About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager with a strong understanding of the water-treatment industry, industrial sourcing and supplier management.

The ideal candidate will have experience procuring equipment, consumables and treatment materials for water-treatment projects, with the commercial judgement and industry knowledge required to build reliable supplier relationships and negotiate competitive terms.

This role is suited to professionals who understand how procurement works across Water Treatment Plants (WTP), Effluent Treatment Plants (ETP), Sewage Treatment Plants (STP) and industrial water-treatment applications.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Procurement

- Develop and execute procurement strategies for water-treatment projects and operations.
- Identify, evaluate and onboard qualified suppliers and manufacturers.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules and contractual conditions.
- Ensure procurement decisions balance cost, quality, reliability and delivery timelines.

2. Water Treatment Industry Sourcing

- Manage sourcing of water-treatment equipment, consumables, chemicals and filtration materials.
- Develop supplier relationships for activated carbon, anthracite, filter media, ion-exchange resins, membranes, pumps, valves and related products.
- Evaluate technical specifications, certificates of analysis, test reports and supplier documentation.
- Coordinate with technical teams to ensure procured materials meet project requirements.

3. Vendor Development

- Build and maintain a qualified supplier database.
- Assess supplier capabilities, manufacturing capacity,



quality systems and commercial reliability.
- Identify alternative suppliers to reduce procurement risks and improve competitiveness.
- Develop long-term relationships with manufacturers, distributors and authorised suppliers.

4. Project Procurement

- Coordinate procurement activities with project management, engineering, operations and finance teams.
- Track purchase orders, delivery commitments and material availability.
- Support procurement planning for WTP, ETP, STP and industrial wastewater-treatment projects.
- Resolve supply delays, quality issues and commercial disputes with vendors.

5. Cost and Commercial Management

- Analyse quotations and conduct commercial comparisons.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
- Maintain procurement records, supplier evaluations and purchase documentation.
- Monitor market pricing and supply-chain developments relevant to the water-treatment sector.

Required Qualifications and Experience

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related field preferred.
- 8–15 years of procurement, purchasing or strategic sourcing experience, preferably in water treatment, wastewater treatment, industrial chemicals or EPC projects.




- Demonstrable experience handling industrial procurement and supplier negotiations.
- Familiarity with vendor registration, purchase orders, technical evaluations and commercial negotiations.
- Strong communication, analytical and relationship-management skills.
- Proficiency in Excel and standard procurement documentation.

Preferred Industry Background

Candidates with experience at water-treatment EPC companies, industrial water-treatment companies, environmental engineering firms, treatment-system integrators or industrial chemical suppliers will be preferred.

Experience in any of the following areas will be an advantage:

- Water Treatment Plants (WTP)
- Effluent Treatment Plants (ETP)
- Sewage Treatment Plants (STP)
- Industrial wastewater treatment
- Activated carbon and filtration media
- Ion-exchange resins and membrane systems
- Industrial chemicals and consumables
- EPC project procurement and vendor development

What We Value

We value commercial judgement, integrity, accountability and the ability to develop dependable supplier relationships.

We are particularly interested in professionals who understand the water-treatment supply chain and can demonstrate a track record of improving procurement efficiency, supplier performance and commercial outcomes.

Compensation and Advantages

Compensation will be based on experience, suitability and current market benchmarks. The package and benefits will be discussed during the interview process.

Pay: From ₹120,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Procurement Manager (Delhi)
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📍 Delhi