engineering procurement.
- Proven experience managing procurement spend of at least USD 50 million.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience in supplier negotiations and contract management.
- Experience in multinational organizations preferred.
- Food, ingredients, chemical, or manufacturing industry experience is an advantage.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Required behaviors and skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Self-starter with a strong drive for results.
- Ability to lead projects independently and influence stakeholders across a matrix organization.
- High integrity, resilience, and adaptability.
- Willingness to travel and work across manufacturing sites within India.
Why Join Ingredion?
Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:
- Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success
- Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being
- Flexible Work Arrangements – We value flexibility to support you both professionally and personally
- Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities.
- Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.
Relocation Available:
Yes, Within CountrySkills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or related field
- Minimum 10 years of experience in CAPEX, MRO, project, or engineering procurement
- Proven experience managing procurement spend of at least USD 50 million
- Strong commercial acumen with experience in supplier negotiations and contract management
- Experience in multinational organizations
- Food, ingredients, chemical, or manufacturing industry experience
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Self-starter with a strong drive for results and ability to lead projects independently
- Willingness to travel and work across manufacturing sites within India
Ingredion Incorporated Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A competitive 401(k) program with company matching and, in some cases, additional contributions is highlighted, with defined vesting terms. This supports long‑term savings and is a consistent pillar of the U.S. package.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is standard, with additional protections like life and disability insurance. Wellbeing resources and an employee assistance program further bolster health support.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual or periodic bonuses are common components of compensation across functions. This adds dependable variable pay alongside base salary.
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What We Do
Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE: INGR) headquartered in the suburbs of Chicago, is a leading global ingredient solutions provider serving customers in more than 120 countries. With 2022 annual net sales of nearly $8 billion, we turn grains, fruits, vegetables and other plant-based materials into value-added ingredient solutions for the food, beverage, animal nutrition, brewing and industrial markets. With Ingredion Idea Labs® innovation centers located worldwide and approximately 12,000 employees, we co-create with customers and fulfill our purpose of bringing the potential of people, nature and technology together to make life better. Visit ingredion.com for more information and the latest company news. To learn more about our career opportunities, please visit www.ingredion.com/careers.
