Senior Expeditor

Gradiant India Private Limited

Chennai, India

Posting Start Date

10/7/26

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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