Sourcing Officer – Procurement for Capital Projects

About the role

The Sourcing Officer will support end‑to‑end sourcing and procurement for capital projects and manufacturing at Metso’s Alwar plant. Reporting to the Manager, Planning & Procurement, Aggregates, the role ensures timely delivery, cost competitiveness and quality compliance while collaborating with internal teams and external suppliers.

Key responsibilities

• Support end‑to‑end sourcing and procurement activities for customer projects and manufacturing requirements.
• Prepare and manage requests for quotations, supplier comparisons and techno‑commercial evaluations.
• Coordinate supplier selection, negotiations, purchase order creation and order follow‑up.
• Track budget versus actual costs and contribute to cost‑optimization and savings initiatives.
• Identify, evaluate and develop suppliers for fabrication, bought‑out parts and assemblies.
• Monitor supplier performance on delivery, quality, responsiveness and risk.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align project timelines, technical requirements and delivery priorities.
• Ensure procurement processes comply with internal policies and SAP‑based requisition‑to‑order procedures.

Required profile

• Degree or diploma in Engineering, Business or a related field.
• 3–4 years of procurement or sourcing experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of project procurement, supplier management and purchase order processes.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Good communication skills.

Required skills

• SAP