Senior Expeditor

Senior Expeditor Pay Rate: $39.17/hour on W2 Contract Length: 2 years with possible extension and conversion Location: Houston, TX 77002 (Onsite) Raise is currently hiring a contract team member on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader. Job Overview The Senior Expeditor will oversee and coordinate the progress of suppliers and sub-suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment for complex, engineered items. This role requires deep knowledge of manufacturing or assembly processes for procured materials and equipment. Key Responsibilities Expedite orders to ensure timely deliveries of components and materials to meet project schedules. Reviews the PO files in a regular, timely manner. Reviews every file at least once every two weeks; more often for short delivery times or critical pieces of equipment or material. Ensures the supplier is fulfilling the agreed upon terms and conditions of the purchase order and reacts accordingly when there is a deviation. Obtains weekly updates from Vendor(s) on the status of critical items. Documents communications with Vendor(s) via e-mail or prepares detailed minutes of meetings with vendors. In collaboration with Material Coordinator monitor material receipts from project locations and document according to the defined process. Communicates all critical information or related changes in status from the supplier to the Buyer and Material Coordinator as soon as they become known and vice versa. Maintains strong and continuous communication and develops relationships with Business Partners. Coordinates early planning meetings with suppliers for critical equipment to discuss expediting expectations after order placement. Concentrates on early detection of potential quality or delivery problems and communicates directly to the Buyer and Project Team. Maintains accurate and current data in Material Status Reports to ensure the Project Team can draw accurate information at any time. Timely processing and reporting of information, including slippage to shipping schedule. Coordinates third party inspections, where needed. Communicates critical information or status changes to the Material Coordinator. Coordinates shipping and logistics. Qualifications A college associate degree, technical training/certifications, combination or equivalent is required. 5 years of experience specifically as a Project Expeditor for the oil and gas industry. An equivalent combination of both experience and education will be considered. Willingness and ability to learn and understand basics of commercial aspects and technical elements of the accountable projects and their associated material requirements. Strong problem-solving capabilities. Demonstrates a collaborative approach working with various internal teams and external vendors. Understanding of the material/equipment manufacturing processes. Understands that the Material Status Reports and systems must be kept up to date to enable the Project and Supply Chain Team to access required information electronically. Accommodations and Diversity We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities. We have a dedicated webpage for accommodations where you can learn more about what we offer, and request accommodation: In order to submit candidates for roles, our clients will sometimes require personal information to confirm the identity of applicants and their legal status to work. Raise will never ask you for personal or banking information unless you have been selected for a job. If you are ever unsure about the legitimacy of this or another job posting by Raise (or have any other questions), please contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Raise