Senior Expeditor Procurement Specialist

Gradiant; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Gradiant India Private Limited in Chennai, India is seeking a Senior Expeditor / Procurement Specialist to manage procurement, expediting and delivery for water treatment projects. You will work with engineering, project management, vendors and logistics to align activities with schedules and contractual obligations.

Ideal candidates have 8–12 years of EPC procurement/expediting experience and familiarity with SAP and water treatment equipment such as pumps, valves and piping.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 8–12 years experience in EPC procurement/expediting.
• Water treatment project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Procurement activities aligned with project requirements, specifications, and budgets.
• Prepare and issue RFQs/RFPs to qualified vendors and evaluate bids.
• Expedite supplier deliverables to meet project timelines and maintain tracking systems.
• Coordinate inspections and FAT readiness with vendors.
• Ensure procurement records and audit trails meet EPC standards.

Skills

Negotiation

Expediting

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Senior Expeditor / Procurement Specialist

Gradiant India Private Limited Chennai, India 9/1/26 Procurement

Gradiant is a Different Kind of Water Company. With a full suite of differentiated and proprietary end-to-end solutions for advanced water and wastewater treatment powered by the top minds in water, the company serves its clients' mission-critical operations in the world's essential industries, including semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, lithium and critical minerals, and renewable energy. Gradiant's innovative solutions reduce water used and wastewater discharged, reclaim valuable resources, and renew wastewater into freshwater. The Boston-headquartered company was founded at MIT and has over 1,400 employees worldwide.

Discover us at www.gradiant.com.

Job Overview

The Expeditor / Procurement Specialist is responsible for ensuring the timely procurement, expediting, and delivery of materials, equipment, and services for water and wastewater treatment projects. The role works closely with engineering, project management, vendors, and logistics teams to ensure all procurement activities align with project schedules, technical specifications, and contractual obligations.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Sourcing

• Execute procurement activities in line with project requirements, specifications, and budgets
• Prepare and issue RFQs/RFPs to qualified vendors
• Conduct commercial and technical bid evaluations
• Negotiate pricing, delivery terms, Incoterms, and payment milestones
• Issue Purchase Orders (POs) aligned with contract terms

Expediting & Vendor Management

• Track and expedite supplier deliverables to meet project timelines
• Maintain expediting reports and material tracking systems
• Follow up with vendors on production, documentation, and shipment readiness
• Identify delays and implement corrective actions
• Coordinate inspections and FAT readiness
• Work with suppliers on Revenue Recognition

Project Coordination

• Interface with Project Managers, Engineers, QA/QC, and Logistics
• Align procurement schedules with project milestones
• Ensure compliance with approved vendor lists and specifications
• Support cost tracking and budget control

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain procurement records and audit trails
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and EPC standards
• Support audits with proper documentation

Risk Management

• Identify supply chain risks and mitigation strategies
• Monitor vendor risks
• Escalate critical delays proactively

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field
• 8-12 years experience in EPC procurement/expediting
• Water treatment project experience preferred
• Technical knowledge - Pumps, blowers, agitators, Valves and flow control, Instrumentation and automation, Membrane systems (UF/RO), Piping systems (HDPE, PVC, Steel), Installation and Fabrication, Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP)
• Strong negotiation and commercial skills
• Excellent expediting and follow-up
• Attention to detail
• Stakeholder management
• Ability to manage multiple priorities

Gradiant is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.