Junior Executive - Procurement

About the company

Gradiant India Private Limited is part of Gradiant, a water technology company focused on advanced treatment for water and wastewater. Its solutions support critical industries such as semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, lithium and critical minerals, and renewable energy. The company develops end-to-end systems that help reduce water use, lower wastewater discharge, recover valuable resources, and convert wastewater into fresh water. Headquartered in Boston and founded at MIT, Gradiant has a global team of more than 1,400 employees.

Learn more at www.gradiant.com.

Role overview

Gradiant is seeking a proactive, organized, and detail-driven Procurement Administrator to assist with daily procurement activities across its global operations. The position suits someone with a positive mindset, strong coordination ability, and a willingness to learn. Prior exposure to procurement work or SAP/ERP systems is helpful, though not mandatory, as suitable candidates will receive training.

Key responsibilities

• Support the procure-to-pay cycle by checking purchase requests, turning them into purchase orders, and managing quotation requests.
• Keep vendor master records and material master data accurate and up to date, including pricing, storage details, and units.
• Investigate mismatches in deliveries or invoices and coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to close delays or issues.
• Follow internal procurement policies and applicable compliance requirements throughout the process.
• Maintain organized procurement files, delivery documents, and reports for audit and analysis purposes.
• Carry out additional duties assigned by the supervisor, manager, or management.

Requirements

• Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or another relevant discipline; similar qualifications may also be accepted.
• Open to fresh graduates.
• Applicants with 1 to 3 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or related areas are welcome.
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn and grow professionally.
• Strong eye for detail and good organizational ability.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with different teams.
• Comfortable working independently and also as part of a team.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and shifting priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Reliable, self-driven, and accountable in day-to-day work.
• Able to prioritize effectively and meet deadlines consistently.
• Adaptable to a dynamic, fast-changing business environment.
• Interested in continuous learning, process improvements, and professional development.
• Exposure to SAP or other ERP platforms is beneficial but not compulsory.
• Experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or related operational work is an added advantage.

Additional information

Gradiant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.

Location

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India