Senior Procurement Executive – Water & Wastewater Projects

Gradiant International Holdings Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gradiant is seeking a Senior Procurement Executive based in Singapore to support procurement and sub-contracting for U.S.-based water projects. You will source engineered equipment, materials, fabrication and subcontract packages across Asia, with emphasis on Singapore, Malaysia and India.

You will manage RFQs, supplier negotiations, POs and subcontracts, ensuring cost, quality, schedule and contractual compliance, while coordinating with engineering and project teams in the U.S. and SG.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Business or a related discipline.
• Approximately 8-14 years of relevant procurement, sourcing or subcontracting experience in engineering, EPC, water, wastewater, environmental or industrial project environment.
• Water industry knowledge is critical. Candidates should understand the supplier landscape and procurement requirements for water/wastewater projects.
• Strong existing supplier knowledge and relationships across Singapore, Malaysia and/or India within the water and engineered-equipment ecosystem are highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience sourcing technical CAPEX equipment, fabricated packages and/or project subcontract services.
• Strong commercial negotiation skills and hands-on experience with RFQs, bid evaluation, purchase orders and supplier negotiations.
• Subcontractor sourcing and administration experience is highly desirable.
• Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, MSAs, purchase terms and subcontract agreements is a strong advantage.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP or procurement systems and disciplined procurement documentation.
• Experience with international logistics, Incoterms, export documentation and shipments from Asia to the U.S. is advantageous.
• Excellent written and spoken English; ability to work effectively with U.S.-based stakeholders across time zones.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end sourcing and procurement for U.S.-based water and wastewater projects, with primary supplier development and purchasing activity across Singapore, Malaysia and India.
• Source and evaluate engineered equipment and packages used in water treatment and industrial water applications, including pumps, valves, piping, tanks, filtration/separation equipment, instrumentation, electrical/control packages, skids, fabrication and related services.
• Develop and maintain a strong Asia-based supplier and subcontractor network, with particular emphasis on suppliers experienced in water, wastewater, desalination and industrial water treatment projects.
• Issue RFQs/RFPs, coordinate technical and commercial clarifications, prepare bid tabs and commercial levelling sheets, and make sourcing recommendations based on total cost, technical compliance, schedule, quality and risk.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties, liquidated damages, commercial exceptions and other contractual terms with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepare and administer purchase orders, subcontracts, service agreements and related commercial documentation; support drafting and review of MSAs and subcontract agreements.
• Work closely with Engineering and Project teams in the U.S. and SG to ensure supplier quotations and purchase orders align with project specifications, approved vendor requirements and project schedules.
• Track supplier deliverables, manufacturing progress, documentation, inspection requirements and shipment readiness; proactively elevate risks affecting cost or schedule.
• Support supplier qualification, capability assessment and performance management, including quality, financial, HSE, insurance and compliance requirements.
• Identify cost-saving, value-engineering, localization and alternate-sourcing opportunities without compromising project technical or quality requirements.
• Coordinate international logistics and export documentation for equipment sourced in Asia and shipped to U.S. project locations, working with logistics and project teams as required.
• Maintain procurement trackers, commitments, savings, forecasts and supplier performance information in accordance with company procurement processes and ERP requirements.

Skills

Negotiation skills

English proficiency

ERP/MRP knowledge

RFQ/bid process

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Business or a related discipline

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Gradiant is seeking a Senior Procurement Executive based in Singapore to support procurement and sub-contracting for U.S.-based water projects. You will source engineered equipment, materials, fabrication and subcontract packages across Asia, with emphasis on Singapore, Malaysia and India.

You will manage RFQs, supplier negotiations, POs and subcontracts, ensuring cost, quality, schedule and contractual compliance, while coordinating with engineering and project teams in the U.S. and SG.