Senior Manager - Procurement

Senior Manager - Procurement Gradiant India Private Limited Chennai, India 1/30/26 Procurement

About The Organization

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 gradiant.com.

Core Responsibilities

PRE BID & POST ORDER

• Sourcing and Supplier Management: Identifying reliable suppliers, negotiating terms, and maintaining strong relationships with them to ensure the company receives quality products at competitive prices.
• Procurement Strategy: Developing and implementing strategies to optimize procurement processes, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency while maintaining product quality and supplier relationships.
• Supply Chain Management: Overseeing the end-to-end supply chain process, including inventory management, demand forecasting, and logistics coordination.
• Cost Control: Monitoring and controlling procurement costs, tracking spending, and finding opportunities for cost savings and cost avoidance.
• Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating potential risks related to supply chain disruptions, changes in market conditions, and regulatory issues that could impact procurement operations.
• Team Management: Leading and managing a team of procurement professionals, setting goals, providing guidance, and ensuring the team operates smoothly.
• Strategic Partnerships: Collaborating with other departments within the company to understand their procurement needs and aligning procurement strategies with overall business goals.
• Compliance: Ensuring that all procurement activities adhere to legal and ethical standards, as well as any industry-specific regulations.
  
  

Position Requirements

• FORMAL EDUCATION:
  
  

Required: Bachelors in engineering / environmental science.

Preferred: MBA with exposure in Logistics and Supply Chain Management in a EPC environment (Water)

• KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
  
  

Required: / Preferred: 15 years+ experience required

• Effectively communicating and engaging with wide range of cross functional team.
• Manpower & service contractors. Direct and Indirect procurement. Contracts administration.
• Keep updated with market developments and Vendor Development
• Effectively lead continuous improvement projects and Supplier performance initiatives – Assessment and Ratings.
• Should be from the Water Industry or worked for contractors who do jobs for the Water Industry
• Has managed a team before
• Significant knowledge and experience with Installation and Manpower Contractors – Familiarity within India
• Can handle pressure and is good with Stakeholder Management – Both Internal and External
• TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
  
  

Required: ERP system knowledge, Logistics Planning, Data analytics

Preferred: SAP, ISO – IMS systems, CPP

• TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 20%
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

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.