Senior Procurement and Logistic Executive

Gradiant; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A water treatment solutions company in Singapore is seeking a Senior Procurement and Logistics Executive to oversee strategic sourcing, procurement, and logistics for water treatment projects. Candidates should have 6-8 years of experience in the field and a related Bachelor's degree. Responsibilities include managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with technical specifications. This role demands strong analytical and communication skills alongside a commitment to efficiency and optimization.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years’ experience in Procurement and Logistics operations.
• Experience with material planning systems (MRP/ERP) requirements.
• Thorough understanding of Procurement and Subcontracts concepts.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic sourcing, procurement, logistics, and supply chain operations.
• Support Project Management with planning and tracking of procurement activities.
• Source, evaluate, and manage suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Contract management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical Engineering or Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP systems

Material planning systems

Job description

JOB TITLE: SENIOR PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS EXECUTIVE

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. Houston is home to Global Innovation Centre. Discover us at gradiant.com.

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Procurement and Logistics Executive – is responsible for managing strategic sourcing, procurement, logistics, and supply chain operations for water and wastewater treatment projects and operations. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Must have a highly analytical and technical mind as well as a strong business acumen directed toward a commitment to optimization and efficiency.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

In Collaboration and alignment with Engineering, Project Management and Finance

• Support Project Management with planning and tracking of procurement activities, cost budgets, spending and savings forecasts.
• Source, evaluate, and manage suppliers.
• Work closely with engineering, operations, QA/QC, HSE, finance, and project management teams.
• Prepare procurement plans, logistics schedules, and performance reports for senior management.
• Lead negotiations on pricing, contracts, warranties, service agreements, and long-term supply arrangements.
• Ensure supplier compliance with technical specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor global and local markets for raw materials and equipment.
• Draft and maintain vendor subcontract agreement templates and MSA’s.
• Facilitate and adhere to established Procurement policies and “Best practices.”
• Be an active member of the Safety Committee and promote health and safety by personal example. Be familiar with the general principles and concepts of health and safety management and applicable OSHA standards and company policies.
• Track procurement and logistics KPIs, budgets, and cost‑saving achievements.
• Support audits and ensure full traceability of equipment and suppliers.
• Plan and manage inbound and outbound logistics for water treatment plants, EPC projects, and O&M contracts.
• Coordinate transportation, customs clearance, and import/export activities.
• Oversee warehousing, inventory storage, and handling of hazardous and non‑hazardous chemicals in compliance with safety regulations.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials to project sites and operational plants to avoid downtime.

SKILLS / EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Engineering discipline or Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Chemistry, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 6-8 years’ experience in Procurement and Logistics operations.
• Experience with material planning systems (MRP/ERP) requirements and order generation process logic.
• Thorough understanding of Procurement and Subcontracts concepts surrounding production planning, scheduling, purchasing, supplier selection, inventory control, logistics, stockroom operations.
• Wastewater, Chemical Processing and/or Oil/Gas systems experience preferred.
• Experience with International land, air and ocean transit logistics as well as Customs documentation management.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and supply chain management tools.

JOB SPECIFICS

• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Knowledge of chemical handling, storage, and regulatory compliance.
• Analytical and cost-control expertise.
• Excellent coordination, communication, and leadership abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects across international and operational priorities.
• Works independently with minimal supervision.

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. #LI-GD1