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Senior Expeditor / Procurement Specialist
Gradiant India Private Limited
Chennai, India
Posting Start Date: 9/1/26
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Function: 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.
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