Specialist, Project Purchasing
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 8, 2026.
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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Introduction
We are looking for a Project Purchasing Specialist to join our Services Purchasing organization in India. In this role, you will manage project purchasing activities, supplier coordination, purchase orders, logistics, and inventory movements to support smooth execution of Aftermarket Engineer-to-Order projects. You will work closely with Project Managers, Sourcing, Suppliers, Quality, Engineering, Logistics, and Finance teams and report to the Project Purchasing Manager.
This role is based in Gurugram or Vadodara, India, with travel of up to 10% as required to support project execution and supplier engagement.
Team you will belong to
You will join the Services Project Procurement team within the Procurement and Manufacturing Organization. The team operates globally, while your main focus will be supporting project execution with external suppliers and Project Managers in India.
The team plays a key role in ensuring purchasing and logistics activities run smoothly throughout Aftermarket Engineer-to-Order projects. We collaborate closely with Project Management, Sourcing, Suppliers, Quality, Engineering, Logistics, and Finance to ensure timely and effective project execution.
Our ways of working emphasize collaboration, accountability, clear communication, continuous improvement, and getting things done together.
What you’ll do
- Create and manage purchase orders assigned by Project Managers, ensuring alignment with project schedules, specifications, and purchasing requirements.
- Support purchase order creation, administration, and other workload-related activities within the team.
- Track purchase orders, coordinate supplier activities, and proactively identify actions to prevent supply chain delays.
- Monitor supplier performance and escalate risks, deviations, and potential impacts to project schedules.
- Coordinate communication between project teams, suppliers, and internal functions to support smooth project execution.
- Maintain accurate purchasing documentation and support project progress reporting and updates.
- Coordinate logistics and documentation for international shipments in line with project and regulatory requirements.
- Manage project-specific inventory movements, including stock reservations and transfers, and contribute to continuous improvement activities.
What you’ll bring
- Minimum 5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or project operations, preferably within machinery, engineering, or industrial manufacturing.
- Experience working in project-based environments or Engineer-to-Order models is highly desirable.
- Good understanding of procurement processes, supply chain practices, trade compliance, and regulatory requirements.
- Structured and organized approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on agreed actions.
- Experience in supplier follow-up, risk identification, and escalation.
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with project teams, suppliers, and internal functions.
- Practical problem-solving skills and confidence working in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
- Professional working proficiency in English; a 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.
What's in it for you
At Metso, you will combine meaningful work with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact in a supportive and inclusive environment. You’ll be part of a global team where collaboration, wellbeing, and continuous learning are part of everyday work.
We support your growth and wellbeing by offering:
- Purpose-led work: Contribute to enabling sustainable modern life and transforming the industry.
- 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.
Get in touch
Want to rise above the possible with us? Click “Apply now” to submit your application.
We recognize that highly capable candidates may hesitate to apply unless they meet every listed requirement. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply even if your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification. You may be exactly the right candidate for the role.
Hiring Manager: Katja Luoto
Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices.
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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.